Kumon vs Sport Clips Franchise Cost 2026
Kumon runs $73K–$154K. Sport Clips runs $266K–$439K. The gap at midpoint: $238K.
Kumon
$73K–$154K
total investment
Investment Difference
$238K
Kumon costs less
Sport Clips
$266K–$439K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Kumon | Sport Clips | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $73K–$154K | $266K–$439K | Kumon |
| Franchise Fee | $2,000 | $25,000 | Kumon |
| Royalty Rate | 0.0% | 6.0% | Kumon |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 5.0% | Kumon |
| Net Worth Required | $150K | $400K | Kumon |
| Liquid Capital | $70K | $200K | Kumon |
| Est. Break-Even | 2.3 yr | 22.1 yr | Kumon |
Kumon Profile
- Category
- education
- Total Investment
- $73K–$154K
- Franchise Fee
- $2,000
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $280K
Sport Clips Profile
- Category
- beauty
- Total Investment
- $266K–$439K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $400K
Bottom Line
Kumon costs $238K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Kumon also wins on royalty rate.