Jersey Mike's vs Sport Clips Franchise Cost 2026
Jersey Mike's runs $252K–$755K. Sport Clips runs $266K–$439K. The gap at midpoint: $151K.
Jersey Mike's
$252K–$755K
total investment
Investment Difference
$151K
Sport Clips costs less
Sport Clips
$266K–$439K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Jersey Mike's | Sport Clips | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $252K–$755K | $266K–$439K | Sport Clips |
| Franchise Fee | $18,500 | $25,000 | Jersey Mike's |
| Royalty Rate | 6.5% | 6.0% | Sport Clips |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 5.0% | Jersey Mike's |
| Net Worth Required | $300K | $400K | Jersey Mike's |
| Liquid Capital | $100K | $200K | Jersey Mike's |
| Est. Break-Even | 13.7 yr | 22.1 yr | Jersey Mike's |
Jersey Mike's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $252K–$755K
- Franchise Fee
- $18,500
- Royalty
- 6.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.0M
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 $151K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Sport Clips also wins on royalty rate.