Great Clips vs Taco Bell Franchise Cost 2026
Great Clips runs $183K–$382K. Taco Bell runs $575K–$3.4M. The gap at midpoint: $1.7M.
Great Clips
$183K–$382K
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.7M
Great Clips costs less
Taco Bell
$575K–$3.4M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Great Clips | Taco Bell | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $183K–$382K | $575K–$3.4M | Great Clips |
| Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $45,000 | Great Clips |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 5.5% | Taco Bell |
| Ad Fund Fee | 5.0% | 4.25% | Taco Bell |
| Net Worth Required | $300K | $1.5M | Great Clips |
| Liquid Capital | $75K | $750K | Great Clips |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.2 yr | 46.1 yr | Great Clips |
Great Clips Profile
- Category
- beauty
- Total Investment
- $183K–$382K
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $350K
Taco Bell Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $575K–$3.4M
- Franchise Fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 5.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.9M
Bottom Line
Great Clips costs $1.7M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Taco Bell also wins on royalty rate.