Great Clips' 2026 FDD lists an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $187,800–$419,900, against $187,800–$419,900 in the 2025 filing.
Source: MN CARDS & WI DFI state filings · Updated April 2026 · Clearly FDD
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
2025 FDD
2026 FDD
Change
Low end of range
$187,800
$187,800
unchanged
High end of range
$419,900
$419,900
unchanged
Full range
$187,800–$419,900
$187,800–$419,900
The Item 7 estimated initial investment range matches across both filings at $187,800–$419,900.
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
2025 FDD
2026 FDD
Change
Total outlets (Item 20)
4,439
4,441
+2 (+0.0%)
Great Clips reports 4,441 salons in the 2026 FDD, a net gain of 2 from 4,439 in the 2025 filing.
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Great Clips included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Item 6 — Ongoing Fees
2025 FDD
2026 FDD
Change
Royalty rate
6%
6%
unchanged
The ongoing royalty rate remains 6% of Gross Revenue between filings.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a Great Clips franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Great Clips states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $187,800–$419,900, against $187,800–$419,900 in the 2025 filing. Both filings state the same range.
How many locations does Great Clips have?
The 2026 FDD for Great Clips reports 4,441 outlets in Item 20, against 4,439 in the 2025 filing — 2 more.
Did Great Clips change its royalty rate?
No. Both the 2025 and 2026 filings for Great Clips state a standard royalty of 6%.
Does Great Clips disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Great Clips included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.