Baskin-Robbins vs Sport Clips Franchise Cost 2026
Baskin-Robbins runs $97K–$394K. Sport Clips runs $266K–$439K. The gap at midpoint: $107K.
Baskin-Robbins
$97K–$394K
total investment
Investment Difference
$107K
Baskin-Robbins costs less
Sport Clips
$266K–$439K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Baskin-Robbins | Sport Clips | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $97K–$394K | $266K–$439K | Baskin-Robbins |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $25,000 | Baskin-Robbins |
| Royalty Rate | 5.9% | 6.0% | Baskin-Robbins |
| Ad Fund Fee | 5.0% | 5.0% | Baskin-Robbins |
| Net Worth Required | $250K | $400K | Baskin-Robbins |
| Liquid Capital | $100K | $200K | Baskin-Robbins |
| Est. Break-Even | 58.7 yr | 22.1 yr | Sport Clips |
Baskin-Robbins Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $97K–$394K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 5.9%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $380K
Sport Clips Profile
- Category
- beauty
- Total Investment
- $266K–$439K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $400K
Bottom Line
Baskin-Robbins costs $107K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Baskin-Robbins also wins on royalty rate.