Pigtails & Crewcuts Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

Children's hair salon franchise catering to kids of all ages, offering haircuts, styling, and fun salon experiences in a kid-friendly environment.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

13%

Franchise fee

$30,000

Investment

$130,000 - $283,000

Revenue (AUV)

$311,000

7.1%

Founded in 2002 and venturing into franchising two years later, Pigtails & Crewcuts has built a strong reputation from its base in Atlanta, Georgia. This franchise is renowned for its kid-friendly approach, ensuring that children's haircuts are enjoyable and stress-free.

The salon's offerings are tailored to young clients, featuring services such as haircuts, ear piercing, and special first haircut packages that create lasting memories for both children and their parents.

Pigtails & Crewcuts differentiates itself in the children's hair care market by prioritizing a fun and welcoming environment, along with services specifically designed for kids.

This unique focus has allowed the franchise to establish a distinctive presence in the industry, particularly in the children's segment. The successful expansion of Pigtails & Crewcuts locations across the United States highlights the effectiveness of its business model and the popularity of its child-centric services.

Initial investment

The initial investment required for a Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise is $130,000 - $283,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$30,000
Leasehold Improvements	$45,500 – $130,000
Rent (3 months)	$7,500 – $18,000
Initial Training Fee	$1,250
Travel and Living Expenses While Training	$1,250 – $2,500
Furnishings, Fixtures, Equipment and Decorating	$18,000 – $38,000
Exterior Signage	$1,500 – $11,000
Interior Graphics/Signage	$2,000 – $3,000
Opening Inventory	$5,000 – $10,000
Opening Supplies	$3,000 – $5,000
Initial Supply of Marketing and Promotional Materials	$500 – $750
Computer Hardware/Software	$3,500 – $4,000
Grand Opening Advertising	$3,000 – $4,000
Professional Fees	$1,000 – $5,500
Miscellaneous Opening Costs	$2,000 – $5,000
Additional Funds – 3 months	$5,000 – $15,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$130,000 – $283,000

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$30,000
Leasehold Improvements	$45,500 – $130,000
Rent (3 months)	$7,500 – $18,000
Initial Training Fee	$1,250
Travel and Living Expenses While Training	$1,250 – $2,500
Furnishings, Fixtures, Equipment and Decorating	$18,000 – $38,000
Exterior Signage	$1,500 – $11,000
Interior Graphics/Signage	$2,000 – $3,000
Opening Inventory	$5,000 – $10,000
Opening Supplies	$3,000 – $5,000
Initial Supply of Marketing and Promotional Materials	$500 – $750
Computer Hardware/Software	$3,500 – $4,000
Grand Opening Advertising	$3,000 – $4,000
Professional Fees	$1,000 – $5,500
Miscellaneous Opening Costs	$2,000 – $5,000
Additional Funds – 3 months	$5,000 – $15,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$130,000 – $283,000

Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is Pigtails & Crewcuts's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.

Number of units

Pigtails & Crewcuts had 80 total units in 2025, of which 78 were franchised-owned and 2 company-owned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Competitors

Below are some of

Pigtails & Crewcuts

key competitors in the

Hair salon

sector.

Franchise

Upgrade

New

13%

5.00%

$130,000

$283,000

$311,000

n.a.

Moxie Salon & Beauty Bar

$200K - $500K

New

43%

6.00%

$226,000

$464,000

$688,000

n.a.

Fantastic Sam's

$100K - $200K

565

New

-19%

6.00%

$169,000

$301,000

$316,000

n.a.

Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids

$100K - $200K

115

New

5.00%

$118,000

$365,000

$302,000

24.3%

Supercuts

$100K - $200K

2070

New

-13%

4% to 6%

$185,000

$318,000

$271,000

n.a.

The Barbershop

$100K - $200K

New

-4%

4% - 4.5%

$155,000

$282,000

$473,000

n.a.

Bishops

$200K - $500K

New

-5%

6.00%

$313,000

$634,000

$525,000

n.a.

Training

Initial Training Program: Franchisees of Pigtails & Crewcuts must participate in a comprehensive initial training program. This program, essential for operating a franchise salon, lasts at least three days at a designated facility in Atlanta, Georgia, or another specified location, plus two days of on-the-job training at the franchisee’s salon.

Comprehensive Training Coverage: The training includes both classroom instruction and practical, on-the-job training. Key topics covered are the salon's mission, franchisee obligations, pre-opening preparations, equipment usage, bookkeeping, marketing strategies, sales techniques, personnel training, inventory control, and more.

Ongoing and Advanced Training: Franchisees, operating managers, and other managers may be required to attend periodic refresher or advanced training courses and annual conferences. These sessions are typically held at the franchisor's facility in Atlanta or other designated locations to ensure ongoing skill enhancement and adherence to franchise standards.

Attendance Requirements: The franchisee, or if the franchise is a business entity, a principal owner, along with the operating manager, must attend and successfully complete the training program. Failure to do so may result in the termination of the franchise agreement.

Territory Protection

Pigtails & Crewcuts provides territory protection to its franchisees, ensuring an exclusive area typically encompassing a three-mile radius around their salon location.

As long as franchisees adhere to the terms of the franchise agreement, the franchisor commits to not operate or authorize the operation of another Pigtails & Crewcuts Salon within this protected territory throughout the duration of the agreement.