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    The Barbers Hairstyling For Men Women

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching The Barbers Hairstyling For Men Women franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    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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    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 separate estimated initial investments by format: $180,990–$342,340 for total estimated initial investment: $180,990 to $342,340 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 30); $210,990 for ncurred as incurred employees, suppliers, utilities and cost cutters note (10) total — 210990 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 32). These formats are not combined. Each 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

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

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $180,990 – $342,340 (Total estimated initial investment: $180,990 to $342,340); $210,990 (ncurred As Incurred Employees, Suppliers, Utilities and Cost Cutters Note (10) TOTAL — 210990); 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.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Range across 2 single-unit formats

    2026 FDD · Item 7

    Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)

    Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.

    • $180,990 to $342,340PDF p. 30$180,990 – $342,340
    • ncurred As Incurred Employees, Suppliers, Utilities and Cost Cutters Note (10) TOTAL — 210990PDF p. 32$210,990

    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.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue · 107 locations

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

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue · 323 locations

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

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue · 108 locations

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

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue · 108 locations

    Who is counted
    Bottom 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]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 23
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top third · PDF p. 64
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Totals third · PDF p. 64
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Mid third · PDF p. 64
    5. [5]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
    2025long - lived asset impairment$352
    2025income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$6,504
    2025diluted earnings per share from continuing operations$44
    2025basic earnings per share from continuing operations$50
    2025diluted net income per share$46
    2025diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations$2
    2025stock - based compensation$1,940
    2025gain from sale of osp-$8,396
    2025other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$402
    2025accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$504
    2025ad fund$8,363
    2025repayments of revolving credit facility-$13,534
    2025effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents$13
    2025increase$5,893
    2025end of year$35,205
    2025interest expense-$20,252
    2025other, net$1,849
    2025incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,536
    2025net lease liabilities-$2,073
    2025other non - current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$7,186
    2025capital expenditures-$1,295
    2025cash and cash equivalents$16,959
    2025receivables, net$9,473
    2025inventory$2,798
    2025other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$21,254
    2025total current assets$50,484
    2025property and equipment, net$10,085
    2025other intangibles, net$5,830
    2025accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$20,837
    2025accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$19,066
    2025short - term lease liability$60,685
    2025other non - current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$22,680
    2025total liabilities$413,341
    2025accumulated other comprehensive income$8,286
    2025retained earnings$101,965
    2025royalties$58,163
    2025fees$9,717
    2025advertising fund contributions$21,924
    2025franchise rental income$76,599
    2025company - owned salon revenue$43,731
    2025total revenue$210,134
    2025general and administrative$46,764
    2025rent$10,487
    2025advertising fund expense$21,924
    2025company - owned salon expense$31,103
    2025depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,966
    2025total operating expenses$190,195
    2025operating income$19,939
    2025income tax benefit$115,496
    2025incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$117,032
    2025net income$123,536
    2025basic earnings per share from discontinued operations$3
    2025basic net income per share$52
    2025basic$2,364
    2025diluted$2,680
    2025depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,876
    2025non - cash interest$5,299
    2025deferred income taxes-$113,891
    2025amortization of debt discount and financing costs$3,418
    2025other non - cash items affecting earnings-$202
    2025receivables-$37
    2025inventories$871
    2025income tax receivable-$137
    2025other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,402
    2025accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$5,289
    2025net proceeds from sale of osp$8,463
    2025business acquisitions, net of cash acquired and certain obligations assumed-$18,621
    2025proceeds from issuance of long - term debt$15,000
    2025repayments of long - term debt-$1,125
    2025borrowings on revolving credit facility$4,326
    2025debt refinancing fees-$1,003
    2025taxes paid for shares withheld-$75
    2025beginning of year$29,312
    2024gain on extinguishment of long - term debt, net$94,611
    2024fees$10,189
    2024total current liabilities$103,518
    2024additional paid - in capital$69,660
    2024advertising fund expense$25,663
    2024product sales to franchisees$451
    2024cost of product sales to franchisees$436
    2024incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$89,936
    2024diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations$1
    2024basic net income per share$39
    2024depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,403
    2024stock - based compensation$1,558
    2024inventories$851
    2024receivables$848
    2024capital expenditures-$376
    2024ad fund-$2,435
    2024net proceeds from sale of osp$2,000
    2024repayments of long - term debt-$96,499
    2024operating income$20,890
    2024interest expense-$25,393
    2024other, net-$172
    2024net lease liabilities-$1,942
    2024other non - current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$9,538
    2024cash and cash equivalents$10,066
    2024receivables, net$9,434
    2024inventory$818
    2024other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$21,732
    2024total current assets$42,050
    2024property and equipment, net$3,664
    2024goodwill$173,146
    2024other intangibles, net$2,427
    2024right of use asset$287,912
    2024other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$21,297
    2024total assets$530,496
    2024accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$12,747
    2024accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$21,644
    2024short - term lease liability$69,127
    2024long - term debt, net$99,545
    2024long - term lease liability$230,607
    2024other non - current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$40,039
    2024total liabilities$473,709
    2024accumulated other comprehensive income$8,584
    2024retained earnings-$21,571
    2024total shareholders' equity$56,787
    2024royalties$64,098
    2024advertising fund contributions$25,663
    2024franchise rental income$95,258
    2024company - owned salon revenue$7,323
    2024total revenue$202,982
    2024general and administrative$45,387
    2024rent$5,525
    2024franchise rent expense$95,258
    2024company - owned salon expense$5,080
    2024depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,945
    2024long - lived asset impairment$798
    2024total operating expenses$182,092
    2024income tax benefit-$869
    2024incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$89,067
    2024income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$1,993
    2024diluted earnings per share from continuing operations$38
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$91,060
    2024basic earnings per share from continuing operations$38
    2024basic earnings per share from discontinued operations$1
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$46
    2024basic$2,339
    2024diluted$2,375
    2024gain from sale of osp-$2,000
    2024non - cash interest$3,418
    2024deferred income taxes$519
    2024amortization of debt discount and financing costs$2,987
    2024other non - cash items affecting earnings$432
    2024income tax receivable$1,230
    2024other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$466
    2024other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$5,829
    2024accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$831
    2024accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$4,812
    2024proceeds from issuance of long - term debt$105,000
    2024borrowings on revolving credit facility$14,238
    2024debt refinancing fees-$14,360
    2024taxes paid for shares withheld-$16
    2024effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents-$31
    2024increase$7,916
    2024beginning of year$21,396
    2023operating income$8,779
    2023product sales to franchisees$2,802
    2023franchise rental income$111,441
    2023inventory reserve$1,228
    2023rent$9,196
    2023long - lived asset impairment$101
    2023incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$11,343
    2023company - owned salon expense$8,827
    2023incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$11,998
    2023income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$3,958
    2023basic loss per share from continuing operations-$5
    2023basic earnings per share from discontinued operations$2
    2023diluted net loss per share-$3
    2023diluted loss per share from continuing operations-$5
    2023gain from sale of osp-$4,562
    2023non - cash interest$3,790
    2023ad fund$1,781
    2023borrowings on revolving credit facility$13,357
    2023interest expense-$22,141
    2023other, net$1,364
    2023accrued expenses-$6,151
    2023net lease liabilities-$4,991
    2023other non - current liabilities-$9,817
    2023royalties$65,981
    2023fees$11,266
    2023advertising fund contributions$31,747
    2023company - owned salon revenue$10,089
    2023total revenue$233,326
    2023cost of product sales to franchisees$3,540
    2023general and administrative$50,751
    2023advertising fund expense$31,747
    2023franchise rent expense$111,441
    2023depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,716
    2023total operating expenses$224,547
    2023income tax benefit$655
    2023net income-$7,385
    2023basic net loss per share-$3
    2023diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations$2
    2023basic$2,323
    2023diluted$2,323
    2023depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,189
    2023deferred income taxes-$8
    2023stock - based compensation$2,316
    2023amortization of debt discount and financing costs$2,891
    2023other non - cash items affecting earnings$155
    2023receivables$943
    2023inventories-$182
    2023income tax receivable-$577
    2023other current assets$850
    2023other assets$6,818
    2023accounts payable-$2,278
    2023capital expenditures-$481
    2023net proceeds from sale of osp$4,500
    2023repayments of long - term debt-$11,083
    2023debt refinancing fees-$4,383
    2023taxes paid for shares withheld-$36
    2023effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents-$53
    2023increase-$6,068
    2023beginning of year$27,464

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

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    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.

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