The hair salon and barbershop franchise industry continues to expand as demand for convenient grooming services, kids’ haircuts, and specialty salon formats holds steady across the U.S. While the category ranges from low-investment boutique concepts to large national brands, unit economics, payback periods, and system maturity vary widely from one franchise to another.
To evaluate these franchises consistently, we applied a balanced scoring model that weighs five factors equally: payback, profitability, affordability, 3-year franchisee growth, and network size. This approach highlights brands that combine strong unit performance with sustainable expansion and operational stability.
Below are the top hair salon franchises based on this methodology.
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115
$118,000 - $365,000
$302,000
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$188,000 - $420,000
$382,000
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$400,000 - $763,000
$924,000
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$289,000 - $475,000
$419,000
170
$197,000 - $336,000
$269,000
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$309,000 - $403,000
$346,000
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$179,000 - $271,000
$343,000
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$265,000 - $631,000
$508,000
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$200,000 - $361,000
$266,000
78
$130,000 - $283,000
$311,000
Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids specializes in providing fun and child-friendly haircuts for children in a safe and welcoming environment.
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$302,000
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24.3%
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Cookie Cutters leads due to a strong combination of affordability, great unit-level profitability, and a large system.
Great Clips is a hair salon franchise that offers affordable and convenient haircuts for men, women, and children, providing quick and quality hair care services in a friendly and comfortable salon environment.
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$382,000
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19.4%
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A category giant with unmatched scale and proven financial performance.
Floyd's 99 Barbershop provides haircuts, styling, and grooming services in a relaxed and edgy atmosphere, catering to modern men and women.
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$924,000
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19.0%
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High revenue and profitability support a strong ranking.
Hair salon franchise specializing in men's and boys' haircuts, offering a sports-themed environment and professional grooming services.
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$419,000
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19.0%
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A mature, stable system with strong unit economics.
Children's hair salon franchise providing haircuts, styling, and spa services in a fun and kid-friendly environment.
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$269,000
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A fast-growing kids’ salon brand with low investment requirements.
Blo Blow Dry Bar offers professional hair styling services, including blowouts and hair treatments, in a chic and modern salon setting.
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$346,000
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Blow-dry bar concept with strong expansion.
Lemon Tree Hair Salons is a family-focused hair salon franchise. Franchisees receive comprehensive training, marketing assistance, and ongoing support to run a successful salon business.
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$343,000
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Strong growth and a low investment model.
V's Barbershop offers classic barbershop services, providing traditional grooming and haircuts in a nostalgic and welcoming setting.
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$508,000
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A premium barbershop model with healthy operator returns.
Snip-its is a children's hair salon franchise providing haircuts and styling services in a fun and engaging environment, making haircuts enjoyable for kids and parents alike.
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$266,000
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17.2%
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Kids’ salon brand with stable profitability.
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Children's hair salon franchise catering to kids of all ages, offering haircuts, styling, and fun salon experiences in a kid-friendly environment.
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$311,000
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Affordable, steady kids’ salon concept.
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Pro Image Sports offers a wide selection of licensed sports merchandise and apparel, providing sports fans with the opportunity to support their favorite teams and athletes with high-quality and authentic gear.
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$814,000
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