Entrepreneurship for the Executive
Are you an executive seeking a business investment opportunity? Great Clips, the largest brand in the haircare industry, offers several advantages to the executive/entrepreneur:
- Moderate-risk
- Steady-growth business
- Strong cash flow
- Relatively low investment
- Entrepreneur magazine ranks Great Clips in the Top 20 Franchise Opportunities, and #1 in haircare franchise.
Our conveniently located salons offer services for men, women and children at competitive prices. Professional, licensed stylists offer haircuts and perms -- no appointments necessary! Great Clips area training centers provide advanced training so the stylists are always up on the latest trends in hair.
“Great Clips improves my ability to grow profitably. I also benefit from working with other franchisees and the hard working and knowledgeable Great Clips corporate employees. The biggest benefit is the culture of Great Clips. Their actions consistently show that they really do care about you.” Keith C., Owns 5 Locations
Besides an established brand name, a Great Clips franchise owner benefits from the Great Clips system:
- The ability to stay in your current career and own manager-run locations
- A cash-based business with no receivables
- The opportunity to own several units
- A recession resistant industry (You can't buy a haircut on the Internet), with an ongoing need (Hair keeps growing)
- A 26-year positive track record
- Extensive local support, area training centers and other resources
“Initially I anticipated opening just one or two stores, but the business grew to be so successful that it made sense for me to leave my existing job as vice president.” Jim H., Owns 10 Locations
Our Experience and Ongoing Support Add to Your Success
Great Clips franchisees have the backing of an innovative executive team, as well as a network of more than 1,000 other franchisees. You can always find the resources you need.
Training: We offer comprehensive training for the franchisee as well as the salon managers and stylists. Our dedicated education specialists offer training for employees and stylists at our conveniently-located North American training centers.
Staffing: Great Clips’ aggressive recruitment strategies utilize the Internet as well as established relationships with cosmetology schools.
Marketing: A Great Clips Marketing Manager helps you develop and implement a salon grand opening plan, and continues to support you long-term.
Real Estate and Facilities Design: We know what our customers want and expect when they enter our salons. We help you find appropriate site(s) and order all the equipment you need to open your salon(s).
Ongoing Operational Support: You have access to experienced business service professionals, proprietary salon management software, and 24/7 technology support.
“Selecting a franchise is a big step… Our Franchise Development Manager was right there with us during our investigation process. When we had questions he got back to us right away with the answers; we never had to chase him down. He never pressured us, or tried to 'sell' us. Throughout the whole process he made us feel very comfortable simply by explaining the Great Clips business model, and the model sold itself. My partners and I are very happy we chose Great Clips and our Franchise Development Manager was a big part of that decision.” Michael E., New Franchisee
To learn more about owning a Great Clips hair care franchise, click "Contact Me."
