Cost Cutters

$CCSTF500 #501
CategoryPersonal-Care Businesses
SubcategoryHair Care (General)
ParentRegis Corporation
Founded1968
Completeness29/34 (85%)
Years in Business57
Began Franchising1970
HQMinneapolis, MN
Executives16
LinksWeb
Main Phone(952) 947-7777
FDD IssuedOctober 17, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

The Barbers, Hairstyling for Men & Women, Inc. (doing business as Smartstyle, Cost Cutters, Holiday Hair, and other names) grants franchises to qualified individuals and business entities to develop and operate retail hair care establishments offering haircutting, styling, and related salon services as well as selling hair care and styling products.

Cost Cutters is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Regis Corporation, established in 1968. The current Interim CEO is Jim Lain, with a team of experienced executives overseeing operations.

The Barbers, Hairstyling for Men & Women, Inc. (doing business as Smartstyle, Cost Cutters, Holiday Hair, and other names) grants franchises to qualified individuals and business entities to develop and operate retail hair care establishments offering haircutting, styling, and related salon services as well as selling hair care and styling products.

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FranDeals Score
34-box data-completeness and quality rating
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Franchisee Health Score
Operator-side financial health signal
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Fees & Investment
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Financial Strength & Stability
Current ratio, debt/equity, ROE, margins (Item 21)
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Item 19 — Financial Performance
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Unit Count & Growth
Systemwide units and multi-year growth (Item 20)
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Outlet Trajectory
Openings, closures, survival & turnover rates
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Executive Team
Officers and directors (Item 2)
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Franchisee Roster
Current and former franchisee operators
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Litigation & Disclosures
Item 3 legal matters, Item 4 bankruptcy
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News & Peer Comparison
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