Start a Cost Cutters Family Hair Care Franchise in 2025

Franchise 500 Rank: N/R Not ranked last year

Initial investment: $150K - $309K

Units as of 2022: 602 1% over 3 years

Cost Cutters Family Hair Care is a chain of hair salons that strives to offer quality service at a low price for the whole family. Cost Cutters Family Hair Care started operations in 1982 and now has more than 600 branches throughout the United States. It is part of the Regis Corporation, which is one of the largest hair salon chains in the world.

Operating under the Cost Cutters Family Hair Care name, a salon offers quick services for busy families at convenient locations. Trained stylists ensure that the customer gets the cut they want when they want it. The customer may not need an appointment at a Cost Cutters Family Hair Care salon because the staff is prepared for walk-ins.

Why You May Want to Start a Cost Cutters Family Hair Care Franchise

Cost Cutters Family Hair Care does more than just style hair. The salons offer a full range of coloring services. Customers are offered advice by a friendly stylist and can buy care products in-store.

Coupons and special deals draw in new customers, and salon staff encourages customers to post selfies on an Instagram account so their photos can appear in a photo gallery on the Cost Cutters Family Hair Care’s website. This is part of a strategy to build a community of customers. Cost Cutters Family Hair Care’s motto is "get more, pay less, and save time."

What Might Make a Cost Cutters Family Hair Care Franchise a Good Choice?

A potential franchisee does not need to be a qualified hairstylist. The Regis Corporation prefers that its franchisees have experience in multi-unit franchising, and therefore they should bring ambition, drive, and people skills to the business. A franchisee should be a strong, effective team leader dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for their customers. The staff style hair; you style the overall business.

Once Cost Cutters Family Hair Care has approved you as a franchisee, you will be offered access to all the experience Regis Corporation has to offer. Support includes a comprehensive training program for you and your staff. You will be given expert help in choosing a convenient location with lots of potential business. Cost Cutters Family Hair Care will also help you set up your salon to meet the standards the company sets.

How To Open a Cost Cutters Family Hair Care Franchise

To be part of the Cost Cutters Family Hair Care team, you should make sure you're financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for the existence of ongoing fees that will include advertising fees and royalty fees. Franchises will also need to meet the company's set net worth and liquid capital requirements.

Before making any financial commitment or signing an agreement, you must perform your due diligence and establish if this is the right opportunity for you. As part of your due diligence, you may want to speak to existing franchisees and ask the Cost Cutters Family Hair Care franchising team questions.

Company Overview

About Cost Cutters Family Hair Care

Industry	Personal-Care Businesses
Related Categories	Hair Care
Founded	1982
Parent Company	Regis
Leadership	Matt Doctor, CEO
Corporate Address	3701 Wayzata Blvd., #500 Minneapolis, MN 55416
Social	Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Business Overview

Franchising Since	1982 (43 years)
# of employees at HQ	250
Where seeking	This company is offering new franchises throughout the US.
# of Units	602 (as of 2022)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Cost Cutters Family Hair Care franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Definition: The initial fee paid to a franchisor to join their system What you need to know: Found in Item 5 of the FDD, this may be a flat fee, or may vary based on territory size, experience, or other factors.The franchise fee is an up-front (one-time) cost that a new franchisee pays to the franchisor. This fee is usually due at the signing of the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the franchisor's trademarks, name, and related business systems.	$39,500
Initial Investment Definition: The total amount necessary to begin operation of the franchise What you need to know: The initial investment includes the franchise fee, along with other startup expenses such as real estate, equipment, supplies, business licenses, and working capital. This is outlined in a chart in Item 7 of the FDD, showing a range of possible costs from low to high.	$150,466 - $308,558
Net Worth Requirement Definition: The minimum net worth you must have in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company What you need to know: Net worth is the value of a person's assets minus liabilities. Assets include cash, stocks, retirement accounts, and real estate. Liabilities include items like mortgages, car payments, and credit card debt.	$1,000,000 - $1,200,000
Cash Requirement Definition: The minimum liquid capital you must have available in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company.	$250,000 - $350,000
Veteran Incentives Definition: A discount or other incentive offered to military veterans who buy a franchise with this company.	$2,500 rebate on first-store franchise fee
Royalty Fee Definition: A ongoing fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis. What you need to know: Most franchisors require franchisees to pay an ongoing royalty fee, which is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD. This fee is typically a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales, but may also be a flat weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	6%
Ad Royalty Fee Definition: An going fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis to support advertising or marketing efforts. What you need to know: This may also be called advertising fee, marketing fee, brand fund fee, and more, but the basic purpose is the same-- to support promotion of the brand systemwide. As with the royalty fee, it is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD, and can be a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales or a weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	4%
Term of Agreement Definition: The length of time your franchise agreement will last. What you need to know: Franchise terms are typically anywhere from 5 to 20 years in length, but are sometimes instead dependent on factors such as the term of your lease. Once your term is up, you may have the option to renew your agreement, typically for a smaller fee than the original franchise fee.	15 years
Is franchise term renewable?	Yes

Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

Third Party Financing	Cost Cutters Family Hair Care has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

Classroom Training	24 hours
Ongoing Support	Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings & Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security & Safety Procedures Lease Negotiation Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support	Co-op Advertising National Media Regional Advertising Social Media

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed?	No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Definition: The business can be run from your home and/or a vehicle, and it is not necessary to have a retail facility, office space, or warehouse.	No
Can this franchise be run part time? Definition: This business can be run by the owner on a part-time basis (less than 40 hours per week) and/or as a side business; it is not necessary for the business to be open/run full-time.	No
# of employees required to run	6-8
Are exclusive territories available? Definition: An exclusive territory is a fixed area in which you are given the right to operate and in which no other units of the same franchise may be opened. What you need to know: Territory size may be based on factors such as radius, population size, zip codes, and more. Details can be found in Item 12 of the FDD.	No