Semi-Absentee Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids
Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids franchise for sale in Madison, New Jersey
List Price: $45,000 USD
Key Facts
Annual Gross Revenue
$50,000 USD
Cash Flow (SDE)
Less than $25,000
Seasonal Business
No
Value of Inventory
Less than $25,000
Value of Assets
Less than $25,000
Year Established
2018
Business Operates From
A retail location
Location Is
Leased
Approx. Monthly Rent
$4,000
Total Employees
Less than 10
1–3 MonthsTransition
Support
Very FlexiblePrice/Terms
Flexibility
SomeSeller financing Available
Part-timeOwner
Involvement
About this Business
Great opportunity to own a recession-proof family-oriented business with some seller financing available!
This location was established in 2018. The current owners took it over about a year ago and grew it from 2 staff members doing 100 cuts a month to 5 staff members doing over 400 cuts a month. It’s been growing by about 10% a month! The salon is known as the primary children’s hair salon in the community, hosting fun events in store and around the community. Unfortunately, the sellers are being reassigned to Germany with the Army.
If you are interested in growth, also for sale is an additional franchise license at a reduced rate ($70,000 vs. the full price of $172,000. This includes all new salon furnishings and products). This can be bundled into the sale of the Madison location, or sold separately, and does not have a current territory assigned to it, which means you can coordinate with the franchisor to open almost anywhere in the US.
Own a semi-absentee business that helps kids look their best while feeling comfortable doing so. Inquire now!
Growth opportunities
If the owner is a networker and can interface more with the community, the business will propel forward in a big way. Revenue in the Beauty & Personal Care market amounts to US $564.40 Billion in 2022. The market is expected to grow annually by 4.76% (CAGR 2022-2026).
Owner's Day-to-Day Involvement
Owners currently support daily operations and business development through the manager. They create the plans for growth with the manager, who then executes the plans through the team and a marketing agency. This takes about 6 hours per week.
Additional Info
No experience in the hair cutting industry required. All necessary training will be provided by the franchisor. There is a $10,000 transfer fee due to corporate, which the seller is willing to negotiate. Buyer will need to be approved by the franchisor and meet their criteria to be a franchisee. Some seller financing available for the right buyer. We set ourselves apart from other beauty industry brands through technology and product offerings, which keeps us ahead of the competition. We do have a robust point of sale platform that supplements much of our marketing process through email and SMS.
Asset Description
Four fun cars, signage, salon products and toys, mirrors, washer and dryer, 4 X-boxes, 7 TV's, full salon furnishings
Inventory Description
Miscellaneous salon products valued at $3500
Reason for Selling
Military move overseas
Why I Love My Franchise
Sellers love that there is a community service proponent, and that it is a fun place for the community.
About Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids
Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids is a children’s hair salon franchise founded in 2001, offering professional haircuts for kids ages 0–14 in a purpose-built, experience-focused environment. Headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, the brand operates 200-plus locations across the United States, Canada, and select international markets including Europe and the Middle East. It began franchising in 2006.
Each salon is designed to make haircuts genuinely enjoyable for young clients: children sit in themed chairs such as a Dodge Police Cruiser, Barbie Jeep, or Lightning McQueen Race Car while watching cartoons or playing Xbox on 40-inch screens. A private Tween Lounge serves older kids. Beyond haircuts, locations generate revenue through birthday parties, Glamour Parties, and a branded line of children’s hair care products, giving franchisees multiple income streams within a single retail footprint.
The model is structured for semi-absentee operation. Licensed stylists employed by the franchisee handle day-to-day services, with no cosmetology background required of the owner. Franchisees focus on staff management, local marketing, and business development. The system supports both single-unit and multi-unit ownership, with multi-unit discounts available through the franchisor.
Franchisee Support
Initial training covers 22–30 hours of classroom instruction and 24 hours of on-the-job training, delivered at corporate headquarters in Westport, Connecticut, or virtually, for up to two people per new unit. Ongoing support includes proprietary salon management software, a franchisee intranet platform, field operations guidance, and a loyalty program app. Marketing support covers co-op advertising, social media and SEO assistance, email marketing tools, and national ad assets. Sharkey's also holds a National Convention for its franchisee network. Resale buyers should confirm what initial training and system access are provided to incoming ownership when a location changes hands.
Brand Accolades & Awards
Sharkey's Cuts for Kids earned its highest-ever Entrepreneur Franchise 500 recognition in 2026, ranking #1 in its category. The brand ranked #332 overall in the 2025 Franchise 500 and appeared on Entrepreneur's Fastest-Growing Franchises list for 2023. IFPG listed Sharkey's among its top 100 franchise picks for 2021, and the brand has received consistent award recognition from multiple franchise publications from 2016 through 2025. For resale buyers, this track record reflects a brand with durable market presence and ongoing franchisor investment in network quality.
Industry / Market
The US hair care services market generates approximately $60 billion annually, with children's haircuts forming a consistently demanded segment. Parents of children ages 0–14 require regular cuts year-round, supporting high repeat-visit frequency (young children may need haircuts every four to eight weeks), regardless of broader economic conditions. Dual-income family growth and a preference for child-specific salon environments over general salons have supported the category. For resale buyers, local family demographics and proximity to family-oriented retail areas are the primary demand indicators worth assessing.
Ideal Owner
The ideal Sharkey's franchisee is a local business operator, not a cosmetologist, and no salon or hair care experience is required. The day-to-day role centers on staff management: hiring and retaining licensed stylists, maintaining service quality, and building community relationships that keep families returning. The model supports semi-absentee ownership, making it relevant to buyers with management or operational backgrounds who want a consumer-facing business without direct service delivery. Comfort with local marketing, scheduling, and team leadership matters more than any industry credential.