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European Wax Center vs Sport Clips Franchise Cost 2026

European Wax Center runs $370K–$574K. Sport Clips runs $266K–$439K. The gap at midpoint: $119K.

European Wax Center

$370K–$574K

total investment

Investment Difference

$119K

Sport Clips costs less

Sport Clips

$266K–$439K

total investment

Cost Breakdown

Category European Wax Center Sport Clips Lower Cost
Total Investment $370K–$574K $266K–$439K Sport Clips
Franchise Fee $45,000 $25,000 Sport Clips
Royalty Rate 6.0% 6.0% European Wax Center
Ad Fund Fee 4.0% 5.0% European Wax Center
Net Worth Required $500K $400K Sport Clips
Liquid Capital $350K $200K Sport Clips
Est. Break-Even 11.8 yr 22.1 yr European Wax Center

European Wax Center Profile

Category
beauty
Total Investment
$370K–$574K
Franchise Fee
$45,000
Royalty
6.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$800K
Full European Wax Center 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 $119K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. European Wax Center also wins on royalty rate.