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Great Clips, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN is the biggest single salon brand in the $50 billion-a-year haircare industry and is one of the fastest growing franchise companies in the United States. Established in 1982, Great Clips has perfected a system for delivering high quality haircuts and perms to the entire family in a convenient no-appointment environment. Today, with over 2300 salons and new salons opening almost every business day, Great Clips is well positioned to reach their goal of becoming clearly the #1 haircare brand.

Competitive Advantages of owning a Great Clips Franchise:

  • Manager-run salons
  • Ability to open multiple units
  • Strong brand recognition
  • Keep the security of your current position
  • Initial and ongoing local training and support
  • Low start-up requirements

Hair Care Industry Facts:

  • $50 billion industry
  • Recession-resistant business with built-in demand
  • Undercompetitive environment
  • Consolidating industry
  • Cash business with no receivables and little inventory
  • Technology resistant
  • Cyclically stable business

The Ideal Great Clips Franchise Candidate:

  • No haircare experience
  • Net worth minimum $250,000 ($150,000 liquid, $75,000 cash)
  • Strong leadership and people skills
  • Business and management experience
  • A desire to succees
  • Interest in growing a multi-unit business
  • Wants to keep security of current position
  • Long term focused

"I developed a list of eight criteria that a business must meet before I would invest in any business opportunity. Great Clips is the only opportunity I found that satisfied all eight. The financial returns have exceeded my expectations. Great Clips has the most knowledgeable and committed senior management team in the industry"-Ron B

Only the companies who are well-managed and positioned for growth will continue to capture marketshare and dominate their markets.

That is Great Clips!

Great Clips for Hair

SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED
Financial Assistance Provided: Yes
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Co-Operative Advertising: Yes
Training: 5 days in Minneapolis, MN; 2 weeks in local market.

 
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