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Great Clips vs Wingstop

Franchise Comparison 2026

Great Clips is a personal care & beauty franchise, while Wingstop operates in quick-service restaurants. Great Clips requires an investment of $188K – $420K while Wingstop requires $310K – $1.0M. In terms of revenue, Wingstop reports higher average unit revenue at $2.0M. Note: Reported as net sales, not gross sales. On SBA loan performance, Great Clips has a lower charge-off rate (5.3%) compared to Wingstop (8.4%). FranchiseVerdict rates Great Clips A (Strongest tier) and Wingstop A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$188K – $420K
$310K – $1.0M
Franchise Fee
$20K
$25K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$411K
$2.0M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
5.3% (604 loans)
8.4% (465 loans)
Total Units
4,441
2,586
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1983
1997
FDD Year
2026
2026