FranchiseBudget

Sport Clips Franchise Cost 2026

Total investment: $266,300–$439,500. Franchise fee: $25,000. Royalty: 6.0% + 5.0% ad fee. Based on FDD disclosure data.

$25,000
Franchise Fee
One-time brand license
$266,300–$439,500
Total Investment
Full startup range
6.0% + 5.0% ad
Royalty Rate
Monthly % of gross revenue
$400K
Est. Annual Revenue
Per unit estimate

Startup Cost Breakdown

Item 7 FDD disclosure categories for Sport Clips

Real Estate & Buildout $130,000
Equipment & Fixtures $70,000
Initial Inventory $5,000
Initial Marketing $20,000
Working Capital Reserve $50,000

Qualification Requirements

Net Worth Required
$400,000
Liquid Capital Required
$200,000

vs. Beauty & Personal Care Average

Investment vs. Category Avg
-13% vs. avg ($404K)
Royalty vs. Category Avg
+0.2% vs. avg (5.8%)

Break-Even Estimate

Rough estimate based on industry-average net margins for Beauty & Personal Care franchises. Actual results vary.

~22.1 years

Based on $400K estimated annual revenue, 12% net margin, and 6.0+5.0% royalty burden.

This is an estimate only. Call current franchisees (listed in FDD Item 20) for real-world data.

Data Sources

Investment ranges, royalty rates, and fee structures: Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under the FTC Franchise Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 436). Revenue estimates: Item 19 Financial Performance Representations where available. Updated May 2026.