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Hand and Stone vs Keller Williams Franchise Cost 2026

Hand and Stone runs $531K–$663K. Keller Williams runs $183K–$336K. The gap at midpoint: $337K.

Hand and Stone

$531K–$663K

total investment

Investment Difference

$337K

Keller Williams costs less

Keller Williams

$183K–$336K

total investment

Cost Breakdown

Category Hand and Stone Keller Williams Lower Cost
Total Investment $531K–$663K $183K–$336K Keller Williams
Franchise Fee $45,000 $35,000 Keller Williams
Royalty Rate 5.0% 6.0% Hand and Stone
Ad Fund Fee 3.0% 0.0% Keller Williams
Net Worth Required $500K $0 Keller Williams
Liquid Capital $250K $150K Keller Williams
Est. Break-Even 7.8 yr 3.6 yr Keller Williams

Hand and Stone Profile

Category
beauty
Total Investment
$531K–$663K
Franchise Fee
$45,000
Royalty
5.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$1.1M
Full Hand and Stone Cost Breakdown →

Keller Williams Profile

Category
real estate
Total Investment
$183K–$336K
Franchise Fee
$35,000
Royalty
6.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$1.2M
Full Keller Williams Cost Breakdown →

Bottom Line

Keller Williams costs $337K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Hand and Stone also wins on royalty rate.