What’s better than being recognized as a leading franchise? Being recognized again as the #1 franchise in hair care, personal-care, and salon & spa businesses—for the 8th year in a row! This top ranking by Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® list for 2025 highlights the brand’s ongoing leadership and consistency in the industry.
On top of that, Great Clips has climbed two spots to #33 overall, further solidifying its position as a standout in franchising.
Why Great Clips keeps winning
Entrepreneur attributes much of Great Clips’ continued success to the steady demand for haircuts. This reliable stream of customers is part of what makes Great Clips franchises stable and recession resistant. Through economic ups and downs, haircuts continue to be a service that people prioritize.
Great Clips has also built a 100% franchise model that emphasizes creating opportunities for franchisees to thrive by focusing on what matters most: leading and growing their teams.
Entrepreneur points out that approximately 95% of all Great Clips franchisees don’t know how to cut hair when they join the walk-in hair salon organization. Instead, salon owners focus on leading their manager-run businesses and building strong, effective teams.
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40+ years of success—and counting
So, what does being ranked #33 overall—and #1 in our categories—mean for Great Clips? We’re proud to be recognized for our long history, excellent business practices, and outstanding franchisee community that have brought us here. We celebrate this achievement and remain focused on the future—building on our strengths and setting even higher standards.
If you’re considering franchising, this recognition underscores what we already know: Great Clips is a leader, not just in hair care but across the entire franchise industry. With more than 40 years of experience, we’ve built a stable, recession-resistant business model that offers franchisees the tools and support they need to succeed. If you’d like to know more about being part of a #1-ranked franchise, give me a call! I’d love to talk with you.
Beth Nilssen
Director of Franchise Development | Great Clips, Inc.
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