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Is a Great Clips® Franchise Right For You?

Being a Great Clips franchisee means owning and operating your own business with the power of a national brand behind you. It's like being in business for yourself, but not by yourself. Let us help you figure out whether you have what it takes to be a successful new business owner, and whether or not the leading salon brand could be the best opportunity to launch your entrepreneurial journey now!

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The Great Clips® Advantage

Being a Great Clips franchisee means owning and operating your own business with the power of a national brand behind you. As a franchisee, you join a well-established brand that leads the industry—and outperforms our competitors—in practically every area. That position gives you a great advantage from day one. It's like being in business for yourself, but not by yourself.

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What makes a great franchisee?

Great Clips franchisees come from an array of backgrounds, but they all share the same vision: to be engaged, dynamic leaders who leverage the tools and resources of our franchise system to build their legacy. They are excited about the opportunity to grow a long-term business, ready to lead a team, and determined to face challenges head on as they prepare for their future. You don’t need to know how to do hair- but if you’re ready to be a great leader, this could be the opportunity of a lifetime If that sounds like you, then learn more about your responsibilities as an owner, as well as the traits you need to build a thriving, profitable business with Great Clips.

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Franchisee Stories

Every member of the Great Clips community has their own story. Hear why these franchisees decided to invest in the world’s largest salon brand.

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Great Clips ranked #1 in category on Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list 2024

#1 franchise in personal-care businesses for 7 years straight!

Great Clips is consistently ranked as a top choice for franchise ownership by Entrepreneur!

“I would absolutely recommend Great Clips for anybody looking to get into a new business. I’ve worked at some of the top brands on the planet, and Great Clips has got to be one of the absolute best operations that I’ve ever seen.”

Ray Solnik San Jose
Ray Solnik
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