Sport Clips vs Supercuts Franchise Cost 2026
Sport Clips runs $266K–$439K. Supercuts runs $177K–$349K. The gap at midpoint: $89K.
Sport Clips
$266K–$439K
total investment
Investment Difference
$89K
Supercuts costs less
Supercuts
$177K–$349K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Sport Clips | Supercuts | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $266K–$439K | $177K–$349K | Supercuts |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $22,500 | Supercuts |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 6.0% | Sport Clips |
| Ad Fund Fee | 5.0% | 5.0% | Sport Clips |
| Net Worth Required | $400K | $300K | Supercuts |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $75K | Supercuts |
| Est. Break-Even | 22.1 yr | 21.2 yr | Supercuts |
Sport Clips Profile
- Category
- beauty
- Total Investment
- $266K–$439K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $400K
Supercuts Profile
- Category
- beauty
- Total Investment
- $177K–$349K
- Franchise Fee
- $22,500
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $310K
Bottom Line
Supercuts costs $89K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Sport Clips also wins on royalty rate.