GREAT CLIPS
Great Clips, Inc. franchises GREAT CLIPS® salons that offer consistent, high-quality, affordable haircare services and a limited selection of designated products for men, women, and children in a distinctive retail environment, typically located in shopping centers. The business model involves licensing trademarks, trade dress, and proprietary system standards to franchisees for operating individual salons, with options like the Three Star Program and Master Development Agreements for multi-unit development. The target market includes families and individuals seeking convenient, no-appointment walk-in haircare services.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 5% ad fund + $200/yr ($17/mo) training fee
How GREAT CLIPS Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GREAT CLIPS Current | N/A | $20K | 6.0% | 4,441 |
| SPORTS CLIPS (SINGLE UNIT) | $237K – $581K | $30K | 6.0% | 1,702 |
| SUPERCUTS | $186K – $323K | $40K | 6.0% | 1,701 |
| DaVi Nails and Em Lash Studio | $61K – $144K | $65K | N/A | 400 |
| PALM BEACH TAN | $648K – $1.1M | $30K | 6.0% | 397 |
| DAVI NAILS | $57K – $125K | $65K | 0.0% | 387 |
Beauty & Spa Services Average 52 franchises | $410K – $748K | $48K | 6.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 52 Beauty & Spa Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+40 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for GREAT CLIPS franchisees (2010 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
4,661 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
As of the 2026 FDD, GREAT CLIPS has 4,441 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1983.
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