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The Shade vs Sport Clips

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both The Shade and Sport Clips are personal care & beauty franchises. The Shade requires an investment of $295K – $482K while Sport Clips requires $237K – $581K. Sport Clips discloses average revenue of $419K; The Shade does not report Item 19 data. Sport Clips has SBA lending data on file with a 6.1% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates The Shade D (Below Average) and Sport Clips A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$295K – $482K
$237K – $581K
Franchise Fee
$50K
$30K
Royalty Rate
8.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$419K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
6.1% (748 loans)
Total Units
0
1,788
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2026
1995
FDD Year
2026
2026