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The real numbers on owning a COOKIE CUTTERS franchise

Children's Hair Care Salon Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$138,200–$390,200
Total fees
6% of sales
Outlets
120
Closure signals
1 ceased, 5 terminated
Lawsuits
1

What their own earnings claim actually says

Discloses sales data from POS platform. States some outlets achieved reported amounts. No income projections provided. Limited substantiation details.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Low termination/closure rates. 117 franchised units of 120 total. Stable growth 2023-2025.

Legal history (Item 3)

1 matters disclosed.

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COOKIE CUTTERS franchise — frequently asked

How much does a COOKIE CUTTERS franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $138,200–$390,200, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do COOKIE CUTTERS franchise owners make?
Discloses sales data from POS platform. States some outlets achieved reported amounts. No income projections provided. Limited substantiation details. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the COOKIE CUTTERS franchise failure rate?
Low termination/closure rates. 117 franchised units of 120 total. Stable growth 2023-2025.
Is a COOKIE CUTTERS franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. COOKIE CUTTERS scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 6% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 35597-202603-10 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with COOKIE CUTTERS or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.