V's Barbershop Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

V's Barbershop fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale wellness concept.

✓ Strengths

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$290K - $690K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$30K

Royalty (Item 6)

3.5–6% + 1–3% ad

Item 19 median rev

$564k franchised units open at least three calendar years

System size (Item 20)

62 +4

Years in business

20+ yrs

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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.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 3.5–6% + ad fund 1–3% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$560,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (3.5–6%)

Ad fund (1–3%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

62

Total units open

4

Units opened last year

1

Units closed last year

2

Net unit growth

from 60 at end of 2024 to 62 at end of 2025

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

4

Risks to review

3

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How V's Barbershop ranks against 89 Health & Beauty peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

42nd pct · of 89 peers

Franchise fee

7th pct · of 89 peers

System size

51st pct · of 89 peers

Health & Beauty industry averages

Avg investment

$374K - $727K

Avg franchise fee

$48K

Avg system size

268

Franchises analyzed

89

How V's Barbershop stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
V's Barbershop Disclosed $30K $290K - $690K 3.5–6% 62
Face Foundrie Franchising L.l.c.Similar price Disclosed $50K $352K - $699K 7% 48
Great ClipsBiggest system Disclosed $20K $188K - $420K 6% 4,441
MiniluxeTop-rated in category Disclosed $50K $558K - $990K 6% 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a V's Barbershop franchise cost?

V's Barbershop requires a $30,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $290,000–$690,000, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns V's Barbershop?

V's Barbershop franchises are sold by V'S BARBERSHOP FRANCHISE LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.

Does V's Barbershop disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. V's Barbershop discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $564,065. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does V's Barbershop charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 3.5% to 6.0% and an advertising fund contribution of Between 1% and 3% of Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many V's Barbershop locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, V's Barbershop has 62 total locations, with 4 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

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