- Just Cuts says a fully operational salon typically costs $85,000 to $260,000, with kiosk salons at the lower end.
- You don’t need to be a hairdresser to own a Just Cuts salon.
- Over half of Just Cuts franchise owners run more than one salon.
Just Cuts began in Hurstville, Sydney in 1983, and the first franchise opened in Engadine in 1990. It operates more than 200 salons in Australia, New Zealand and the UK on a walk-in, no-appointment model focused on cuts rather than colour.
Because salons are labour businesses, stylist wages and how busy they are each hour drive profit.
Just Cuts franchise at a glance
| Sector | Hair salons (walk-in cuts) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1983, Hurstville NSW; franchising since 1990 |
| Network | 200+ salons in Australia, New Zealand and the UK |
| Setup cost | $85,000 to $260,000; kiosks from about $85,000 |
| Experience | Hairdressing experience not required |
| Multi-site | Over half of owners run multiple salons |
Figures come from the public sources listed at the end of this guide and can change. Treat them as a starting point and confirm current numbers in the franchise disclosure document.
How the Just Cuts model works financially
A Just Cuts salon earns per service, so revenue depends on cuts per stylist per hour and the price per cut. Stylist wages under the hair and beauty award, penalty rates and rostering to foot traffic are the main costs, along with shopping centre rent.
Kiosk formats lower the setup cost and rent, while larger salons can serve more clients at peak times.
The numbers to test before you buy a Just Cuts franchise
- Clients per stylist hour and average price.
- Stylist wages, penalty rates and retention.
- Rent and outgoings in the shopping centre.
- Product sales and margin.
- Franchise fees and their basis.
- Management cost if you won’t work in the salon.
Buying an existing Just Cuts salon
Existing salons are sold by owners and the franchisor. Check client numbers, stylist rosters and wage records against BAS and bank statements, and confirm staff entitlements that transfer with the business.
How Franchise Co. can help with a Just Cuts purchase
We work with buyers and owners of franchise businesses across Australia. For a Just Cuts salon we can:
- Review the numbers before you sign. Our business due diligence starts from $2,000 + GST and tests client volumes, stylist costs and rent against the disclosure document and the seller’s records.
- Set up the structure and the books. Entity choice, GST, payroll and a chart of accounts that tracks services and wages per hour. See accounting and tax and bookkeeping, BAS and payroll.
- Check your franchise fees. We reconcile franchise fees to the sales they’re calculated on. See royalties and franchise fees.
- Plan the next salon. If a second site is on the cards, we model the cash flow and funding first. See multi-site reporting.
Just Cuts franchise FAQs
How much does a Just Cuts franchise cost?
Just Cuts says a fully operational salon typically costs $85,000 to $260,000, depending on size and location.
Do I need to be a hairdresser?
No. Just Cuts says hairdressing experience isn’t required.
How many Just Cuts salons are there?
More than 200 across Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
What drives profit in a Just Cuts salon?
Clients per stylist hour, stylist wages and rent.
Franchise Co. is an independent accounting practice. We aren’t affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Just Cuts. Just Cuts is a trademark of its owner and is used here only to identify the brand this guide discusses.
Sources and further reading
- SEEK Business: Just Cuts, how the franchise works
- Just Cuts: What you need to know about Just Cuts
- ACCC: Franchise disclosure document
Sources checked November 2026. Franchise costs and fees change. Confirm current figures with the franchisor before acting.
This guide is general information for people considering a franchise in Australia. It doesn’t take your circumstances into account and isn’t personal tax, legal or financial advice.
Talk it through
Every franchise is different. Ask us how this applies to yours.
