Hand and Stone vs Sport Clips Franchise Cost 2026
Hand and Stone runs $531K–$663K. Sport Clips runs $266K–$439K. The gap at midpoint: $244K.
Hand and Stone
$531K–$663K
total investment
Investment Difference
$244K
Sport Clips costs less
Sport Clips
$266K–$439K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Hand and Stone | Sport Clips | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $531K–$663K | $266K–$439K | Sport Clips |
| Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $25,000 | Sport Clips |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 6.0% | Hand and Stone |
| Ad Fund Fee | 3.0% | 5.0% | Hand and Stone |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $400K | Sport Clips |
| Liquid Capital | $250K | $200K | Sport Clips |
| Est. Break-Even | 7.8 yr | 22.1 yr | Hand and Stone |
Hand and Stone Profile
- Category
- beauty
- Total Investment
- $531K–$663K
- Franchise Fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.1M
Sport Clips Profile
- Category
- beauty
- Total Investment
- $266K–$439K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $400K
Bottom Line
Sport Clips costs $244K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Hand and Stone also wins on royalty rate.