American Family Care vs Great Clips Franchise Cost 2026
American Family Care runs $1.0M–$1.6M. Great Clips runs $183K–$382K. The gap at midpoint: $1.1M.
American Family Care
$1.0M–$1.6M
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.1M
Great Clips costs less
Great Clips
$183K–$382K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | American Family Care | Great Clips | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.0M–$1.6M | $183K–$382K | Great Clips |
| Franchise Fee | $60,000 | $20,000 | Great Clips |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 6.0% | American Family Care |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 5.0% | American Family Care |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $300K | Great Clips |
| Liquid Capital | $550K | $75K | Great Clips |
| Est. Break-Even | 6.1 yr | 20.2 yr | American Family Care |
American Family Care Profile
- Category
- health
- Total Investment
- $1.0M–$1.6M
- Franchise Fee
- $60,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.2M
Great Clips Profile
- Category
- beauty
- Total Investment
- $183K–$382K
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $350K
Bottom Line
Great Clips costs $1.1M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. American Family Care also wins on royalty rate.