Great Clips
Great Clips operates haircare salons that provide affordable, limited-service haircuts and personal grooming services for men, women, and children. We also offer a limited selection of haircare products in a distinctive retail salon environment. Our salons are designed for convenient, consistent service, typically in shopping centers, densely populated areas, or other approved locations. We focus on delivering a simple, efficient customer experience with services and products that are easy to access and priced for everyday use.
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Beauty
Brand highlights
- CEOStephen K. Hockett
- Headquarters4400 West 78th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55435
- Year founded1982
- Year started franchising1983
- IndustryBeauty
- Locations open4439 (-8 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$187,800 - $419,900
- Franchise fee$20,000
- Royalty6% of your Gross Sales
- Brand fund5% of your Gross Sales
- Required Liquid Capital$20,000
- Required Net WorthN/A
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FDD insights
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-03-30
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| The Franchisor & Executives | Learn about Great Clips, its parent company, and the executive leadership team responsible for operating and supporting the franchise system. | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | Learn about the initial franchise fee required to join the Great Clips franchise system and what that fee covers. | |
| Other Fees | Understand the ongoing and additional fees associated with owning a Great Clips franchise, including royalties, marketing contributions, and other required payments. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a Great Clips franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Territory | Understand how franchise territories are defined, whether they are exclusive, and under what circumstances they may be modified by Great Clips. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information Great Clips provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 4439 |
| Franchise locations | 4439 |
| Corporate locations | 0 |
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