Overview of
Great Clips Franchising

Great Clips, Inc., headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and established in 1982, is the largest brand in the haircare industry.

Our salons are conveniently located in strip malls in over 130 markets throughout the U.S. and in Canada. No appointments are necessary for men, women, and children to get haircuts and perms at competitive prices. These services are provided by professional licensed stylists with advanced training from one of 60 Great Clips area training centers.

It's a business decision

The business case is compelling. A Great Clips franchise is ideal for executives seeking a moderate-risk, steady growth business with strong cash flow and a relatively low investment requirement. Here are key reasons why you should investigate becoming a Great Clips franchise owner:

  1. Keep your professional career - manager run locations
  2. A cash-based business with no receivables
  3. Manager run-locations
  4. Multiple-location strategy
  5. Recession resistant
  6. On-going demand
  7. 25-year positive track record
  8. Extensive local support, area training centers and other resources

Growth of Great Clips Salons

It's no wonder Entrepreneur Magazine ranks us in the Top 20 Franchise Opportunites, and #1 in haircare.

Multi-Unit Ownership

Did you know that a true test for any successful franchise concept is the number of franchisees who reinvest into the system and operate multiple units?

At Great Clips, franchisees who have operated for over 5 years typically own 5 to 6 salons.

One of the reasons for our success is our franchise opportunity allows you to have a balance between your professional career and fulfilling your dream of building your own organization. Request a no obligation information package and begin investigating this proven multi-unit franchise strategy.

I'm ready to take the next step. Please send me more information.

Jim Hemak

Initially, I really anticipated opening one or two stores, but the business got to be so successful that it made sense for me to leave my existing job as a vice president and devote full time to growing my Great Clips business even further.

Jim Hemak
18 locations