Burger King vs Sport Clips Franchise Cost 2026
Burger King runs $1.9M–$3.3M. Sport Clips runs $266K–$439K. The gap at midpoint: $2.2M.
Burger King
$1.9M–$3.3M
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.2M
Sport Clips costs less
Sport Clips
$266K–$439K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Burger King | Sport Clips | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.9M–$3.3M | $266K–$439K | Sport Clips |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $25,000 | Sport Clips |
| Royalty Rate | 4.5% | 6.0% | Burger King |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.0% | 5.0% | Burger King |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $400K | Sport Clips |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $200K | Sport Clips |
| Est. Break-Even | 52.4 yr | 22.1 yr | Sport Clips |
Burger King Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.9M–$3.3M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 4.5%
- 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 $2.2M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Burger King also wins on royalty rate.