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Great Clips vs Hand And Stone

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Great Clips and Hand And Stone are personal care & beauty franchises. Great Clips requires an investment of $188K – $420K while Hand And Stone requires $321K – $865K. In terms of revenue, Hand And Stone reports higher average unit revenue at $1.3M. On SBA loan performance, Hand And Stone has a lower charge-off rate (2.2%) compared to Great Clips (5.3%). FranchiseVerdict rates Great Clips A (Strongest tier) and Hand And Stone B (Above average).

Investment Range
$188K – $420K
$321K – $865K
Franchise Fee
$20K
$50K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$411K
$1.3M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
5.3% (604 loans)
2.2% (101 loans)
Total Units
4,441
615
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1983
2005
FDD Year
2026
2025