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    The Barbers Hairstyling For Men Women

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Reviewed sources

    The Barbers, Hairstyling for Men & Women operates a portfolio of franchised hair salon concepts offering full-service hair care, including shampooing, conditioning, haircuts, and styling. Its customers include men, women, and children seeking salon services, with several concepts focused on value-priced, family-oriented hair care.

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    The Barbers Hairstyling For Men Women quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a The Barbers Hairstyling For Men Women franchise?
    The The Barbers Hairstyling For Men Women Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $180,990–$342,340 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 30). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the The Barbers Hairstyling For Men Women initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $12,500 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 23). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does The Barbers Hairstyling For Men Women charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is 100% · — 100 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 25). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does The Barbers Hairstyling For Men Women disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The The Barbers Hairstyling For Men Women FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 64). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    Is The Barbers Hairstyling For Men Women 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 lists every recurring fee beyond 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

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $180,990 – $342,340 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 4 separate groups: revenue for 107 Franchised locations; revenue for 323 Franchised locations; revenue for 108 Franchised locations; revenue for 108 Franchised locations. They are not combined.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Franchises under $250kOther brands whose disclosed Item 7 low end fits this budget.

    The Barbers Hairstyling For Men Women head-to-head

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    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

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 30

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 23
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Cutters salon , your royalty fee will be the greater of 6% and one hundred dollarsMain ongoing fee

    43 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.

    107 locations

    Revenue · 107 locations

    Who is counted
    Top third
    Excluded
    6of329 notopen/reportingall12months
    Method
    Historicalgrosssales inclgiftcards,credit,offsitesales;excludesseparatelystatedtaxesremitted;notprofit;sourceaveragetotalsfootnoteandcountdiscrepanciesnotrecomputed

    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.

    2026 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 2026 Item 7 estimate ($180,990 – $342,340) 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 (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 30
    2. [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 23
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top third · PDF p. 64
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Totals third · PDF p. 64
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Mid third · PDF p. 64
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bottom third · PDF p. 64

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.

    Territory & operations

    389 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 yearMeasureReported value
    2025deferred tax asset$102,504
    2025goodwill$183,436
    2025additional paid - in capital$75,243
    2025right of use asset$229,861
    2025total assets$598,957
    2025other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$16,757
    2025long - term debt, current portion$1,100
    2025long - term debt, net$109,693
    2025total shareholders' equity$185,616
    2025total current liabilities$101,688
    2025long - term lease liability$179,280
    2025franchise rent expense$76,599

    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.

    Related research

    Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.

    Great Clips, Inc.Fantastic Sams Hair SalonsCookie Cutters Haircuts for KidsPigtails & CrewcutsRoosters Mgc InternationalV's Barbershop

    Head-to-head comparisons

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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

    Reader notes on wording

    Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 69 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Tennessee 2024 — Nonrenewals

      “2024 4 0 0 0 0 2 2”

      Note: This is a Tennessee state-specific Item 20 row; the review scope is national/systemwide Total rows only.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 69 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Tennessee 2024 — Terminations

      “2024 4 0 0 0 0 2 2”

      Note: This is a Tennessee state-specific Item 20 row; the review scope is national/systemwide Total rows only.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 69 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Tennessee 2024 — Opened

      “2024 4 0 0 0 0 2 2”

      Note: This is a Tennessee state-specific Item 20 row; the review scope is national/systemwide Total rows only.

    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.

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