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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
Full Sport Clips Cost Breakdown →

Supercuts Profile

Category
beauty
Total Investment
$177K–$349K
Franchise Fee
$22,500
Royalty
6.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$310K
Full Supercuts Cost Breakdown →

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.