Franchise overview by FranRelay
Sharkey's Cuts for Kids
Sharkey's Cuts for Kids is a family hair salon serving children and adults. Franchisees run salons with decorative cutting chairs, video games and movies; some locations also offer children's birthday parties.
Speak with a FranRelay consultant about Sharkey's Cuts for Kids, your questions, and next steps.
Investment and fees
What it costs to open and operate
Upfront investment
Total initial investment
$197,415 – $336,240
USD, one salon. You handle buildout; leasehold costs are after tenant-improvement reimbursement. Includes franchise and turn-key charges, opening advertising and three-month operating funds. Construction may exceed estimates. Budget assumptions for all packages appear below.
Initial franchise fee
$45,000
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
USD, one salon. The franchise fee is due at signing. A separate $119,990 turn-key package charge is also included in the total investment.
Selected fees
RoyaltyPer salon/month: months 4–12 $1,000; 13–24 $1,250; 25–36 $1,500; 37 onward $1,750.
These fixed payments apply regardless of sales. Payment is due on the first of each month, or the next business day. An additional payment charge may apply depending on the payment method selected by the franchisor.
Advertising contributionBrand Fund: 1% of Gross Sales monthly; may increase to 3% of Gross Sales monthly.
Separate from local spending. For advertising obligations, Gross Sales includes services, products and party fees, less sales/use taxes, documented refunds and promotional discounts. Gift cards count when redeemed, not when sold.
Local marketingSpend at least 3% of Gross Sales monthly on local advertising.
Pay local vendors and obtain approval before using advertising. The advertising Gross Sales definition applies. Local spending is separate from the Brand Fund. If franchisees form an approved cooperative, members must pay the contribution agreed upon by its majority.
These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.
Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.
Ownership and support
What owning this franchise involves
Your role
Your role combines salon management with the brand's service and retail standards.
- Owner involvement
- You must personally supervise and manage day-to-day operations.
- Main responsibilities
- Offer the required services and products, and buy supplies from designated sources or to brand specifications.
- Manager requirements
- A non-owner manager needs approval, must work full time and must complete required training.
Free consultation
Let's talk about Sharkey's Cuts for Kids.
Talk with a FranRelay consultant about package options, your startup budget and the owner role as you compare franchise choices.
Free for buyers. Franchisors may pay FranRelay if you go ahead; we tell you before any introduction, and nothing happens without your go-ahead.
Disclosure document
The fees above are a short selection. Check the full FDD for all fees and terms before making a decision.
Sharkey's Cuts for Kids International Co., LLC, Franchise Disclosure Document. Issuance Date: April 21, 2025.
An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.