BrightStar Care vs Sport Clips Franchise Cost 2026
BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. Sport Clips runs $266K–$439K. The gap at midpoint: $180K.
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Investment Difference
$180K
BrightStar Care costs less
Sport Clips
$266K–$439K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | BrightStar Care | Sport Clips | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $113K–$232K | $266K–$439K | BrightStar Care |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $25,000 | Sport Clips |
| Royalty Rate | 5.25% | 6.0% | BrightStar Care |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.5% | 5.0% | BrightStar Care |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $400K | Sport Clips |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $200K | BrightStar Care |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.0 yr | 22.1 yr | BrightStar Care |
BrightStar Care Profile
- Category
- senior care
- Total Investment
- $113K–$232K
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.25%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.0M
Sport Clips Profile
- Category
- beauty
- Total Investment
- $266K–$439K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $400K
Bottom Line
BrightStar Care costs $180K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. BrightStar Care also wins on royalty rate.