# Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids

> Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids is a children-focused salon franchise founded in Indianapolis in 1994. Its salons combine trained stylists with vehicle-shaped chairs, screens and playful surroundings. Families buy haircuts and related services; franchisees buy access to the brand, operating support and salon systems. The network operates in the United States and Canada.

- **Founded:** 1994
- **Headquarters:** Salt Lake City, United States
- **Founders:** Cookie Shelton (Co-founder), Larry Shelton (Co-founder)
- **Products:** KidsCut, KidsCut with Shampoo, Baby’s First Haircut Package, Styling, braiding and bang trims, Teen and parent haircuts
- **Notable:** Founded in Indianapolis in 1994., Acquired by existing franchisees Neal and Alexis Courtney in 2014., Ranked No. 1,353 on the 2017 Inc. 5000, as reported by BYU Marriott in 2018.

## Products & services

- **KidsCut** — Children’s haircut by stylists specializing in working with kids.
- **KidsCut with Shampoo** — Haircut with shampoo service.
- **Baby’s First Haircut Package** — KidsCut with a certificate, photograph and keepsake lock of hair.
- **Styling, braiding and bang trims** — Maintenance and occasion styling; availability varies by salon.
- **Teen and parent haircuts** — Teen Cut for ages 13 and up, plus Mommy Cut and Daddy Cut at participating locations.
- **Cookie Cutters mobile app** — Booking, specials, staff information and loyalty account features; available on iOS and Android.
- **Salon franchise** — Brand license, salon design, training, operating systems and marketing support.

## Achievements

- Founded in Indianapolis in 1994.
- Acquired by existing franchisees Neal and Alexis Courtney in 2014.
- Ranked No. 1,353 on the 2017 Inc. 5000, as reported by BYU Marriott in 2018.
- Ranked No. 348 in Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500.

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — Google Play lists a March 12, 2026 update for the Cookie Cutters app.
- **2026-03** — Third-party extraction of the March 25, 2026 Wisconsin franchise filing lists a $138,200-$390,200 startup investment and $40,000 franchise fee.
- **2026-01** — The 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500 places Cookie Cutters at No. 348; the directory lists 122 units.
- **2025-11** — Neal Courtney discussed leadership, culture and the pandemic response on The Bliss Business Podcast.

## Links

- Website: https://haircutsarefun.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cookie-cutters-haircuts-for-kids/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/cookie_cutters
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CookieCuttersHaircutsforKids
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookiecutters_haircutsforkids/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CookieCuttersCorporate/

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Last updated: 2026-10-23