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Hair & Nail Salons / Spas

Great Clips, Inc.

Great Clips is the world's largest and fastest growing salon brand with nearly 4,500 salons throughout North America. Our salons are conveniently located in strip malls in over 130 markets. What really makes this business concept unique is the fact that it is recession-resistant, with steady growth and multi-unit opportunity. Manager-run salons allow for flexibility in how you transition into business ownership. No haircare experience necessary! Find out more at www.franchise.greatclips.com

In Business Since:
1982

CFA Member Since:
2016

Franchise Fee:
$20K (USD)

Franchise Units
Canada: 155 | USA: 4300

Investment Required:
Net Worth $500K ($1M in select markets)

Website:
www.greatclipsfranchise.com

Build your legacy with the world’s leading salon brand

Initial Investment	Franchise Fees	Royalties
Low-$139,600 CAD & $50,340 USD	Low-$20,000	6% of gross sales
High-$324,000 CAD & $85,180 USD	High-$35,000

View our website to see the breakdown

We want our franchisees to succeed, and part of that success is helping to determine if this is a great fit for you. What goes into a great fit? A lot, but location, financials, and skill sets are the building blocks on which we start!

First: Location. We require our candidates to live in the market they intend to develop +within. Please reach out to see if you live in a market that is currently accepting new franchisees.
Second: Financial
Net Worth-$500,000 (High-cost markets: $1,000,000 )
Liquid Assets-$75,000 (High-cost markets: $250,000)
Credit Score-At least 675
Third: Skill set. You don’t need to be a licensed cosmetologist to own a Great Clips salon—but what skills do you need to succeed? Great franchisees at Great Clips are actively involved and deeply engaged in their business! That means leveraging your leadership skills to manage and inspire your team, identifying opportunities to grow into a thriving multi-unit legacy by scouting new real estate locations, driving local marketing efforts to attract new customers, and ensuring your team consistently delivers outstanding service to keep loyal customers coming back.

As a Great Clips franchisee, you’ll receive ongoing resources, guidance, and training tailored to guide your success within our organization. This support starts from Day 1 with our Quick Connect new franchisee training and continues throughout your entire journey with us, from site selection assistance to marketing support to operational business reviews and more. To learn more about the training Great Clips provides check out our support and training page!

Great Clips is proud to be on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list for 40 consecutive years as well as number 1 in our category for 8 years in a row!