Hair Care (General)

Great Clips

Minneapolis, MN · Founded 1982 · GCRL

Great Clips licenses the operation of GREAT CLIPS® salons, which are specialized and distinctive retailers of haircare and personal grooming services and products. GREAT CLIPS® salons offer consistent, high quality, affordable, limited haircare services and a limited selection of products for men, women and children in a distinctive retail environment.

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2026 Franchise 500

#40

4,441

units (2025)

0.3%

year over year

Units by Year

4,447

2021

4,427

2022

4,427

2023

4,439

2024

4,441

2025

Total outlets at year end, from FDD Item 20.

The Investment

Initial investment

$187,800 – $419,900

FDD Item 7

Franchise fee

$20,000

FDD Item 5

Ad fund

FDD Item 6

Financial performance

Yes

FDD Item 19 disclosure

Royalty

6% of Gross Sales

Leadership

Raymond L. Barton
Chairman of the Board
Rhoda C. Olsen
Vice Chair of the Board
Robert D. Goggins
President and CEO
Rachelle M. Johnson
Chief Financial Officer
Yvonne S. Mercer
Chief Operations Officer
Kerry L. Bundy
Chief Legal Officer
Sarah J. Yatchak
Senior Vice President of Marketing and Recruiting Resources
Michelle E. Sack
Vice President of Learning and Development
Adam J. Husemann
Vice President of Expansion
Traci L. Elder
Vice President of Marketing and Communications

On File

FDD years

2026 2025 2022

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Franchisee records

4,788

Current roster rows

Signed, not open

903

FDD Item 20, Table 5

Franchising for

42 yrs

Franchise Disclosure Documents

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Units by Year

The Investment

Leadership

On File

Franchise Disclosure Documents

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