Quick Verdict · who it fits
Supercuts, Inc. fits owner-operators looking for a mature wellness concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$1K - $323K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$13K
Royalty (Item 6)
4% + 5% ad
Item 19 median rev
$297k
System size (Item 20)
1,701 +11
Years in business
39+ yrs
Company-owned units
97
Item 3 litigation
2 suits
Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed•2 Item 3 cases
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.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 4% + ad fund 5% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$300,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (4%)
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Ad fund (5%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
1,701 franchised salons as of June 30, 2025
Total units open
Item 20
11 franchised salons
Units opened last year
fiscal year 2025, Item 20
137 franchised salons ceased operations
Units closed last year
fiscal year 2025, Item 20
-234 franchised salons
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
3
Risks to review
2
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Supercuts ranks against 89 Health & Beauty peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
0th pct · of 89 peers
Franchise fee
2nd pct · of 89 peers
System size
94th pct · of 89 peers
Health & Beauty industry averages
Avg investment
$2.3M - $2.7M
Avg franchise fee
$48K
Avg system size
286
Franchises analyzed
89
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supercuts | Disclosed | $13K | $1K - $323K | 4% | 1,701 |
| MudSimilar price | None | $50K | $132K - $334K | 5% | 32 |
| Great ClipsBiggest system | Disclosed | $20K | $188K - $420K | 6% | 4,441 |
| The NowTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $60K | $486K - $849K | 6% | 75 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Supercuts, Inc. requires a $12,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $1,000–$323,460, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. Supercuts, Inc. discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $297,216. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 4% and an advertising fund contribution of 5% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Supercuts, Inc. has 1,701 total locations, with 11 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. Supercuts, Inc. does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
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