How much does a COOKIE CUTTERS HAIRCUTS FOR KIDS 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 HAIRCUTS FOR KIDS franchise owners make?

COOKIE CUTTERS HAIRCUTS FOR KIDS discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a COOKIE CUTTERS HAIRCUTS FOR KIDS franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. COOKIE CUTTERS HAIRCUTS FOR KIDS scores D 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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The real numbers on owning a COOKIE CUTTERS HAIRCUTS FOR KIDS franchise

Children's Hair Care Salon Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

DDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★★☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 2/5

Investment

$138,200–$390,200

Total fees

6% of sales

Outlets

120

Closure signals

0 ceased, 5 terminated

Lawsuits

Is COOKIE CUTTERS HAIRCUTS FOR KIDS worth it? How it compares to 33 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	6% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $138,200	cheaper than most (median $327,600)
Disclosure honesty	Grade D	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	0.0% of outlets	better than most (median 0.0%)
Disclosed lawsuits	1	about average

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Item 19 discloses sales data only from POS platform without income/profit metrics. No earnings claims provided; cautions results may differ.

Honesty grade D: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

5 terminations in 2025; 2 reacquired franchises; 4 transfers suggest modest underperformance.

Legal history (Item 3)

1 matters disclosed.

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COOKIE CUTTERS HAIRCUTS FOR KIDS franchise — frequently asked

How much does a COOKIE CUTTERS HAIRCUTS FOR KIDS 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 HAIRCUTS FOR KIDS franchise owners make?: COOKIE CUTTERS HAIRCUTS FOR KIDS discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the COOKIE CUTTERS HAIRCUTS FOR KIDS franchise failure rate?: 5 terminations in 2025; 2 reacquired franchises; 4 transfers suggest modest underperformance.
Is a COOKIE CUTTERS HAIRCUTS FOR KIDS franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. COOKIE CUTTERS HAIRCUTS FOR KIDS scores D 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: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with COOKIE CUTTERS HAIRCUTS FOR KIDS or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.