How much does a Bishops, Bishops Cut/Color franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $373,442–$544,293, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Bishops, Bishops Cut/Color franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Bishops, Bishops Cut/Color scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Bishops, Bishops Cut/Color franchise

Hair Care Salon Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

BDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★★☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 4/5

Investment

$373,442–$544,293

Total fees

8% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

1 ceased, 1 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Bishops, Bishops Cut/Color worth it? How it compares to 33 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $373,442	about average (median $327,600)
Disclosure honesty	Grade B	more honest than 71% of hair, beauty & personal care franchises
Closure rate	2.5% of outlets	worse than 72% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

40 locations, 2025 full-year data by quartile. Q1 avg $744,416; Q2 avg $619,113; Q3 avg $466,216; Q4 avg $339,698. Individual results vary.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2 outlet decline 2023; 1 termination, 1 ceased operations, stable 2024-2025.

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Bishops, Bishops Cut/Color franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Bishops, Bishops Cut/Color franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $373,442–$544,293, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Bishops, Bishops Cut/Color franchise owners make?: 40 locations, 2025 full-year data by quartile. Q1 avg $744,416; Q2 avg $619,113; Q3 avg $466,216; Q4 avg $339,698. Individual results vary. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Bishops, Bishops Cut/Color franchise failure rate?: 2 outlet decline 2023; 1 termination, 1 ceased operations, stable 2024-2025.
Is a Bishops, Bishops Cut/Color franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Bishops, Bishops Cut/Color scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Bishops, Bishops Cut/Color or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.