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The UPS Store vs Great Clips
Side-by-side on pricing, features, and fit — then our verdict.
The UPS Store — pros & cons
- + Strong brand trust
- + Disclosed earnings data
- + Multiple revenue streams
- − E-commerce shifts change the mix
- − Labor-intensive retail
$222K–$606K Fee ~$40,000. Traditional locations; rural and non-traditional run lower. Verified Oct 2026.
Great Clips — pros & cons
- + Semi-absentee friendly
- + Recession-resistant
- + Simple operations
- − Owner expected to stay involved
- − Stylist labor market is tight
$188K–$420K Fee $20,000–$35,000. Range per 2026 FDD. Verified Oct 2026.
Our verdict
Two service franchises in the same price band, different jobs. The UPS Store ($222K–$606K) is a retail operation you run — shipping, printing, mailboxes, all under one roof. Great Clips ($188K–$420K) is manager-run by design — you own it, a manager runs it, you keep your day job. Want a business to operate? UPS Store. Want an investment that cash-flows? Great Clips.