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Buy a Cost Cutters Franchise

Cost Cutters is a value-focused hair salon franchise founded in 1982, offering haircuts, coloring, perms, and styling for men, women, and children. The brand built its market position around affordable, convenient service without appointments, targeting busy families and value-conscious consumers. Salons also sell retail hair care products alongside services.

The franchise operates brick-and-mortar salon locations staffed by trained stylists across the United States. A branded mobile app supports online booking at participating locations, and a customer loyalty rewards program supports repeat visits.

Cost Cutters is owned by Regis Corporation, a publicly traded company and one of the largest hair salon operators in the world. Regis also manages Supercuts, Roosters Men’s Grooming Centers, and First Choice Hair in Canada. Franchisees benefit from the purchasing power and marketing infrastructure of a large multi-brand salon organization. Regis targets multi-unit operators with existing franchising experience as the preferred franchisee profile.

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Why buy a Cost Cutters Franchise?

Cost Cutters occupies a resilient position in personal care, where haircuts are a recurring need across households and the value segment generates consistent walk-in traffic. The no-appointment model means an established unit carries existing customer flow; to buy a Cost Cutters franchise in a well-placed location is to acquire brand recognition alongside an operating salon team already serving a local market.

The Regis Corporation parent network provides purchasing infrastructure and ongoing marketing resources. Franchisees receive national and regional advertising campaigns, co-op advertising, proprietary operating software, and a franchisee intranet platform, all of which carry through at the point of a resale to give an incoming owner operational continuity from the outset.

Cost Cutters Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1982

    • Franchising Since

      1982

    • New Startup Cost

      $180,990 – $342,340

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $39,500

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $2,500

    • Royalty Fee

      4–6%

      of Gross Revenues

    • Marketing Fee

      4%

      of Gross Revenues

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      405

    • New Units Opened *

      0

    • Units Transferred *

      18

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $279,898

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

Cost Cutters – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Franchisees receive 24 hours of classroom training plus on-the-job training delivered through Regis Corporation's franchise support system. Ongoing support includes field operations guidance, a franchisee intranet platform, and proprietary operating software. Marketing tools cover national and regional advertising campaigns, co-op advertising, and social media assistance. Franchisees also have access to purchasing co-ops, a toll-free support line, newsletters, and conventions. Resale buyers should confirm with Regis what transfer training and platform access are available when ownership changes.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Cost Cutters franchisee is a business operator rather than a cosmetologist. Regis actively seeks candidates with multi-unit franchising experience, so the model suits buyers who are comfortable managing teams, following brand operating standards, and working within a corporate franchisor structure. Strong people skills, the ability to hire and retain stylists, and a focus on consistent customer service are the practical day-to-day requirements. Prior hair care experience is helpful but not required; the franchisor provides training, and stylists handle service delivery.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Cost Cutters has maintained a consistent market presence for over four decades, supported by parent company Regis Corporation, one of the world's largest publicly traded hair salon operators. Listed with the International Franchise Association, the brand benefits from Regis's long franchisor track record across multiple salon concepts. A customer rewards program and a branded mobile app reflect continued investment in the consumer-facing experience. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the specific location's local visibility, review profile, and repeat customer base.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US hair salon market was valued at approximately $60.6 billion in 2024 (IBISWorld), driven by the recurring nature of hair care needs across age groups and income levels. The value segment, where Cost Cutters operates, attracts customers through price accessibility and convenience. The US market has over one million salon businesses, making it highly fragmented; recognized franchise brands hold an advantage in generating walk-in traffic over independents. For resale buyers, unit-level performance typically reflects local population density, nearby retail anchors, and the strength of the existing stylist team.

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