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Great Clips vs Jackson Hewitt Tax Service

Franchise Comparison 2026

Great Clips is a personal care & beauty franchise, while Jackson Hewitt Tax Service operates in financial services. Great Clips requires an investment of $188K – $420K while Jackson Hewitt Tax Service requires $96K – $128K. In terms of revenue, Great Clips reports higher average unit revenue at $411K. On SBA loan performance, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service has a lower charge-off rate (4.9%) compared to Great Clips (5.3%). FranchiseVerdict rates Great Clips A (Top Quintile) and Jackson Hewitt Tax Service B (Above Average).

Investment Range
$188K – $420K
$96K – $128K
Franchise Fee
$20K
$50K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
3.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$411K
$115K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
5.3% (604 loans)
4.9% (164 loans)
Total Units
4,441
5,287
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1983
1986
FDD Year
2025
2025