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Fantastic Sams vs Great Clips

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Fantastic Sams and Great Clips are personal care & beauty franchises. Fantastic Sams requires an investment of $163K – $453K while Great Clips requires $188K – $420K. In terms of revenue, Great Clips reports higher average unit revenue at $411K. On SBA loan performance, Great Clips has a lower charge-off rate (5.3%) compared to Fantastic Sams (22.2%). FranchiseVerdict rates Fantastic Sams C (Average) and Great Clips A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$163K – $453K
$188K – $420K
Franchise Fee
$35K
$20K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$325K
$411K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
22.2% (537 loans)
5.3% (604 loans)
Total Units
512
4,441
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1976
1983
FDD Year
2026
2026