Dunkin' vs Great Clips Franchise Cost 2026
Dunkin' runs $526K–$1.8M. Great Clips runs $183K–$382K. The gap at midpoint: $885K.
Dunkin'
$526K–$1.8M
total investment
Investment Difference
$885K
Great Clips costs less
Great Clips
$183K–$382K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Dunkin' | Great Clips | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $526K–$1.8M | $183K–$382K | Great Clips |
| Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $20,000 | Great Clips |
| Royalty Rate | 5.9% | 6.0% | Dunkin' |
| Ad Fund Fee | 5.0% | 5.0% | Dunkin' |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $300K | Great Clips |
| Liquid Capital | $250K | $75K | Great Clips |
| Est. Break-Even | 96.5 yr | 20.2 yr | Great Clips |
Dunkin' Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $526K–$1.8M
- Franchise Fee
- $40,000
- Royalty
- 5.9%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.1M
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 $885K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Dunkin' also wins on royalty rate.