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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
Full Dunkin' Cost Breakdown →

Sport Clips Profile

Category
beauty
Total Investment
$266K–$439K
Franchise Fee
$25,000
Royalty
6.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$400K
Full Sport Clips Cost Breakdown →

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.