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SUPERCUTS
Supercuts franchises retail hair care salons that offer haircutting, styling, shampoos, blow-drys, color services, and sell hair care and styling products under the SUPERCUTS mark and other distinctive marks. The salons operate in strip shopping centers, providing consistent, convenient, high-quality services at low prices to value-conscious customers. Supercuts emphasizes a no-appointment, quick-service model focused on affordable hair care rather than full chemical treatments like perms.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty (4% first year) + 5% ad fund on service revenue + $170/mo POS software + $10/mo gift card processing fee.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 1,890 franchised Supercuts Salons that were open during the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024) and reported sales in each month of the 12-month period.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue using segment data: (630 units * $454,760 + 630 units * $284,907 + 630 units * $176,874) / 1890 total units = $305,513.67. This matches the 'TOTALS' row's 'Average Gross Sales' ($305,514) when rounded. No net income, net profit, EBITDA, or expense data provided.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $305,514
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Unlock financial performance dataSUPERCUTS Franchise Analysis
In a quick-service haircare market craving affordability, Supercuts stands out with a no-appointment model that's been around since 1988—but recent system contraction raises eyebrows. Item 19 finally discloses revenue figures that could reshape your view of this value-driven brand, while SBA loan history hints at franchisee resilience. Is the dip in locations a red flag or a buying opportunity?
Item 7 details the initial investment from $183,930 to $317,460, including a $39,500 franchise fee, with salons in strip centers keeping buildout costs reasonable. Fees include 6% royalty (reduced to 4% in year one) plus 5% ad fund on service revenue, alongside $170/month POS software and $10/month gift card fees. Item 19 reveals average gross revenue of $305,514 and median of $283,797 for 2023, providing a clearer earnings picture than many beauty franchises withhold—though profitability depends on controlling labor and product sales in this competitive space.
System health shows 1,935 U.S. locations under Regis Corporation, down 7% from 2,070 in 2023, signaling closures outpacing openings amid retail shifts. SBA data is strong: 259 loans averaging $296,459 with a mere 2.7% default rate, suggesting franchisees can finance and sustain operations. Litigation in Item 3 mostly involves collections for unpaid fees, but includes settled counterclaims for misrepresentation and support lapses under state franchise laws—watch for operational backing as you evaluate this established but shrinking network.
Analysis based on the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How SUPERCUTS Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 81% of Beauty & Spa Services franchises
- #2 largest franchise system in Beauty & Spa Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SUPERCUTS Current | $184K – $317K | $40K | 6.0% | 1,935 |
| SPORTS CLIPS (SINGLE UNIT) | $237K – $581K | $30K | 6.0% | 1,702 |
| DaVi Nails and Em Lash Studio | $61K – $144K | $65K | N/A | 400 |
| DAVI NAILS | $57K – $125K | $65K | 0.0% | 387 |
| PHENIX SALON SUITES | $425K – $2.3M | $53K | 0.3% | 369 |
| PALM BEACH TAN | $755K – $1.3M | $30K | 6.0% | 324 |
Beauty & Spa Services Average 58 franchises | $409K – $744K | $49K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 58 Beauty & Spa Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SUPERCUTS franchisees (2010 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
259 SBA loans on record
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Unlock SBA loan historyDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily collections matters for past due royalties, advertising fund contributions, and rent against franchisees, with counterclaims alleging violations of state franchise acts (Virginia Franchising Act, Minnesota Franchise Act), fraud, misrepresentation, breach of contract, and inadequate support. Several settled with payments to franchisees; one resulted in arbitration award to franchisee.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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Unlock due diligence reportsFrequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a SUPERCUTS franchise ranges from $183,930 to $317,460. This includes a franchise fee of $39,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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