Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids Franchise

Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids International Co., LLC was formed in Connecticut on April 30, 2013 and began offering salon franchises in June 2013. Its predecessor, Sharkey’s Franchising Co., LLC, was formed on July 8, 2003 and offered franchises from July 2003.

The family salon serves children of all ages and adults, with decorative chairs, video games, televisions and movies. Owners personally supervise daily operations; an approved, trained non-owner manager may manage a location full time without holding equity. Explore the brand’s salon experience. Source: April 20, 2026 FDD, Items 1 and 15.

Initial training. Initial training prepares franchise owners for salon operations. The program generally lasts three days in person at Westport, Connecticut or a designated location, or two–three days virtually. Topics include software, salon practice, hiring, business planning, reception and marketing. Completion is required 30 days before opening.

Travel and lodging support for two trainees is capped at $1,500; virtual delivery does not require reimbursement. Owners pay wages, other expenses and additional-trainee costs. Manager training is virtual, generally two–four hours. Employees complete training through the Learning Portal.

Continuing training. Called conferences are mandatory and carry attendance fees plus owner-paid travel, lodging, meals and wages. Franchisees or managers must participate in monthly conference calls. Approved managers complete required training; locally required salon and stylist licensing still applies.

Operating assistance. Support includes package-specific equipment and inventory, site-selection assistance, a location web page with franchisor-paid hosting, manual and Learning Portal access, and telephone consultations by appointment. Owners negotiate leases and fund required software, camera systems, installation, maintenance and upgrades.

The paid opening advertising campaign runs through month five. Local advertising requires approval; owners handle placement and printing. Brand Fund spending need not benefit an individual territory proportionally.

Source: April 20, 2026 FDD, Items 1, 11 and 15; Agreement 6.1–6.8. See the brand’s franchise FAQ.

Sharkey’s may suit an owner interested in family salon service, staff leadership and an entertainment-focused customer experience. Documented training, appointment-based advice and marketing resources support operations. Personal supervision or approved full-time management remains essential. Territory protection is conditional and nonexclusive, with reserved competing-brand and distribution rights. Explore the brand overview. Source: April 20, 2026 FDD, Items 1, 11, 12 and 15.

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