Great Clips vs Orangetheory Franchise Cost 2026
Great Clips runs $183K–$382K. Orangetheory runs $563K–$1.5M. The gap at midpoint: $746K.
Great Clips
$183K–$382K
total investment
Investment Difference
$746K
Great Clips costs less
Orangetheory
$563K–$1.5M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Great Clips | Orangetheory | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $183K–$382K | $563K–$1.5M | Great Clips |
| Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $59,950 | Great Clips |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 8.0% | Great Clips |
| Ad Fund Fee | 5.0% | 2.0% | Orangetheory |
| Net Worth Required | $300K | $1.0M | Great Clips |
| Liquid Capital | $75K | $500K | Great Clips |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.2 yr | 17.2 yr | Orangetheory |
Great Clips Profile
- Category
- beauty
- Total Investment
- $183K–$382K
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $350K
Orangetheory Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $563K–$1.5M
- Franchise Fee
- $59,950
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
Bottom Line
Great Clips costs $746K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Great Clips also wins on royalty rate.