Sport Clips, Inc.
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Sport Clips, Inc. franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 1995 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Georgetown, TX United States Source: franchise.org
Sport Clips franchise specializes in men's and boys' haircuts with a sports-themed salon experience featuring televised games and sports memorabilia.
Headline figures
Sport Clips, Inc. quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Sport Clips, Inc. franchise?
- The Sport Clips, Inc. Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $236,800–$580,500 for its multi-unit format (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 26). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Sport Clips, Inc. initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $30,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 18). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Sport Clips, Inc. charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 6% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 17). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 22). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Sport Clips, Inc. disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Sport Clips, Inc. FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 54). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- Is Sport Clips, Inc. a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $236,800 – $580,500 (Sport Clips one store; franchise fee may cover up to three stores — *TOTAL $236,800 - $580,500) in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 7 separate groups: revenue and costs and other measures and profit for 14 Company-owned CentralTexas,SouthernNevada,Oklahoma,Arkansas,NewYork; no franchises offered in these markets locations; revenue and costs and other measures and profit for 22 Company-owned CentralTexas,SouthernNevada,Oklahoma,Arkansas,NewYork; no franchises offered in these markets locations; revenue and costs and other measures and profit for 22 Company-owned CentralTexas,SouthernNevada,Oklahoma,Arkansas,NewYork; no franchises offered in these markets locations; revenue and other measures and costs and profit for 73 Company-owned CentralTexas,SouthernNevada,Oklahoma,Arkansas,NewYork; no franchises offered in these markets locations; revenue and costs and other measures and profit for 15 Company-owned CentralTexas,SouthernNevada,Oklahoma,Arkansas,NewYork; no franchises offered in these markets locations; other measures and revenue for 1,645 Franchised locations; other measures for 1,645 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Sport Clips, Inc. head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 26
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 18
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Weekly royalty net salesMain ongoing fee
62 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
7 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
14 locations
Revenue, costs, profit and other measures · 14 locations
- Who is counted
- Company stores sales band 400001–500000
- Period
- dollars
- Excluded
- 6nonmature opened sinceQ4 2024,2temporarilyclosed,5NewYork;73of86included. Limited procedural/product tests possible.
- Method
- Average by sales band, unaudited. Operating profit excludes royalties/weekly training; payroll includes manager but excludes401K/disability/medical. Occupancy includes rent,pass-through,utilities,phone,repairs.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 ·
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($236,800 – $580,500) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 26
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 18
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company stores sales band 400001–500000 · PDF p. 54; PDF p. 55
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company stores sales band Over600k · PDF p. 54; PDF p. 55
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company stores sales band Under400k · PDF p. 54; PDF p. 55
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company stores sales band All · PDF p. 54; PDF p. 55
- [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company stores sales band 500001–600000 · PDF p. 54; PDF p. 55
- [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised stores mature more than2years, operationalDec31,2025 · PDF p. 53
- [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Mature franchised stores >2years operationalDec31,2025 · PDF p. 53
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
1,760 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | assets current assets cash and cash equivalents | $22,090 |
| 2025 | accounts receivable | $2,907 |
| 2025 | goodwill | $35,122 |
| 2025 | operating lease right-of-use assets | $26,238 |
| 2025 | long-term debt, net of current portion | $483 |
| 2025 | total stockholders' equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $63,404 |
| 2025 | antique car collection | $7,635 |
| 2025 | trade | $1,658 |
| 2025 | accrued expenses | $13,359 |
| 2025 | advertising, recruiting, and technology fund expenses | $44,728 |
| 2025 | advertising, recruiting, and technology fund liabilities | $3,816 |
| 2025 | accrued liabilities | $1,634 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
What changed from 2025 to 2026
- Estimated initial investment: $311,942 → $236,800 – $580,500
- Franchise fee: $15,000 → $24,500
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
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At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 5 · PDF p. 16 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Initial franchise fee for 3-store MUDA: $69,500
“Except as described in this Item, all new franchisees pay a $ 6 9 ,500 lump sum franchise fee when they sign a MUDA ($ 30 ,000 for the first Franchise Agreement, $ 24 ,500 for the second Franchise Agreement, and $15,000 for the third Franchise Agreement)”
Note: Page needs further review.
Item 5 · PDF p. 16 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Second-store franchise fee: $24,500
“Except as described in this Item, all new franchisees pay a $ 6 9 ,500 lump sum franchise fee when they sign a MUDA ($ 30 ,000 for the first Franchise Agreement, $ 24 ,500 for the second Franchise Agreement, and $15,000 for the third Franchise Agreement)”
Note: Cited page could not settle the claim yet.
Item 5 · PDF p. 16 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Single-store franchise fee: $30,000
“If we award a single store Franchise Agreement or a 2 - store MUDA, the franchisee will pay a $ 30 ,000 lump sum franchise fee when the franchisee signs a Franchise Agreement for a single store, or a $ 5 4,500 lump sum franchise fee when the franchisee signs a Franchise Agreement with a 2 - store MUDA”
Note: Cited page could not settle the claim yet.
Item 5 · PDF p. 16 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: First-store franchise fee: $30,000
“Except as described in this Item, all new franchisees pay a $ 6 9 ,500 lump sum franchise fee when they sign a MUDA ($ 30 ,000 for the first Franchise Agreement, $ 24 ,500 for the second Franchise Agreement, and $15,000 for the third Franchise Agreement)”
Note: Cited page could not settle the claim yet.
Item 6 · PDF p. 17 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Computer Software Monthly Maintenance Fee: $165 per month currently
“Computer Software Monthly Maintenance Fee $ 1 6 5 . 00 per month currently”
Note: Page needs further review.
Item 6 · PDF p. 17 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Base Training Fee: $25 per week
“Training Fee Base Training Fee of $25.00 per week, plus a Percentage Training Fee of $ 60 .00 per week or 1% of Net Sales, whichever is more”
Note: The quoted text appears on the cited page, but the numeric value is not present.
Item 6 · PDF p. 23 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Extension Fee: $5,000 per store
“If you do not open a store by the due date, you may request, and SCI may grant you at its option , a one - time, one - year extension to open the store if you pay a fee of $5,000 for each store that does not open according to the date stated on Schedule A.”
Note: Page needs further review.
Item 6 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Advertising contribution currently capped at $650 per week
“However, it is our current policy to charge you a total of 5% of sales and no more than $ 6 5 0 per week as an Advertising Fund contribution.”
Note: The quoted text appears on the cited page, but the numeric value is not present.
Item 7 · PDF p. 24 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Additional funds for 3 months: $25,000–$40,000
“Additional Funds - 3 Months $ 25 ,000 - $ 40 ,000 (Note 13)”
Note: Cited page could not settle the claim yet.
Item 7 · PDF p. 23 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Opening inventory: $5,000–$7,000
“Opening Inven tory $ 5 ,000 - $ 7, 00 0 ( Note 4)”
Note: Cited page could not settle the claim yet.
Item 7 · PDF p. 23 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Initial franchise fee: $30,000–$69,500
“Initial Fran chise Fee $ 30 ,000 - $ 6 9 ,500 (Note 2)”
Note: Cited page could not settle the claim yet.
Item 7 · PDF p. 23 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Permits and licenses: $3,000–$6,000
“Permits and Licenses $ 3 ,000 - $ 6 ,0 00”
Note: Cited page could not settle the claim yet.
Item 7 · PDF p. 24 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Grand Opening advertising: $30,000
“Grand Opening Advertising $ 30 ,000 (Note 12)”
Note: Cited page could not settle the claim yet.
Item 7 · PDF p. 24 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Insurance: $1,500–$4,000
“Insurance $1, 5 00 - $ 4,0 00 (Note 11)”
Note: Page needs further review.
Item 7 · PDF p. 23 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Fixtures and equipment: $52,000–$61,500
“Fixtures and Equipment (including computer equipment) $ 52 ,000 - $ 6 1 , 5 00 (Note 5)”
Note: Cited page could not settle the claim yet.
Item 7 · PDF p. 24 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Total estimated initial investment (excluding real estate costs, royalties, and marketing fund contributions): $288,500–$475,000
“*TOTAL $ 28 8 ,500 - $47 5 ,000 * Does not include Real Estate Costs, Royalties, or Marketing Fund Contributions.”
Note: Cited page could not settle the claim yet.
Item 7 · PDF p. 23 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Professional fees: $3,000–$8,000
“Professional Fees $ 3 ,000 - $ 8 ,000 (Note 8)”
Note: Cited page could not settle the claim yet.
Item 7 · PDF p. 24 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Miscellaneous opening costs: $3,000–$5,000
“Miscellaneous Opening Costs $ 3 ,000 - $ 5 ,000 ( Note 10)”
Note: Cited page could not settle the claim yet.
Item 7 · PDF p. 23 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Leasehold improvements: $128,000–$221,000
“Leasehold Improvements $ 128 , 0 00 - $ 221 ,000 (Note 6)”
Note: Cited page could not settle the claim yet.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.
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