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Great Clips vs Mathnasium Franchise Cost 2026

Great Clips runs $183K–$382K. Mathnasium runs $112K–$149K. The gap at midpoint: $152K.

Great Clips

$183K–$382K

total investment

Investment Difference

$152K

Mathnasium costs less

Mathnasium

$112K–$149K

total investment

Cost Breakdown

Category Great Clips Mathnasium Lower Cost
Total Investment $183K–$382K $112K–$149K Mathnasium
Franchise Fee $20,000 $49,000 Great Clips
Royalty Rate 6.0% 10.0% Great Clips
Ad Fund Fee 5.0% 2.0% Mathnasium
Net Worth Required $300K $100K Mathnasium
Liquid Capital $75K $100K Great Clips
Est. Break-Even 20.2 yr 6.2 yr Mathnasium

Great Clips Profile

Category
beauty
Total Investment
$183K–$382K
Franchise Fee
$20,000
Royalty
6.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$350K
Full Great Clips Cost Breakdown →

Mathnasium Profile

Category
education
Total Investment
$112K–$149K
Franchise Fee
$49,000
Royalty
10.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$350K
Full Mathnasium Cost Breakdown →

Bottom Line

Mathnasium costs $152K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Great Clips also wins on royalty rate.