Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2024)

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise in a snapshot

Initial franchise fee
$40,000
Investment required
$117,000 - $455,000
Royalty fee
5.00%

Cookie Cutters: Revolutionizing Children's Haircuts with Fun and Comfort

Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids is a unique franchise specializing in providing fun and stress-free haircut experiences for children. 

Founded in 1994 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Cookie Cutters began franchising just a year later in 1995, quickly becoming one of the first children's haircutting franchises in the U.S. 

The brand sets itself apart by offering a welcoming environment tailored to kids, featuring in-store playgrounds, video games, and fantasy chairs designed to make every visit enjoyable and memorable.

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 Franchisee Fee $40,000
Initial Training Fee $2,500
Optional Third-party Training $0 - $1,500
First month’s rent $1,500 - $6,000
Rent, Security Deposit $1,500 - $6,000
Construction, leasehold improvements, mill work $15,000 - $175,000
Signage $4,000 - $20,000
Equipment (millwork), furniture (couch, salon equipment, chairs, electronics, playground) $15,000 - $80,000
Computer hardware/software $3,500 - $5,000
Accounting software package or manual accounting package $500 - $1,000
Initial inventory of products for resale $2,500 - $5,000
Grand Opening and Advertising (first 3 months) $10,000 - $15,000
Travel, lodging, meals for initial training in Salt Lake City $2,000 - $3,000
Initial supplies (stationery, business cards, brochures, presentation folders, paper, etc.) (for first 3 months) $2,000 - $4,000
Business licenses, permits, personal property taxes, etc. (for first year) $500 - $1,000
Insurance (first 3 months) $500 - $1,000
Professional Fees (legal, architectural, accounting) $500 - $7,000
Artwork $500 - $2,000
Additional Funds (first 3 months) $15,000 - $80,000
TOTALS $117,000 - $455,000

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Number of units

2024
Franchised units

106

107

110

Company-owned units

2

1

1

Total units

108

108

111

Franchise Disclosure Document

Training 

Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids provides a comprehensive training program designed to equip franchisees and their staff with the skills and knowledge necessary for successful operation.

The training begins with a 5-day program held in either Salt Lake City or Indianapolis. This program includes 43 hours of classroom instruction and 17 hours of on-the-job training, where franchisees get hands-on experience in operating a location.

The classroom training covers various aspects of the business, including customer service, operational procedures, and the use of Cookie Cutters' proprietary software systems. After the initial training, the franchise provides ongoing support, including on-site training for staff and management as needed. 

Territory Protection

The Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids franchise does not offer territory protection to its franchisees. This means that franchisees may not have exclusive rights to operate within a specific geographic area, potentially allowing other franchisees to open locations nearby. 

This lack of territorial rights can impact market competition among franchisees within the same region, so it’s important for potential franchisees to carefully consider this factor when evaluating the opportunity.

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