FDD Year-over-Year Comparison
Great Clips FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
The 2026 Great Clips FDD is essentially unchanged from the 2025 filing — the Item 7 estimated initial investment range holds at $187,800–$419,900, the initial franchise fee stays at $20,000, and the system adds just 2 salons to reach 4,441 total.
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 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.
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