FDD-based analysis. Item-level data. No franchisor input.
Sharkey's Cuts for Kids International franchises single-location, family-friendly hair salons operating under the Sharkey's Cuts for Kids name that offer haircuts to children of all ages and adults in an environment featuring decorative chairs, video games, televisions and movies. Each salon has a minimum of eight cutting stations staffed by four to six stylists, and larger locations may also host "Glamour Girl" birthday party events in a private Glamour Room. Recommended salon size is 950 to 1,400 square feet, and Sharkey's competes against independent hair care stores, barber shops, day spas, and regional and national chains on price, convenience, speed and quality.
Source: Entrepreneur 2026 ranking/profile data and Franchise Disclosure Document, rewritten by Zorzee
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| Item | Data Point | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item 3 | Litigation Actions (total) | 1 action disclosed | FDD Item 3 |
| Item 5 | Initial Franchise Fee | The Initial Franchise Fee is $45,000 (Item 5, p.11). | FDD Item 5 |
| Item 5 | Development Fee | None. No separate area/development fee disclosed in Item 5; multi-unit is priced as bundled packs (2/3/6) rather than a development fee. | FDD Item 5 |
| Item 6 | Royalty Fee | Fixed dollar Royalty Fee (NOT a % of sales), escalating monthly: $1,000/mo months 4-12; $1,250/mo months 13-24; $1,500/mo months 25-36; $1,750/mo from month 37 through the remainder of. | FDD Item 6 |
| Item 6 | National Media Fund | Pro | FDD Item 6 |
| Item 6 | Corporate Ad & Development Fund | Pro | FDD Item 6 |
| Item 6 | Total Ongoing Fee Burden | Pro | Calculated (Item 6) |
| Item 7 | Total Investment (low) | $199,960 | FDD Item 7 |
| Item 7 | Total Investment (high) | $341,035 | FDD Item 7 |
| Item 8 | Required Purchases (food/supplies) | Pro | FDD Item 8 |
| Item 11 | Franchisor Assistance | Pro | FDD Item 11 |
| Item 12 | Exclusive Territory | Pro | FDD Item 12 |
| Item 12 | Territory Size | Pro | FDD Item 12 |
| Item 15 | Operating Participation | Pro | FDD Item 15 |
| Item 17 | Initial Term Length | Pro | FDD Item 17(a) |
| Item 17 | Renewal Terms | Pro | FDD Item 17(b)-(c) |
| Item 17 | Required Remodel at Renewal | Pro | FDD Item 17(c) |
| Item 17 | Termination Triggers | Pro | FDD Item 17(f)-(h) |
| Item 17 | Transfer Fee | Pro | FDD Item 17(m), Item 6 |
| Item 17 | ROFR Provisions | Pro | FDD Item 17(n) |
| Item 17 | Post-Termination Non-Compete | Pro | FDD Item 17(r) |
| Item 19 | Revenue Metric Disclosed | Disclosed (no combined average): 2025 gross revenue disclosed only as quartile tables split by 7-day vs 6-day operating schedule, with no single combined systemwide average or median | FDD Item 19 |
| Item 20 | Total Franchised Units (2025) | 200 | FDD Item 20 |
| Item 20 | Company-Owned Units (2025) | 1 | FDD Item 20 |
| Item 20 | Total System Net Unit Growth (YoY) | +29 total system in FY2025 (172 to 201) | FDD Item 20 |
| Item 20 | Terminations | Pro | FDD Item 20 |
| Item 20 | Agreements Signed, Not Yet Open | Pro | FDD Item 20 |
| Item 21 | Audited Financials | Pro | FDD Item 21 |
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Sharkey's Cuts for Kids has Unit Economics data in Item 19, but it does not provide one standard combined unit figure for Free to display. The disclosed cohorts, tiers, ranges, coverage, and read are included in Pro.
The disclosed cohorts, tiers, ranges, coverage, and read are included in Pro. No combined figure is invented or exposed on Free.
Sharkey's Cuts for Kids trajectory is shown only where source-backed. Missing Item 20 fields stay blank inside the locked layout instead of removing the section.
Source: FDD Item 20 where present. Total system units, franchised plus company-owned. Not financial advice.
1 action disclosed in FDD Item 3. Case-level detail remains locked in Pro.
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A Sharkey's Cuts for Kids franchise costs $199,960 to $341,035 to open, disclosed in FDD Item 7 of the 2026 filing, covering the franchise fee, buildout, equipment, and working capital to breakeven. No commissions, no franchisor revenue, independent analysis only.
Sharkey's Cuts for Kids uses a Variable fee model fee structure, disclosed in FDD Item 6.
No Item 19 earnings figure is disclosed for Sharkey's Cuts for Kids in its 2026 FDD, so there is no franchisor-stated revenue number to read.
Sharkey's Cuts for Kids's FDD Item 3 discloses 1 legal action. A raw count means little without scale and time, so weigh it against the system's 201 units and the years covered. The case-level detail is the Pro read.
Zorzee does not rate franchises good or bad; it reports what the filing discloses so you can judge fit. Sharkey's Cuts for Kids shows In Line on Fee Structure and Litigation History, Deal-Specific reads on Unit Economics and Term & Exit Terms, Strength on Operator Validation. Whether it fits depends on your capital, your market, and your operating style. Independent analysis, no franchisor revenue.