Great Clips Franchise Cost (2026)
Complete cost breakdown for Great Clips franchise: $188K–$420K investment, 6% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2026 FDD.
Source: 2026 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$188K–$420K
Franchise Fee
$20K–$35K
Non-refundable
Royalty
6%
gross sales
Ad Fund
5%
gross sales
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 5% of gross sales | |
| Technology Fee | $250/monthly | POS software license and support fee (Innovative Computer Software) |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$399K
From Item 19 (2026 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.5x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
11.0%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $399K, you'd pay approximately $24K/year in royalties alone, plus $20K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Initial Advertising Contribution to MDAF | $5K |
| Architecture Fees | — |
| Lease Liability Fee | $2K |
| Lease Review Fee | — |
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