25,000 jobs on the line—chain implodes, leaves 443 empty storefronts across 38 states

For years, brands like Supercuts, Cost Cutters, and Roosters were fixtures of American malls and neighborhood shopping centers, promoted as steady, "recession-resistant" services. Now their owner, Regis Corporation, is unwinding that presence at an unprecedented pace. In fiscal 2025 alone, the company closed 443 franchised salons, signaling not just a corporate retrenchment but a broader shift in how Americans shop, work, and spend on everyday...