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Buy a Supercuts Franchise

Supercuts is one of the best-known names in the value-salon segment of the US hair care market. Founded in 1975, the brand built its reputation on fast, affordable, no-appointment haircuts delivered by trained, licensed stylists in convenient neighborhood locations. Its quick-service model made professional haircare accessible to a broad base of men, women and children.

The salons offer cuts, styling, color, waxing and beard grooming, along with the branded Hot Towel Refresher service and retail sales of professional hair care lines including Paul Mitchell, Redken, Biolage and American Crew. The walk-in format and repeat-visit nature of haircare give the model a steady, locally driven customer base.

Supercuts operates under Regis Corporation, one of the largest franchised haircare companies in North America, which now runs the brand on a fully franchised basis. The system spans more than 2,600 locations across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom, making it one of the largest hair salon brands in its category. It is developed mainly through multi-unit operators under single- and multi-salon programs.

Latest Resales

  • There are currently no Supercuts resales available

Why buy a Supercuts Franchise?

The case to buy a Supercuts franchise rests on brand recognition and a haircare category that stays relevant in almost any local market and economic climate. The value-salon model is built on frequent, repeat visits, professional licensed stylists and services that cannot be outsourced or replaced by technology, giving owners a resilient base of everyday demand.

As part of Regis Corporation, franchisees tap into the systems, stylist education, marketing programs and vendor relationships of one of the largest haircare companies in North America, including supply access to professional retail brands such as Paul Mitchell, Redken and American Crew. Established national brand recognition and marketing support can shorten the time a new owner spends building awareness compared with an independent salon.

Supercuts Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1975

    • Franchising Since

      1979

    • New Startup Cost

      $185,930 – $323,460

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details
  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $39,500

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $2,500

    • Royalty Fee

      4–6%

      of combined Net Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      5%

      of net service revenue

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      1801

    • New Units Opened *

      11

    • Units Transferred *

      55

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $322,306

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

Supercuts – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Supercuts franchisees receive business training and stylist education through the Regis Corporation system, including the Hairstylists Academy (HSA), with 25–40 hours of on-the-job training. Ongoing support covers marketing and promotional campaigns, operational guidance, a salon point-of-sale system and access to Regis's accumulated operating practices and vendor relationships across professional retail brands. For a resale, buyers should confirm with Regis what onboarding and transfer training is provided to incoming owners, the licensing and HSA status of existing stylists, and what POS and system access carries over.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Supercuts is geared toward hands-on, business-minded operators, and Regis typically looks for experienced multi-unit franchisees rather than first-time single-store owners. The model is staffing-led: success depends on recruiting, retaining and managing licensed stylists and salon managers, maintaining brand and service standards, and driving local marketing and customer experience. Prior salon experience is helpful but not essential, as Regis provides the operating systems; what matters most is strong people management, multi-location oversight and comfort running a service business built on repeat, walk-in customers.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Supercuts is widely regarded as one of the largest and most recognized brands in the US value-salon sector, a position it has held for decades. It positions itself as a leading haircare franchise in America, backed by the scale and longevity of parent Regis Corporation, one of the largest franchised haircare companies in North America. Its national advertising presence and consistent, no-appointment service model have built broad consumer familiarity and a repeat customer base. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the specific salon's local reputation, online reviews and customer following.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US hair salon market was valued at about $160.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $233.3 billion by 2034. Demand is steady because haircare is a routine, frequent purchase that holds up across economic cycles and cannot be outsourced or automated. The value-salon segment, where Supercuts operates, draws price-conscious, repeat customers seeking quick, convenient service. For resale buyers, that recurring-visit pattern supports predictable local demand, though individual salon performance depends heavily on location traffic, stylist availability and nearby competition.

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