Salt Lake City-based Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids has acquired Snip-its Franchising Co. LLC and its affiliates, headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
The transaction adds 38 Snip-its salons and 15 franchisees to the Cookie Cutters system, expanding its total footprint to 159 locations across the U.S. and Canada.
Cookie Cutters said the combination will form the largest multi-brand children’s salon platform in the country.
A release said the two brands will operate together as Snip-its Franchising LLC with “plans to leverage shared systems, vendor relationships and technology to drive efficiency and franchisee success.”
“I’ve been fortunate to work with some well-known franchise brands over the years and also gain invaluable experience as a multi-unit franchisee,” said Neal Courtney, CEO of Cookie Cutters. “Having experienced franchising from both sides — the corporate level and the owner’s seat — gives us a real appreciation for what it takes to build something lasting. Bringing Cookie Cutters and Snip-its together is about taking that experience and creating a stronger platform that supports our franchisees while delivering something truly special for the families that we serve.”
“This isn’t about blending the brands; it’s about building a stronger platform for both,” said Alexis Courtney, COO of Cookie Cutters. “Snip-its will retain its creative personality and loyal following, while we apply the structure and operational tools that have helped Cookie Cutters grow. It’s about preserving what makes each brand special, while strengthening the foundation that supports them.”