Cold Stone Creamery vs Sport Clips Franchise Cost 2026
Cold Stone Creamery runs $370K–$640K. Sport Clips runs $266K–$439K. The gap at midpoint: $152K.
Cold Stone Creamery
$370K–$640K
total investment
Investment Difference
$152K
Sport Clips costs less
Sport Clips
$266K–$439K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Cold Stone Creamery | Sport Clips | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $370K–$640K | $266K–$439K | Sport Clips |
| Franchise Fee | $27,000 | $25,000 | Sport Clips |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 6.0% | Cold Stone Creamery |
| Ad Fund Fee | 3.0% | 5.0% | Cold Stone Creamery |
| Net Worth Required | $250K | $400K | Cold Stone Creamery |
| Liquid Capital | $100K | $200K | Cold Stone Creamery |
| Est. Break-Even | 39.1 yr | 22.1 yr | Sport Clips |
Cold Stone Creamery Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $370K–$640K
- Franchise Fee
- $27,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $430K
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 $152K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Cold Stone Creamery also wins on royalty rate.