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Beauty & Personal Care Franchise Costs 2026
Hair salons, waxing centers, and massage franchises. Repeat-visit models with predictable revenue once the location matures.
$177K
Lowest Entry
Supercuts
$393K
Avg. Investment
Across 5 brands
$31,500
Avg. Franchise Fee
One-time cost
5.8%
Avg. Royalty
Monthly % of revenue
All Beauty & Personal Care Franchises
| Brand | Franchise Fee | Total Investment | Royalty | Est. Revenue | Break-Even |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supercuts | $22,500 | $177,000–$349,000 | 6.0%+5.0% | $310,000 | ~21.2 yr |
| Great Clips | $20,000 | $183,300–$382,600 | 6.0%+5.0% | $350,000 | ~20.2 yr |
| Sport Clips | $25,000 | $266,300–$439,500 | 6.0%+5.0% | $400,000 | ~22.1 yr |
| European Wax Center | $45,000 | $370,965–$574,015 | 6.0%+4.0% | $800,000 | ~11.8 yr |
| Hand and Stone | $45,000 | $531,769–$663,369 | 5.0%+3.0% | $1,100,000 | ~7.8 yr |
Beauty & Personal Care Franchise Details
Supercuts
$177,000–$349,000 total investment
$22,500
Franchise fee
6.0% + 5.0%
Royalty + ad fee
$310,000
Est. annual revenue
~21.2 yr
Break-even est.
RE $100,000
Equip $55,000
Inv $4,500
Mkt $12,000
WC $35,000
Great Clips
$183,300–$382,600 total investment
$20,000
Franchise fee
6.0% + 5.0%
Royalty + ad fee
$350,000
Est. annual revenue
~20.2 yr
Break-even est.
RE $115,000
Equip $65,000
Inv $5,000
Mkt $15,000
WC $40,000
Sport Clips
$266,300–$439,500 total investment
$25,000
Franchise fee
6.0% + 5.0%
Royalty + ad fee
$400,000
Est. annual revenue
~22.1 yr
Break-even est.
RE $130,000
Equip $70,000
Inv $5,000
Mkt $20,000
WC $50,000
European Wax Center
$370,965–$574,015 total investment
$45,000
Franchise fee
6.0% + 4.0%
Royalty + ad fee
$800,000
Est. annual revenue
~11.8 yr
Break-even est.
RE $180,000
Equip $85,000
Inv $12,000
Mkt $25,000
WC $60,000
Hand and Stone
$531,769–$663,369 total investment
$45,000
Franchise fee
5.0% + 3.0%
Royalty + ad fee
$1,100,000
Est. annual revenue
~7.8 yr
Break-even est.
RE $250,000
Equip $120,000
Inv $8,000
Mkt $30,000
WC $75,000
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Data Sources
Investment ranges, royalty rates, and fee structures: Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under the FTC Franchise Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 436). Revenue estimates: Item 19 Financial Performance Representations where available. Updated March 2026.