Sport Clips vs Taco Bell Franchise Cost 2026
Sport Clips runs $266K–$439K. Taco Bell runs $575K–$3.4M. The gap at midpoint: $1.6M.
Sport Clips
$266K–$439K
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.6M
Sport Clips costs less
Taco Bell
$575K–$3.4M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Sport Clips | Taco Bell | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $266K–$439K | $575K–$3.4M | Sport Clips |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $45,000 | Sport Clips |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 5.5% | Taco Bell |
| Ad Fund Fee | 5.0% | 4.25% | Taco Bell |
| Net Worth Required | $400K | $1.5M | Sport Clips |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $750K | Sport Clips |
| Est. Break-Even | 22.1 yr | 46.1 yr | Sport Clips |
Sport Clips Profile
- Category
- beauty
- Total Investment
- $266K–$439K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $400K
Taco Bell Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $575K–$3.4M
- Franchise Fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 5.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.9M
Bottom Line
Sport Clips costs $1.6M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Taco Bell also wins on royalty rate.