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Chick-fil-A vs Great Clips

Franchise Comparison 2026

Chick-fil-A is a quick-service restaurants franchise, while Great Clips operates in personal care & beauty. Chick-fil-A requires an investment of $586K – $3.4M while Great Clips requires $188K – $420K. In terms of revenue, Chick-fil-A reports higher average unit revenue at $9.3M. Great Clips has SBA lending data on file with a 5.3% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Chick-fil-A A (Strongest tier) and Great Clips A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$586K – $3.4M
$188K – $420K
Franchise Fee
$10K
$20K
Royalty Rate
10.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$9.3M
$411K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
5.3% (604 loans)
Total Units
2,684
4,441
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1992
1983
FDD Year
2025
2026