Great Clips

Franchise Concept: Hair Salon
Actively seeking Franchisee's in: All US Regions, Canada, Worldwide

Great Clips Franchise Opportunities

Great Clips was first begun in 1982 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since then it has grown at an incredible pace so that currently there are nearly 2,000 salons open across the United States and in Canada as well. Fortunately for eager entrepreneurs, there is little reason to believe that the growth of Great Clips will start to flag any time soon. Indeed, the business foundation on which it is based is solid, and the concept behind Great Clips has always been simple; developed in order to promote quality and affordable hair cuts to women, men and children, it has striven to satisfy its customers and keep them coming back.

Interestingly, what the leaders at Great Clips are looking for in a franchisee has little to do with the applicants\' experience in hair care. For that, employees can be hired, and such skills are not required of the franchisee. Great Clips is, however, seeking individuals who demonstrate a high aptitude in working with other people and motivating the so that they achieve their best results. These \"people skills\" often prove to be indispensable as the process of ownership begins and proceeds, occasionally through challenging moments in the process. In addition, the prospective franchisee must have the right amount of capital on hand if he or she is to be considered to become a Great Clips owner. The initial cost of one of these franchises can range from $95,000 to $185,000, depending on various factors. One of the ongoing fees is a small contribution required by Great Clips for the franchisees to pay into an advertising fund. It is often well worth it, as national recognition will place the Great Clips store far ahead of other no-name brands in Those who have previously owned a franchise are looked upon favorably, and it is absolutely required that applicants demonstrate strong enthusiasm for the success of their prospective franchise.

In addition, Great Clips provides a wide variety of essential services for the smooth operations of the franchise. With inventory and cash management software, worker performance evaluations, payroll, shift scheduling, management of databases and evaluations of customer service, there is a lot that Great Clips does to make sure that the franchisee\'s outfit is geared toward success. Furthermore, there is an extensive support network through which various useful connections are facilitated. These include training, research, meetings and on-site appearances from qualified Great Clips staff to be there when you need their help and evaluation.

Unlike other types of franchise endeavors in different industries, the Great Clips option does not require that franchisees take a hands-on approach to the work of the hair salon. In fact, it is their philosophy that the franchisee\'s chances of success are greater if he or she is given the time outside of the day-to-day operations in order to keep on top of the vital business matters. For this, a manager is required to run the immediate operations of the store, and this person is preferably someone with more experience in the hair styling business.

Franchise Information

Financial & Terms

Minimum Net Worth	$250,000
Equity/Liquid Capital	$25,000 and up
Min Total Investment	$95,000 and up
Initial Franchise Fee
Ongoing Royalty
Advertising Fee

Contact Information

Address	Great Clips, , Minneapolis MN
Sales Contact	800-947-1143

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