Supercuts
Franchise research report · reviewed 2025 disclosure data
Researching Supercuts franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 1988 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Minneapolis, MN United States Source: franchise.org
Supercuts franchise specializes in affordable, no-appointment haircuts and styling services through a proven quick-service salon model.
Headline figures
Supercuts quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Supercuts franchise?
- The Supercuts Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $185,930–$323,460 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 32). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Supercuts charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 6% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 25). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 5% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 26). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Supercuts disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Supercuts FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 66). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- Is Supercuts a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $185,930 – $323,460 in the 2025 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 4 separate groups: other measures for 553 Franchised locations; other measures for 554 Franchised locations; other measures for 554 Franchised locations; other measures for 1,661 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Supercuts head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2025 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 32
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty after first year: 6% of combined net service and merchandise revenueMain ongoing fee
40 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
4 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
553 locations
Other measures · 553 locations
- Who is counted
- Top group of franchised outlets (n=553)
- Period
- Median Gross Sales
- Excluded
- 40 did not report sales in every month and were not open for the full 12-month period; no less-than-12-month outlets closing during the period were excluded
- Method
- Historic Gross Sales; only salons reporting sales every month
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.
2025 FDD · Item 20 ·
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2025 Item 7 estimate ($185,930 – $323,460) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2025 FDD)
- [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 32
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top group of franchised outlets (n=553) · PDF p. 66
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bottom group of franchised outlets (n=554) · PDF p. 67
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Mid group of franchised outlets (n=554) · PDF p. 66
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Totals group of franchised outlets (n=1661) · PDF p. 67
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
1,935 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | total liabilities | $413,341 |
| 2025 | cash and cash equivalents | $16,959 |
| 2025 | total assets | $598,957 |
| 2025 | net income | $123,536 |
| 2025 | operating income | $19,939 |
| 2025 | total current assets | $50,484 |
| 2025 | total current liabilities | $101,688 |
| 2025 | total shareholders' equity | $185,616 |
| 2025 | long-term debt, net | $109,693 |
| 2025 | retained earnings | $101,965 |
| 2025 | total revenue | $210,134 |
| 2025 | total operating expenses | $190,195 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
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At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.