Burger King vs Great Clips Franchise Cost 2026
Burger King runs $1.9M–$3.3M. Great Clips runs $183K–$382K. The gap at midpoint: $2.3M.
Burger King
$1.9M–$3.3M
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.3M
Great Clips costs less
Great Clips
$183K–$382K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Burger King | Great Clips | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.9M–$3.3M | $183K–$382K | Great Clips |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $20,000 | Great Clips |
| Royalty Rate | 4.5% | 6.0% | Burger King |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.0% | 5.0% | Burger King |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $300K | Great Clips |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $75K | Great Clips |
| Est. Break-Even | 52.4 yr | 20.2 yr | Great Clips |
Burger King Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.9M–$3.3M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 4.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.4M
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 $2.3M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Burger King also wins on royalty rate.