Sport Clips vs Wingstop Franchise Cost 2026
Sport Clips runs $266K–$439K. Wingstop runs $389K–$902K. The gap at midpoint: $293K.
Sport Clips
$266K–$439K
total investment
Investment Difference
$293K
Sport Clips costs less
Wingstop
$389K–$902K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Sport Clips | Wingstop | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $266K–$439K | $389K–$902K | Sport Clips |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $20,000 | Wingstop |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 6.0% | Sport Clips |
| Ad Fund Fee | 5.0% | 4.0% | Wingstop |
| Net Worth Required | $400K | $1.2M | Sport Clips |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $600K | Sport Clips |
| Est. Break-Even | 22.1 yr | 20.2 yr | Wingstop |
Sport Clips Profile
- Category
- beauty
- Total Investment
- $266K–$439K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $400K
Wingstop Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $389K–$902K
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.6M
Bottom Line
Sport Clips costs $293K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Sport Clips also wins on royalty rate.