CycleBar vs Sport Clips Franchise Cost 2026
CycleBar runs $284K–$487K. Sport Clips runs $266K–$439K. The gap at midpoint: $33K.
CycleBar
$284K–$487K
total investment
Investment Difference
$33K
Sport Clips costs less
Sport Clips
$266K–$439K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | CycleBar | Sport Clips | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $284K–$487K | $266K–$439K | Sport Clips |
| Franchise Fee | $49,500 | $25,000 | Sport Clips |
| Royalty Rate | 7.0% | 6.0% | Sport Clips |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 5.0% | CycleBar |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $400K | Sport Clips |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $200K | CycleBar |
| Est. Break-Even | 12.4 yr | 22.1 yr | CycleBar |
CycleBar Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $284K–$487K
- Franchise Fee
- $49,500
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $520K
Sport Clips Profile
- Category
- beauty
- Total Investment
- $266K–$439K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $400K
Bottom Line
Investment totals are close — $33K apart at the midpoint. The deciding factors here are royalty rate, franchise support, and which category fits your market. Sport Clips has the lower royalty (6.0%).