Hair salon franchise specializing in men's and boys' haircuts, offering a sports-themed environment and professional grooming services.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
Franchisees
?
1754
+
-2%
-2%
Franchise fee
?
$69,500
Investment
?
$289,000 - $475,000
Revenue (AUV)
?
Undisclosed
$419,000
+
2.8%
2.8%
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Sport Clips was established in 1993 and franchising since 1995, delivering a distinctive sports-themed haircare experience tailored for men and boys from its base in Georgetown, Texas. With 1,754+ US franchisees and AUV of approximately $419K, Sport Clips operates a semi-absentee, manager-run model with a disclosed 19% EBITDA margin — one of the strongest profitability profiles in the value haircut franchise category.
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The initial investment required for a Sport Clips franchise is
$289,000 - $475,000.
That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise.
These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$30,000 to $69,500
Travel and living expenses while attending initial training
$1,000 to $2,000
Opening Inventory
$5,000 to $7,000
Fixtures and Equipment (including computer equipment)
$52,000 to $61,500
Leasehold Improvements
$128,000 to $221,000
Supplemental Services Fee
$3,000 to $5,000
Professional Fees
$3,000 to $8,000
Permits and Licenses
$3,000 to $6,000
Lease Deposit
$0 to $6,000
Signage
$4,000 to $10,000
Miscellaneous Opening Costs
$3,000 to $5,000
Insurance
$1,500 to $4,000
Grand Opening Advertising
$30,000
Additional Funds - 3 Months
$25,000 to $40,000
Total
$288,500 to $475,000
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Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$30,000 to $69,500
Travel and living expenses while attending initial training
$1,000 to $2,000
Opening Inventory
$5,000 to $7,000
Fixtures and Equipment (including computer equipment)
$52,000 to $61,500
Leasehold Improvements
$128,000 to $221,000
Supplemental Services Fee
$3,000 to $5,000
Professional Fees
$3,000 to $8,000
Permits and Licenses
$3,000 to $6,000
Lease Deposit
$0 to $6,000
Signage
$4,000 to $10,000
Miscellaneous Opening Costs
$3,000 to $5,000
Insurance
$1,500 to $4,000
Grand Opening Advertising
$30,000
Additional Funds - 3 Months
$25,000 to $40,000
Total
$288,500 to $475,000
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is Sport Clips's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Sign up for free to view the document.
Number of units
Sport Clips had 1837 total units in 2025, of which 1754 were franchised-owned and 83 company-owned.
Sport Clips provides an extensive training program for its franchisees and their staff, ensuring thorough preparation and ongoing support:
Pre-Opening Training
Up to two individuals approved by the franchisor, including at least one principal of the business and one designated manager, receive this training.
The franchisor offers on-site assistance, pre-opening guidance, and supervision during the opening phase.
Franchisees are given a set of confidential operating manuals, which may include training programs in various media formats. These manuals cover standards and specifications for procedures, equipment, supplies, inventory, management, and operations.
Post-Opening Training
Continuous and general advisory support is provided for the operation and promotion of the franchise.
The franchisor upholds high standards of quality, cleanliness, safety, customer satisfaction, and service.
Periodic training programs for the entire franchise network are coordinated and conducted by the franchisor.
Initial Training Program
Before opening the franchise, franchisees complete the Team Leader Orientation self-study program and an initial training program in Georgetown, Texas, at no additional charge, excluding travel and living expenses.
The franchise must be under the full-time supervision of a trained and certified manager.
Territory Protection
Sport Clips franchisees benefit from territory protection under specific conditions. During the initial term of the franchise agreement, each franchisee is granted a protected territory, defined as either a one-mile radius around their location or a radius encompassing a total population of 25,000 people.
During this period, the franchisor agrees not to establish company-owned units or license other Sport Clips franchises within the protected territory. After the initial term, while exclusive territory rights are not guaranteed, franchisees are given the first right of refusal for any new locations within their original territory.
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