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Sharkey's Cuts For Kids Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Children's hair salon franchise providing haircuts, styling, and spa services in a fun and kid-friendly environment.

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids, founded by Linda and Scott Sharkey in 2001, embarked on its franchising journey a year later in 2004. Based in Westport, Connecticut, this franchise offers a distinct and engaging hair-cutting experience tailored specifically for children, making it a standout in the children's hair salon market.

Over the years, Sharkey's Cuts for Kids has garnered substantial acclaim, including being recognized as the "Fastest Growing Children's Hair Salon" by Franchise Times and earning praises from Entrepreneur Magazine.

The franchise's success lies in its ability to provide an entertaining and enjoyable environment for kids, with entertainment options available at each cutting station. This, coupled with a commitment to exceptional service, has established Sharkey's Cuts for Kids as a reliable and recession-resistant investment in the franchising sector.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest 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 $45,000
Initial Turn-Key Package $119,990
Rental – 1 month $1,750 to $5,500
Leasehold Improvements $0 to $62,500
Professional Fees $0 to $2,500
Blueprints and Plans $0 to $5,000
Computer Systems & Software, Indoor & Outdoor Signage, Lighting, Tile, Paint, Washer/Dryer $14,500 to $24,000
Insurance Premiums – Per Month $175 to $250
Security Deposits $750 to $5,750
Grand Opening Advertising $15,000
Permits and Licenses $250 to $750
Additional Funds – Three Months $0 to $50,000
Total $197,415 to $336,240

Franchise Disclosure Document

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2004
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2004
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2017
16
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$50,000
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$631,000

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$845,000

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1976
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2013
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2017
27
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$45,000
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$337,000

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$460,000

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$338,000

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2018
17
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750%
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$45,000
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$125,000

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Training 

The franchisor of Sharkey's Cuts for Kids offers thorough training to franchisees, covering essential aspects for running the franchise.

Initial Training Program: Conducted at the franchisor's training facility in Westport, Connecticut, or another designated location, and may also be offered virtually. The program is tailored based on individual needs and experience. The franchisor covers travel and lodging expenses for the franchisee and one additional principal, up to $1,500 in total, for a maximum of two trainees.

Franchisees are responsible for other out-of-pocket costs and wages. Completion of this training to the franchisor's satisfaction is required at least thirty days before the salon opens.

Manager & Employee Training Program: Delivered virtually, this program occurs during the 0–3 week period before the salon opening. All employees must complete this training to the franchisor's satisfaction within 21 days of the franchise salon opening. It includes various operational aspects and is held at the franchisor's headquarters or virtually.

Territory Protection

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids does not provide exclusive territory protection to its franchisees.

As outlined in their Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are not granted exclusive territories and may encounter competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, other distribution channels, or competing brands controlled by the franchisor.

The designated area for a franchisee is limited to a radius of five miles around their salon, but this does not eliminate the possibility of competition within that zone.

Number of units

2025
Franchised units

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170

Company-owned units

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120

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