Great Clips vs Planet Fitness Franchise Cost 2026
Great Clips runs $183K–$382K. Planet Fitness runs $1.6M–$4.5M. The gap at midpoint: $2.7M.
Great Clips
$183K–$382K
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.7M
Great Clips costs less
Planet Fitness
$1.6M–$4.5M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Great Clips | Planet Fitness | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $183K–$382K | $1.6M–$4.5M | Great Clips |
| Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $20,000 | Great Clips |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 7.0% | Great Clips |
| Ad Fund Fee | 5.0% | 7.0% | Great Clips |
| Net Worth Required | $300K | $3.0M | Great Clips |
| Liquid Capital | $75K | $800K | Great Clips |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.2 yr | 72.1 yr | Great Clips |
Great Clips Profile
- Category
- beauty
- Total Investment
- $183K–$382K
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $350K
Planet Fitness Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $1.6M–$4.5M
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $4.2M
Bottom Line
Great Clips costs $2.7M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Great Clips also wins on royalty rate.