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How Much Does a Great Clips Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Great Clips franchise costs between $187,800 and $187,800 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $20,000.

$187,800
Minimum Investment
$187,800
Maximum Investment
$20,000
Franchise Fee
$20,000 – $35,000
Fee Range

Great Clips Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $20,000
Fee Range $6,000 – $35,000
Item 7 Fee Estimate $20,000 – $35,000

Great Clips Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Great Clips franchise, as reported in the 2026 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment
Great Clips minimum investment breakdown
Maximum Investment
Great Clips maximum investment breakdown
Franchise Fee $20,000 – $35,000
Initial Franchise Fee Lump sum of $20,000 for your first Franchise Agreement Two installments of $10,000 each for subsequent Franchise Agreements Lump sum of $35,000 if you sign a Three Star Program Agreement · Upon signing of your Franchise Agreement $10,000 upon signing of each subsequent Franchise Agreement; $10,000 when you order your equipment. Upon signing of your Three Star Program Agreement $20,000 – $35,000
Real Estate $71,100 – $87,800
Leasehold Improvements, including Labor When construction starts $70,000
Rent and Security Deposits Lump sum · When you sign your lease or start up an account with utility company $1,000 – $10,000
Lease Liability Fee and Lease Review Fee Lump sum · Upon assignment of lease or sublease to you $0 – $4,000
Architecture Fees Lump sum $100 – $3,800
Equipment & Assets $44,700 – $64,600
Fixtures, Signage and Furnishings, including Salon Technology Hardware Lump sum · When ordered $40,000 – $55,000
Opening Inventory and Supplies Lump sum · When ordered $4,700 – $6,400
Sales Tax on Fixtures, Signage and Furnishings Lump sum $0 – $3,200
Training $1,500 – $2,500
Travel and Expenses While Training During training $1,500 – $2,500
Working Capital & Reserves $20,000 – $60,000
Additional Funds (3-6 Months) $20,000 – $60,000
Other Costs $30,500 – $-62,100
Grand Opening Advertising $20,000 – $25,000
Freight Lump sum $4,000 – $7,000
Initial Advertising Contribution to the MDAF Lump sum · Upon signing of your first Franchise Agreement When you order your equipment for subsequent Franchise Agreements Upon signing of your Three Star Program Agreement $5,000
Insurance Before opening $1,500 – $3,000
Total Estimated Investment $187,800

How Does Great Clips Compare to Other Personal Care Franchises?

Great Clips's minimum investment of $187,800 is below the Personal Care industry median. The median minimum investment for Personal Care franchises is $282,900.

$187,800
Great Clips Min
$282,900
Personal Care Median Min
$187,800
Great Clips Max
$553,950
Personal Care Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Great Clips?

The total startup cost for a Great Clips franchise ranges from $187,800 to $187,800, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $71,100 to $87,800.

How much is the Great Clips franchise fee?

The Great Clips franchise fee is $20,000, with a range of $6,000 to $35,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2026 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Great Clips a good investment?

Great Clips requires a total franchise investment of $187,800 to $187,800 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Great Clips franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Great Clips franchise owner make?

Great Clips franchise locations report median gross sales of $382,316 per the 2026 FDD Item 19. See our Great Clips franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.

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