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Great Clips vs Knockout Beauty

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Great Clips and Knockout Beauty are personal care & beauty franchises. Great Clips requires an investment of $188K – $420K while Knockout Beauty requires $181K – $438K. In terms of revenue, Great Clips reports higher average unit revenue at $411K. Great Clips has SBA lending data on file with a 5.3% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Great Clips A (Strongest tier) and Knockout Beauty C (Average).

Investment Range
$188K – $420K
$181K – $438K
Franchise Fee
$20K
$45K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
8.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$411K
$383Kn=1
SBA Charge-Off Rate
5.3% (604 loans)
N/A
Total Units
4,441
5
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1983
2021
FDD Year
2026
2024