Quick Verdict · who it fits
Sharkey's Cuts for Kids fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale wellness concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$197K - $336K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$45K
Item 19 median rev
$216k population not disclosed in this filing
System size (Item 20)
170 +31
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
13+ yrs
Company-owned units
2
Item 3 litigation
3 suits
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Buyer qualifications
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
How Sharkey's Cuts for Kids ranks against 96 Health & Beauty peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
26th pct · of 96 peers
Franchise fee
33rd pct · of 96 peers
System size
76th pct · of 96 peers
Health & Beauty industry averages
Avg investment
$399K - $749K
Avg franchise fee
$47K
Avg system size
223
Franchises analyzed
96
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharkey's Cuts for Kids | Disclosed | $45K | $197K - $336K | — | 170 |
| The Barbers, Hairstyling for Men Women, Inc.(smartstyle)Similar price | None | $40K | $184K - $336K | — | 911 |
| Great ClipsBiggest system | Disclosed | $20K | $188K - $420K | 6% | 4,441 |
| MiniluxeTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $558K - $990K | 6% | 2 |
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Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Sharkey's Cuts for Kids requires a $45,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $197,415–$336,240, per the most recent FDD on file.
Sharkey's Cuts for Kids is franchised by Sharkey's Cuts for Kids International Co.,LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. Sharkey's Cuts for Kids discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $216,261. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of $1,000-$1,750 per month and an advertising fund contribution of 1% of Gross Sales, subject to increase up to 3% of Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Sharkey's Cuts for Kids has 170 total locations, with 31 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Per the FDD, Sharkey's Cuts for Kids discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a transfer fee of $15,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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