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Great Clips vs Fantastic Sams

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Great Clips and Fantastic Sams are personal care & beauty franchises. Great Clips requires an investment of $188K – $420K while Fantastic Sams requires $163K – $453K. 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 Great Clips A (Strongest tier) and Fantastic Sams C (Average).

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