Executive Management Team
Ray Barton, CEO and Chairman
As CEO and Chairman of Great Clips, Inc., Ray Barton has led Great Clips from four salons with annual sales of less than $1 million in 1983 to 2,600 salons in 130 markets with annual sales of more than $650 million in 2006.
Barton believes the key to Great Clips' success is its dedication to the franchisees' success. Great Clips grows because its franchisees are successful and profitable. Great Clips focuses on providing franchisees with excellent training, services and support, based on the understanding that customers have choices - the organization that can best give customers what they want will become the biggest and most successful.
He sees a bright future for Great Clips as the industry continues to transition from local mom and pop salons/barber shops to national brands. As national brands establish a greater presence throughout North America, Great Clips' focus on excellent customer service and franchisee success will allow them to continue to be the industry leader and North America's largest salon brand.
Prior to Great Clips, Barton was a professional staff member at Alexander Grant & Co. (now Grant Thornton), and held leadership roles in other organizations including serving as vice president of franchising at real estate leader Century 21.
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