Analyst Answer
A hair salon franchise typically costs $150,000 to $400,000 in total investment, with a median near $225,000. That figure includes the franchise fee ($20,000–$50,000), leasehold improvements, salon build-out, equipment, furniture, opening inventory, technology, and working capital. Value-cut brands such as Cost Cutters or Great Clips often sit lower; Sport Clips and premium blow-dry concepts run higher. Always verify Item 7 in the current FDD and rebuild costs with local contractor and landlord TI estimates before you buy.