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BISHOPS Cuts/Color

Bishops, founded in 2001, aimed to revolutionize the haircare industry by offering accessible and unpretentious services, providing customers with a unique experience fueled by art, music, culture, acceptance, and community through a-la-carte menu options and modern retail spaces across the country, bridging the gap between expensive salons and value chain chop shops.

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BISHOPS Cuts/Color Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2025

Background

Bishops provides an executive, semi-absentee, franchise model that's been perfected for over 20+ years. Bishops is a low-tech entry in any space, low inventory carried, no AR carried, no required knowledge of the hair care industry needed, labor scales with the dollars earned at your store, we have a national recruiter to assist with staffing, give you customization capabilities for your marketing to fit your market, and provides an art department to create any assets you need at no cost + a great manager can run the whole show.

Company Details

Commission Promo: 

Through December 31, 2025: 

Consultant Incentive

  • $50,000 commission for every 1-unit deal closed by year-end
  • +$30,000 for each additional unit in the same deal

Candidate Incentive

  • 40% off the initial franchise fee when signing for more than one unit (across all brands)
  • Candidates who commit to multiple units lock in significant savings and position themselves for long-term growth

While this incentive was created to encourage operators who see multi-unit potential, it's open to everyone. Candidates exploring a single location are still a great fit - the offer simply gives expansion-minded owners an extra reason to grow within our brands.


Background

  • Established: 2001
  • First Unit Franchised: 2003
  • Franchised Units Open: 40
  • States Open: 14, wide open with territory availability! 
  • Company Owned Units: 0
  • States Registered In: ALL
  • Alabama - AL, Alaska - AK, Arizona - AZ, Arkansas - AR, California - CA, Colorado - CO, Connecticut - CT, Delaware - DE, Florida - FL, Georgia - GA, Hawaii - HI, Idaho - ID, Illinois - IL, Indiana - IN, Iowa - IA, Kansas - KS, Kentucky - KY, Louisiana - LA, Maine - ME, Maryland - MD, Massachusetts - MA, Michigan - MI, Minnesota - MN, Mississippi - MS, Missouri - MO, Montana - MT, Nebraska - NE, Nevada - NV, New Hampshire - NH, New Jersey - NJ, New Mexico - NM, New York - NY, North Carolina - NC, North Dakota - ND, Ohio - OH, Oklahoma - OK, Oregon - OR, Pennsylvania - PA, Rhode Island - RI, South Carolina - SC, South Dakota - SD, Tennessee - TN, Texas - TX, Utah - UT, Vermont - VT, Virginia - VA, Washington - WA, West Virginia - WV, Wisconsin - WI, Wyoming - WY
  • Canada Franchises: No
  • International Franchises: No
  • Virtual Tour of a Bishops Shop in Charlotte, NC (Midtown): https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=sx6jBc6x6vk

Support and Training Offered By BISHOPS Cuts/Color

Financial Assistance Provided: No, 3rd party
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes, in-house national recuiter dedicated to supporting our franchisees hire top-notch stylists 
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Training:

·      Initial Owner/Manager training - Virtual and in-person

·      On-site team training

·      Initial hiring visit

·      Grand opening visit

·      Direct access to Marketing, Education, and Operations team members

·      Field support and site visits

·      On-going support, dedicated operations support 

·      Social media, marketing, and advertising training, and oversight

·      Site selection and lease negotiation, in-person lease search with franchisee 

·      Monthly Owner and Manager calls

·      Central purchasing

·      Scheduling

·      Point of sale 

·      Technology support

·      Real Estate and Build-out Support

·      Shop construction management

·      KPI training

·      Turnkey annual marketing calendar

·      Real Estate and Build-out Support

·      Exceptional National Vendor assistance

2025 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a BISHOPS Cuts/Color Franchise.

What does a BISHOPS Cuts/Color Franchise Cost?

BISHOPS Cuts/Color franchise fees for 2025:

Cash Investment: $50,00 - $150,000

Total Investment: $313-100-$634,480

Minimum Liquidity: $80,000

Minimum Net Worth: $250,000

Franchise Fee: $40,000

Veteran Discount: Yes, $5,000 off the initial franchise fee

Royalty: 6% of Gross Revenue of the prior week of operations 

Ad: 2%

Item 19: Yes

Average Number of Employees: 6-12

Visa Candidates: Yes

Passive Ownership: No

Semi-Passive Ownership: Yes

Master Franchise Opportunities: Yes

Home-Based: No

B2B: No

Is BISHOPS Cuts/Color a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

Yes. BISHOPS Cuts/Color is a semi absentee franchise and allows passive ownership. A semi-absentee franchise is a business you could start and run while still maintaining a job or other obligation.

Is BISHOPS Cuts/Color a Home Based franchise?

No. BISHOPS Cuts/Color is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do BISHOPS Cuts/Color Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much BISHOPS Cuts/Color franchisees make. BISHOPS Cuts/Color offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is BISHOPS Cuts/Color a Master Franchise Opportunity?

Yes. BISHOPS Cuts/Color is a master franchise opportunity. A master franchisee is responsible to recruit, train and support franchisees in their territory.

Does BISHOPS Cuts/Color Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. BISHOPS Cuts/Color franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does BISHOPS Cuts/Color Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

Yes. BISHOPS Cuts/Color franchise does work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is BISHOPS Cuts/Color Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. BISHOPS Cuts/Color franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is BISHOPS Cuts/Color Looking for International franchisees?

No. BISHOPS Cuts/Color franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see BISHOPS Cuts/Color's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

Buying a Franchise Guide: What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, reading and understanding the current version of their FDD is a necessity. Considering the benefits of franchising, such as established brand recognition and support from the franchisor, it's important to also take into account franchise fees and franchising royalty fees. Since most franchisors are privately owned companies, the current versions of their FDDs are typically not available unless requested directly from them.

Click here to connect with a Franchise Consultant who can help you obtain a copy quickly and for free. They can also guide you through the essential franchise questions to ask, ensuring you make a well-informed decision about your investment.

Additional Information

Additional Categories

Business Opportunities, Child Related, Employment & Personnel, Green & Eco Friendly, Hair Care & Beauty Salons, Health, Beauty & Nutrition, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

20-50 UNITS

Cash Required

$100,000 - $250,000

Master Franchise

Yes

Passive Franchise

Yes

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

Yes

BISHOPS Cuts/Color Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing BISHOPS Cuts/Color franchises for sale. We may have BISHOPS Cuts/Color franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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