
Bishops
Personal Care Services · Hair Salons, Skincare, Eyelashes, Nails
Description
What is Bishops?
Bishops isn't just another salon concept—it's a brand with purpose, proven staying power, and a clear position in a fragmented industry.
For more than 20 years, Bishops has made exceptional haircuts and color accessible to everyone who wants to express their boldest, most authentic self—without judgment or pretense. It's a modern, inclusive salon where individuality is celebrated, talented stylists build meaningful careers, and communities feel at home.
From an investment perspective, Bishops occupies the sweet spot the industry has been missing; better than a discount haircut chain, more approachable than luxury salons, and never at the expense of quality.
The brand's community-first philosophy is more than marketing. Every location is encouraged to become part of its neighborhood by supporting local nonprofits, schools, and charitable organizations—creating loyal customers and lasting community connections.
For franchisees, Bishops offers flexibility that appeals to a broad range of investors. Owners can choose to be actively involved or operate through an executive model. More than 75% of franchisees work fewer than 10 hours per week, relying on a professional General Manager to oversee day-to-day operations while they focus on strategic growth, multiple businesses, family, or other pursuits.
Bishops is redefining the salon experience—one great cut, one authentic connection, and one thriving community at a time.
- Unique brand that appeals to broad customer base
- High repeat service rate
- Recession resistant
- Support of Head to Toe Brands and The Riverside Company
Location Analysis
Where Bishops wins
Bishops is best suited for high-visibility retail locations in established urban and suburban trade areas with strong daily traffic. Ideal sites are located in neighborhood shopping centers, lifestyle centers, or street-front retail near complementary businesses such as restaurants, fitness studios, grocery stores, and entertainment venues. The brand performs well in communities with a diverse mix of young professionals, families, and students, where convenience, accessibility, and ample parking support recurring customer visits.
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Financial Analysis
The numbers behind Bishops
Veteran discount available
Bishops participates in a veteran discount program on the franchise fee. Ask your Franzy advisor or the brand for current eligibility and terms.
Bishops is built on a diversified, recurring service model in one of the most resilient consumer industries—professional hair care. Unlike concepts that cater to only one demographic, Bishops serves men, women, and children, with a customer base that is approximately 50% women and 50% men, creating broad market appeal and reducing reliance on a single customer segment and barbershop services.
Revenue is generated from multiple service categories, including haircuts, color, styling, treatments, and retail products. This diversified mix, combined with repeat customer visits, provides franchisees with multiple opportunities to build long-term customer relationships and recurring revenue.
Positioned squarely between discount haircut chains and premium luxury salons, Bishops fills a significant gap in the marketplace by delivering elevated service, exceptional quality, and an inclusive experience at an approachable price point.
The model is designed to support both owner-operators and executive-style ownership. With professional salon managers overseeing daily operations, many franchisees are able to focus on growing their business, pursuing additional investments, or enjoying greater lifestyle flexibility.
For complete financial performance information, prospective franchisees should review Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and conduct their own due diligence as part of the discovery process.
Financing partners
Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees
Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.
FranFund
CRF USA
Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.
First Bank of the Lake
Pension Pros
The model
How Bishops works
Sells to businesses, contractors, or property owners.
Sells directly to consumers and homeowners.
Serves both businesses and consumers.
FDD Item 7
Initial investment range
Per FDD Item 7, total initial investment ranges from $373,442 to $544,293. The midpoint $458,868 is what most franchisees report at signing — financing typically reduces cash-at-close by 80–90%. Knowing the investment range helps you plan confidently and ensure you're fully prepared to make the leap.
FDD Item 19
Average gross sales
According to Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, Bishops has an average gross revenue of $538K. (Note: This information is based on the latest FDD in our records. Please review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and confirm this information directly with the brand. We make no claims of accuracy for the information presented.)
Growth over time
Franchise footprint
2026 Franchise Disclosure
FDD documents
Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Bishops's 2026 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.
Connect to download Items 2, 3, 4, and 11 — direct from the franchisor.
Buyer FAQs
Frequently asked questions
The initial investment for a Bishops franchise typically ranges between $373,442.00 and $544,293.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.
Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) we have on record, which was issued in 2026. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. Only the franchisor can confirm that the information is complete and accurate and we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.

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