Dunkin' vs Sport Clips Franchise Cost 2026
Dunkin' runs $526K–$1.8M. Sport Clips runs $266K–$439K. The gap at midpoint: $815K.
Dunkin'
$526K–$1.8M
total investment
Investment Difference
$815K
Sport Clips costs less
Sport Clips
$266K–$439K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Dunkin' | Sport Clips | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $526K–$1.8M | $266K–$439K | Sport Clips |
| Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $25,000 | Sport Clips |
| Royalty Rate | 5.9% | 6.0% | Dunkin' |
| Ad Fund Fee | 5.0% | 5.0% | Dunkin' |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $400K | Sport Clips |
| Liquid Capital | $250K | $200K | Sport Clips |
| Est. Break-Even | 96.5 yr | 22.1 yr | Sport Clips |
Dunkin' Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $526K–$1.8M
- Franchise Fee
- $40,000
- Royalty
- 5.9%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.1M
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 $815K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Dunkin' also wins on royalty rate.