How much does it cost to open a Supercuts franchise?

The total initial investment for a Supercuts franchise ranges from $185,930 to $323,460. This includes the franchise fee of $39,500, buildout costs, equipment, and initial working capital.

What are the ongoing fees for a Supercuts franchise?

Supercuts franchisees pay a 6.0% royalty fee and a 5.0% advertising/marketing fund contribution. These are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue.

How much money can you make with a Supercuts franchise?

Based on Item 19 financial performance data, the median Supercuts franchise generates $247,873 in annual revenue. Estimated owner profit is approximately $22,309.

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Supercuts Franchise Cost Breakdown

Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data

Total Investment

$185,930 – $323,460

Franchise Fee

$39,500

Royalty Rate

6.0%

Initial Investment Range

Low: $185,930 High: $323,460

The total initial investment to open a Supercuts franchise ranges from $185,930 to $323,460, as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the one-time franchise fee of $39,500.

Midpoint estimate: $254,695

Franchise Fee

$39,500

One-time initial fee

The Supercuts franchise fee is a one-time upfront payment made to the franchisor when you sign the franchise agreement. This fee grants you the right to operate under the Supercuts brand and is included in the total initial investment range above.

Ongoing Fees

Royalty Fee

6.0%

of gross revenue

Ad/Marketing Fund

5.0%

of gross revenue

Total Ongoing Fee Burden: 11.0% of gross revenue

Combined royalty and advertising fund contributions before any other fees.

Other Ongoing Fees

Fee Type	Rate	Type	Notes
Royalty Fees	4.0	PCT	For new Salons, 4% from opening date until first year anniversary. From first year anniversary until Franchise Agreement expires or is terminated, royalty fee is 6%. Payable on or before 10th day of each month for revenue during preceding calendar month. Payment by electronic transfer required.
Royalty Fees	6.0	PCT	Applies from first year anniversary onward. If you purchase an existing company owned Supercuts Salon or affiliated branded salon for conversion to a Supercuts Salon, your royalty fee will be 6% for the entire term (i.e., you will pay 6% instead of 4% during the first year and thereafter). Payable on or before 10th day of each month. Payment by electronic transfer required.
Advertising Fees	5.0	PCT	5% of net monthly service revenue with a potential rebate if 75% of Salons in specific DMA vote in favor of rebate. Same due date as Royalty fee (on or before 10th day of each month). See Item 11 for more details on rebate process.
Testing and Evaluation Cost	N/A	VARIABLE	Covers costs of testing new products/services or inspecting new suppliers you propose. Due as incurred.
Hairstylists Academy (HSA)	55.0	FIXED	4 training days at $55 per day per attendee plus Mannequin Recovery fee of $67 for the 2 mannequins that stylists use in HSA. Due prior to training.
Mannequin Recovery Fee	67.0	FIXED	Part of Hairstylists Academy (HSA) fees. Due prior to training.
Managers' Training Course/Ongoing and Supplemental Training	N/A	VARIABLE	Supercuts may charge then-current fee, which will not exceed $1,000 per day. If you request any training courses and programs to be provided locally, then subject to training personnel's availability, you must pay then-current training fee and training personnel's Training Related Expenses. Due prior to training. See Items 8 and 11. Supercuts may increase this charge as costs increase.
Convention Fee	N/A	VARIABLE	Up to $1,000 per person, plus expenses to attend. You (or your designated representative we approve) must, at Supercuts' request, attend an annual franchisee meeting and pay an attendance fee. Fee charged even if you do not attend. Due prior to convention.
Anniversary Fee	1.0	PCT	Essentially a 'renewal' fee. Due within 30 days after each 10 year anniversary of opening date. Applied for each 10 year anniversary. See Note (3).

What You Get

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Median Revenue

$247,873

per year, per location

Mean Revenue

$300,051

per year, per location

Profitability Estimate

Estimated Owner Profit

$22,309

per year

Profit Margin

9.0%

of revenue

Estimation method: benchmark

Estimated ROI (Simple Payback): 11.4 years

Based on midpoint investment of $254,695 and estimated annual owner profit of $22,309.

Unit Growth & Failure Rate

Avg. Annual Closure Rate

0.0%

Low risk — below industry average

Net Unit Growth

-551 units

From 2023 to 2025

Unit Activity History

Year	Start	Opened	Closed	Transfers	End
2023	2252	+14	—	—	2070
2024	2070	+10	—	—	1935
2025	1935	+11	—	—	1701

Is a Supercuts Franchise Worth It?

Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the Supercuts franchise opportunity:

Overall Score

76/100

Strong opportunity

Est. Payback Period

11.4 yrs

Longer payback

Risk Level

Low

0.0% annual closure rate

Supercuts scores well across our evaluation criteria, indicating a strong franchise system. With median unit revenue of $247,873 and a combined fee burden of 11.0% of gross revenue, prospective franchisees should model their own financial projections carefully. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.