FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Sport Clips.
Based on 2025 FDD · 5 filings in corpus
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Sport Clips franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $289K – $475K. Reported owner economics show $45K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $70K franchise fee · 11% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
Sport Clips requires a total initial investment of $289K to $475K (midpoint approximately $382K), with an initial franchise fee of $70K. The ongoing fee burden is 11% (6% royalty plus 5% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 15.5%, leaving more margin for the operator.
According to Item 19 of the 2025 FDD, the median revenue for Sport Clips locations is $409K. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $45K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 11.8% with a payback period of approximately 8.5 years.
Sport Clips operates approximately 1,785 franchised units. Unit count is relatively stable with a -1.7% year-over-year change. The SBA 7(a) loan default rate of 8.1% is in line with industry norms of approximately 7.2%.
Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.
Analysis based on 2025 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2013-2018). 322 loans across 38 states.
Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.
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