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Beauty/SalonRevenue OnlyItem 19: ✓ DisclosedHigh Confidence · 100/100FDD data: 2025 · Fresh

COST CUTTERS Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for COST CUTTERS.

Based on 2025 FDD · 10 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
66
B
Moderate-Low Risk
Composite score from 3 risk dimensions. Click for breakdown ↓
Health Score
C
62/100
6/7 metrics · High confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a COST CUTTERS franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a COST CUTTERS franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $181K – $342K. Reported owner economics show $31K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$181K – $342K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$31K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
8.3 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $40K franchise fee · 10% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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Total Investment Range$181K – $342K
MinMid: $262KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$40K
Royalty Rate
6%
Ad Fund Rate
4%
Total Burden
10.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
521
-134 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
↓ -22.2%
Year over year
Net Closure Rate
20.5%
From FDD Item 20
Cash-on-Cash Return
12.0%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
8.3 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$261K
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
MEDIUM: Significant unit decline
MED ×1
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

COST CUTTERS vs. Beauty/Salon Average

MetricCOST CUTTERSBeauty/Salon Avg
SBA Default Rate0.0%▲7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return12.0%▼15.5%
Total Investment$262K$250K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2015-2020). 9 loans across 7 states.

Default Rate
0.0%
Low Risk
Total SBA Loans
9
7 states
Total Loan Volume
$5.5M
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$613K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
7
Paid in Full (78%)
2
Currently Active
0
Charged Off
$0
Total Charged Off ($)
● Paid● Active● Charged Off

Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.

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5 data-driven questions every COST CUTTERS franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is COST CUTTERS's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does COST CUTTERS disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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