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Great Clips vs Sugar Sugar

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Great Clips and Sugar Sugar are personal care & beauty franchises. Great Clips requires an investment of $188K – $420K while Sugar Sugar requires $162K – $421K. In terms of revenue, Great Clips reports higher average unit revenue at $399K. Great Clips has SBA lending data on file with a 5.3% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Great Clips A (Top Quintile) and Sugar Sugar A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$188K – $420K
$162K – $421K
Franchise Fee
$20K
$36K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$399K
$356K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
5.3% (604 loans)
Limited data
Total Units
4,439
9
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1983
2018
FDD Year
2025
2025