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COST CUTTERS franchise — cost, FDD facts & litigation
What COST CUTTERS's most recently registered Franchise Disclosure Document actually says about the money, the lawsuits, and the growth — before you wire a five- or six-figure franchise fee.
The full COST CUTTERS report — $79
Every fee line (Items 5–7), the Item 19 earnings disclosure in context, the Item 3 litigation record, and the Item 20 outlet open/close/transfer history — structured and cited to COST CUTTERS's FDD. Instant, shareable, save-as-PDF.
What's in the COST CUTTERS FDD
| Total initial investment (Item 7) | $210,990 – $372,340 |
|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee (Item 5) | See report |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 6% |
| Financial performance (Item 19) | Not disclosed |
| Litigation (Item 3) | Disclosed (1+ proceedings) |
| Franchised outlets (latest year end) | See report |
| FDD year | 2025 |
Source: Minnesota Dept. of Commerce — CARDS franchise registrations · filing 35364-202602-03.
COST CUTTERS franchise — frequently asked
How much does a COST CUTTERS franchise cost?
COST CUTTERS's most recently filed FDD (Item 7) puts the total estimated initial investment at $210,990 – $372,340 and a 6% royalty. The full report breaks down every fee line.
Does COST CUTTERS disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
No — COST CUTTERS's most recent FDD does not include a financial performance representation (Item 19). Franchisors disclose earnings at their option, so its absence is itself worth weighing, and any earnings claims made outside the FDD are a red flag.
Are there lawsuits against COST CUTTERS?
COST CUTTERS's FDD discloses litigation in Item 3 (1+ proceedings referenced). The full report quotes the disclosure and flags franchisee-initiated actions.
Is COST CUTTERS a good franchise to buy?
That depends on the numbers in the FDD: the $210,990 – $372,340, whether Item 19 earnings are disclosed (they are not), litigation history (present), and whether the franchised outlet count is growing or shrinking. The full COST CUTTERS report puts all of it in one place, cited to the FDD.