Sport Clips Franchise
Haircuts for men and boys — sports-themed
At a Glance
About Sport Clips
About the Sport Clips franchise
Sport Clips — Haircuts for men and boys — sports-themed — has built its franchise system in the personal services category since 1993, headquartered in Georgetown, TX. Men-and-boys sports-themed haircut franchise.
As of recent disclosures, Sport Clips operates approximately 1,850 units worldwide. Initial investment for a single location typically falls between $266,300 and $439,500, with a franchise fee of approximately $59,500.
Unit economics and ongoing fees
Ongoing royalties run approximately 6.0% of gross sales, plus a brand fund / national advertising contribution of about 5.0%. Model these as recurring overhead — they apply to top-line revenue, not profit. Confirm the exact fee schedule and any local/regional marketing co-op requirements in Items 5, 6, and 11 of the current FDD.
Why prospective franchisees consider Sport Clips
Operators considering Sport Clips typically weigh the following advantages:
- Recession-resistant haircuts category
- Strong veteran and military operator community
- Differentiated sports-bar atmosphere
- Multi-unit playbook is well-developed
Where Sport Clips has real trade-offs
Honest diligence also requires looking at where the system has friction:
- Stylist labor market is tight
- Walk-in model exposed to retail traffic
- Limited revenue per chair vs. full-service salons
- Multi-store ownership recommended
How to evaluate the Sport Clips opportunity
Before signing any franchise agreement, request the current Sport Clips FDD, talk to at least 8–10 existing franchisees (both new and mature), and build a unit-level model that stress-tests labor, occupancy, royalties, and ramp. Pay particular attention to Item 19 (financial performance representations) if disclosed, Item 7 (estimated initial investment), and Item 20 (system size and turnover) trends over the past three years. Validation calls with existing operators are the single highest-leverage step in the process.
Figures above are seed estimates compiled from public sources and may not reflect the most recent FDD. Always verify against the current Franchise Disclosure Document before relying on any number commercially.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Recession-resistant haircuts category
- Strong veteran and military operator community
- Differentiated sports-bar atmosphere
- Multi-unit playbook is well-developed
Cons
- Stylist labor market is tight
- Walk-in model exposed to retail traffic
- Limited revenue per chair vs. full-service salons
- Multi-store ownership recommended
Financial Performance (Item 19)
Sport Clips discloses 2025 systemwide Gross Sales for 1,645 mature franchised stores (average $419,485; median $416,189), broken down by sales bands, plus separate Expense Reports for 73 mature Company-owned stores showing average and median operating profit margins (~26-27% of net sales) by sales band, with detailed cost categories (payroll ~46%, occupancy ~14-15%, advertising ~5%, variable costs ~6%, misc ~2%). Figures exclude royalties and training fees from operating profit, and results are unaudited but represented as substantially correct.
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Sport Clips FDD
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