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Cost Cutters vs PHENIX SALON SUITES®

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Cost Cutters and PHENIX SALON SUITES® are personal care & beauty franchises. Cost Cutters requires an investment of $181K – $342K while PHENIX SALON SUITES® requires $721K – $1.4M. In terms of revenue, PHENIX SALON SUITES® reports higher average unit revenue at $487K. FranchiseVerdict rates Cost Cutters C (Average) and PHENIX SALON SUITES® A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$181K – $342K
$721K – $1.4M
Franchise Fee
$40K
$53K
Royalty Rate
4.0%
$0.34 per square foot of leased space per month, increasable by 3% per year
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$280K
$487K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
Limited data
Total Units
405
399
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1982
2010
FDD Year
2025
2025