Code Ninjas vs Sport Clips Franchise Cost 2026
Code Ninjas runs $169K–$339K. Sport Clips runs $266K–$439K. The gap at midpoint: $98K.
Code Ninjas
$169K–$339K
total investment
Investment Difference
$98K
Code Ninjas costs less
Sport Clips
$266K–$439K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Code Ninjas | Sport Clips | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $169K–$339K | $266K–$439K | Code Ninjas |
| Franchise Fee | $26,000 | $25,000 | Sport Clips |
| Royalty Rate | 8.0% | 6.0% | Sport Clips |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 5.0% | Code Ninjas |
| Net Worth Required | $250K | $400K | Code Ninjas |
| Liquid Capital | $100K | $200K | Code Ninjas |
| Est. Break-Even | 8.4 yr | 22.1 yr | Code Ninjas |
Code Ninjas Profile
- Category
- education
- Total Investment
- $169K–$339K
- Franchise Fee
- $26,000
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- 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
Code Ninjas costs $98K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Sport Clips also wins on royalty rate.