Chick-fil-A vs Great Clips Franchise Cost 2026
Chick-fil-A runs $342K–$2.2M. Great Clips runs $183K–$382K. The gap at midpoint: $1.0M.
Chick-fil-A
$342K–$2.2M
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.0M
Great Clips costs less
Great Clips
$183K–$382K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Chick-fil-A | Great Clips | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $342K–$2.2M | $183K–$382K | Great Clips |
| Franchise Fee | $10,000 | $20,000 | Chick-fil-A |
| Royalty Rate | 0.0% | 6.0% | Chick-fil-A |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 5.0% | Chick-fil-A |
| Net Worth Required | $0 | $300K | Chick-fil-A |
| Liquid Capital | $10K | $75K | Chick-fil-A |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.3 yr | 20.2 yr | Chick-fil-A |
Chick-fil-A Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $342K–$2.2M
- Franchise Fee
- $10,000
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $8.1M
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 $1.0M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Chick-fil-A also wins on royalty rate.