FS Cut & Color Franchise Cost & Investment
FS Cut & Color gives entrepreneurs a range of options to carve out their share of the market at their own pace, from multi-unit incentives to a single-unit agreement. Below is an overview of the expected costs associated with opening a FS Cut & Color Franchise.
FS Cut & Color Startup Costs
New franchisees can choose to start with a single salon or take advantage of FS Cut & Color multi-unit incentives by entering into a 3-pack or 5-pack agreement.
| TYPE OF EXPENDITURE |
AMOUNT (LOW-HIGH) |
METHOD OF PAYMENT |
WHEN DUE |
TO WHOM PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | Lump Sum | When You Sign The Franchise Agreement | Fantastic Sams Franchise Corp (FSFC) |
| New Owner/SFC Training Fee | $500 To $1,000 | Lump Sum | Before Your Training | FSFC |
| Travel And Living Expenses For You And Your Employees During Training | $1,500 To $3,000 | As Incurred | During Training | Third-party Suppliers |
| Leasehold Improvements (Including Architectural Fees) |
$30,000 to $100,000 | As Incurred | Before You Open Your Salon | Third-party Suppliers |
| Rent | $1,500 to $7,000 | Lump Sum | Before You Open Your Salon | Landlord |
| Utility Deposit | $500 To $1,500 | Lump Sum | Before You Open Your Salon | Utility Companies |
| Initial Haircare Product Inventory (3 Month Supply) | $8,000 To $13,000 | As Incurred | Before You Open Your Salon | Third-party Suppliers |
| Salon Equipment | $35,000 to $40,000 | Lump Sum | Before You Open Your Salon | Third-party Suppliers |
| Other Equipment, Fixtures, And Furnishings | $6,000 to $10,000 | Lump Sum | Before You Open Your Salon | Third-party Suppliers |
| New Salon Signage | $5,000 to $15,000 | Lump Sum | Before You Open Your Salon | Third-party Suppliers |
| Salon Supplies – Non Technical (3 Month Supply) | $3,000 to $4,000 | As Incurred | Before You Open Your Salon | Third-party Suppliers |
| Salon Identity And Graphics Kit (Interior Graphics) | $1,000 To $3,000 | Lump Sum | Before You Open Your Salon | Third-party Suppliers |
| Grand Opening Marketing Plan/Advertising (First 6 Months) | $15,000 to $18,000 | Lump Sum And As Incurred | Before And For 6 Months After You Open Your Salon | FSFC |
| Insurance | $3,500 to $6,500 | Non-Refundable As Required | As Incurred | Third-party Suppliers |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months | $30,000 to $50,000 | As Incurred | As Arranged | Employees, Third-party Suppliers & Utilities |
| TOTAL | $169,000 to $301,000 | |||
The figures above are an estimate. Actual franchise costs depend on territory, current economic landscape and other factors. See Item 7 of the FS Cut & Color Franchise Corporation Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) issued 2024 for more information.
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