About Life 4 Cuts Franchise
Life 4 Cuts is a premium interactive photo studio franchise offering fun, high quality selfie photo booth experiences using cutting edge technology.
Each location features advanced lighting, interactive equipment, and instant multi frame photo printing that appeals to social media enthusiasts, friend groups, families, and event goers looking for a memorable and shareable experience.
The franchise fee is $30,000, and Life 4 Cuts has been franchising since 2023.
Life 4 Cuts Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$136K
Average Investment
$217K
Maximum Investment
$298K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 8% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $135,500 – $298,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $136K–$298K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (8% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (1% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (1) | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Real Estate Security/Deposits and Initial Rent (2) | $8,000 | $40,000 |
| Design Concept Fee and architectural services (3) | $5,000 | $6,000 |
| Construction and Remodeling (4) | $50,000 | $70,000 |
| Equipment, Furniture and Fixtures (5) | $20,000 | $50,000 |
| Opening Inventory and Supplies (6) | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Insurance (7) | $5,000 | $15,000 |
| Opening Promotion (8) | $4,000 | $8,000 |
| Cash Registers/Other Office Equipment (9) | $3,000 | $10,000 |
| Initial Training Expenses (10) | $0 | $4,000 |
| Business Licenses, Utility Deposits, Prepaid Fees (11) | $1,500 | $10,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 months (12) | $10,000 | $50,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $2,500 (Transfer Review Fee) and $15,000 (Transfer and Training Fee) |
| Renewal Fee | $15,000 |
| Technology Fee | Up to $250 per month (not currently assessed) |
| Audit Fee | Cost of inspection or audit |
| Additional Training | Currently $1,000 per trainee per day, plus travel and lodging expenses, if any. |
| Photobooth Equipment Service Fee | Currently $0, but if instituted, estimated $1,500 to $3,000 per year. |
| Alternative Supplier Testing Fee | Based on our actual cost |
| Late Payment | 5% of payment due, plus interest at 2% per month (not to exceed highest legal rate) |
| Dishonored Item Fee | $75 plus reimbursement of charge a financial or other institution imposes on us |
| Re-inspection Fee | $500 per re-inspection, plus out of pocket expenses |
| Relocation Fee | $3,500 |
| Indemnification | Actual costs |
| Costs and Attorneys’ Fees | Actual costs |
| POS, Computer or Information Systems Fee | Up to $250 per month (not currently assessed) |
| Remodeling for Renewal of Franchise Agreement | Costs as incurred |
| Management Fee | 20% of Gross Sales |
| Liquidated Damages | Actual costs (average monthly Royalty Fee multiplied by 36 or remaining months) |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 1 to 3 days |
| Classroom Training | 8 |
| On-the-Job Training | 10 |
| Training Location | Our headquarters located in Buena Park, California, or at another location or locations as we may designate |
| Additional Training | We provide ongoing initial training and offer advanced and refresher training for managers. Refresher courses are currently $1,000 per trainee per day, plus travel and lodging expenses. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | A radius around your Life 4 Cuts Outlet, which will vary depending on whether your Outlet is located in an urban, suburban or rural setting. |
| Description | Your non-exclusive Territory will be a radius around your Life 4 Cuts Outlet, which will vary depending on whether your Outlet is located in an urban, suburban or rural setting. In determining the proposed boundaries, we will consider such factors as the population size, ethnic make-up, persons per household, income level, residential/commercial mix, and population age; traffic patterns, parking, and access issues; neighboring business mix; rent and leasing terms; and size, appearance and other physical characteristics of the premises; and presence of any other nearby Life 4 Cuts Outlets. The specific description of your Territory along with the corresponding map showing the clear boundaries of your Territory, will then be placed in writing and incorporated into your franchise agreement. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Term | One additional term of 5 years |
| Renewal Fee | $15,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Franchisor may extend or grant a new Franchise Agreement if you have been in substantial compliance with the agreement. You may have to remodel the Outlet, at your expense. You must sign a Franchise Agreement in effect which may contain materially different terms and conditions than the agreement you signed originally. |
| Transfer Fee | $2,500 (Transfer Review Fee) and $15,000 (Transfer and Training Fee) |
| Transfer Conditions | Transferee qualifies, all amounts due are paid in full, transferee completes training, transfer fee paid, all required documents including a then-current form of the franchise agreement and a transfer agreement containing a general release are executed, and transferee and transferor comply with all of our requirements. |
| Termination for Cause | We can terminate only if you commit any one of several listed violations, including: failure to make timely payments (10 days to cure), operational defaults (30 days to cure), health code violations (24 hours to cure), conviction of a felony, abandonment, unapproved transfers, bankruptcy, or repeated violations. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the franchise and for two years after termination or expiration. |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, you cannot divert business, solicit employees of franchisor/franchisees, or operate a competing business anywhere. After termination/expiration, you cannot operate a competing business for two years within 10 miles of any Life 4 Cuts Outlet, solicit employees of franchisor/franchisees, or contact former suppliers/vendors/customers for a competitive business purpose. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | If you are an individual, you must devote full time and attention to supervising all administrative and operational activities of your franchised business at the franchise location. You and your spouse must sign a personal guaranty. If a legal entity owns the franchise rights, the person who owns a controlling interest in the entity's equity or voting rights, or a general partner, must devote full time and attention to franchise activities. All individual owners of such legal entity and their spouses must sign a personal guaranty. If no owner has a controlling interest, you must designate an 'Operating Principal' with at least 10% ownership and decision-making authority, subject to our approval. |
| Required Suppliers | Our affiliate Venture 2020, Inc. is the Designated Supplier for the photobooth equipment, printing supplies and certain Proprietary Products. |
| Supply Restrictions | The source for almost all of your purchases is restricted in some way. Purchases from us or Designated Suppliers, or that must conform to our specifications, will represent approximately 60% of your total purchases in establishing the Outlet and approximately 75% to 85% of your total purchases in the continuing operation of the Outlet. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | None disclosed for 2023 fiscal year. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not provide, directly or indirectly, any financing to you. We do not guarantee your notes, leases or other obligations. |
Life 4 Cuts Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Life 4 Cuts does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Life 4 Cuts does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Life 4 Cuts Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordLife 4 Cuts has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Life 4 Cuts System Growth
Total Units
5
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
5
Life 4 Cuts currently operates 0 franchised locations and 5 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 16 states: CA, MD, HI, MI, IL, MN, IN, NE, NY, SD, ND, TX, OR, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
0
Net Income
$-49,550
Total Assets
$51K
Audited by HAN & Associates CPAs for year ending December 31.
Life 4 Cuts Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Life 4 Cuts franchise ranges from $135,500 to $298,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $30,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Life 4 Cuts charges a royalty fee of 8% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a 1% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Life 4 Cuts Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Life 4 Cuts to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Life 4 Cuts does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Life 4 Cuts has been franchising since 2023. The FDD shows an investment range of $135,500-$298,000, a 8% of Gross Sales royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $30,000 and the total investment ranges from $135,500 to $298,000 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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