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SuperCuts
 

Our strategy is simple: give men and busy families what they want. That's why SUPERCUTS Salons offer a contemporary and comfortable atmosphere that appeals to those in search of current hairstyles at affordable prices.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1975

Franchising Since:

  1975

IFA Member



CFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:1,025 47.9%  
Company-Owned Units:1,115 52.1%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:2,140 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:2,070 96.9% In 48 States
Canada:50 2.3% In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:16 0.7% In 1 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:2,136 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. California397
2. Florida188
3. Texas164

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$300K/100K Liq
Cash Investment:$111-239.7K
Total Investment:$112.6-243.2K
Average Total Investment:$178K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$22.5K
Average Franchise Fee:$22K
On-Going Royalty:4% Yr. 1/6% succ. Yrs.
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:4

Average Number of Employees:

   5 Full-time, 4 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   1,000

Preferred Sites:

   Strip Center

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:900
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Not Applicable
 

Training:

1. Minneapolis, MN4-5 Days
2. Outstanding support in all areas
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:1%
Asian-American:7%
Hispanic:1%
Native American:0%
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:Evergreen Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period: Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 3 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   78
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:No
 
 
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