Arby's vs Sport Clips Franchise Cost 2026
Arby's runs $314K–$1.8M. Sport Clips runs $266K–$439K. The gap at midpoint: $700K.
Arby's
$314K–$1.8M
total investment
Investment Difference
$700K
Sport Clips costs less
Sport Clips
$266K–$439K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Arby's | Sport Clips | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $314K–$1.8M | $266K–$439K | Sport Clips |
| Franchise Fee | $37,500 | $25,000 | Sport Clips |
| Royalty Rate | 4.0% | 6.0% | Arby's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.2% | 5.0% | Arby's |
| Net Worth Required | $1.0M | $400K | Sport Clips |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $200K | Sport Clips |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.5 yr | 22.1 yr | Arby's |
Arby's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $314K–$1.8M
- Franchise Fee
- $37,500
- Royalty
- 4.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.4M
Sport Clips Profile
- Category
- beauty
- Total Investment
- $266K–$439K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $400K
Bottom Line
Sport Clips costs $700K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Arby's also wins on royalty rate.