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The real numbers on owning a Great Clips franchise

Hair Salon / Value-Priced Haircuts · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
BDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$187,800–$419,900
Total fees
11% of sales
Outlets
4,441
Closure signals
103 ceased, 3 terminated
Lawsuits
0

What their own earnings claim actually says

Discloses average/median sales ($410K avg, $391K median) and operating cash flow ($83.5K avg, $75.9K median) for 2,376 of 4,158 salons. Excludes 1,782 non-reporters skewed below median; omits owner salary, taxes, depreciation, capex reserves.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

103 ceased operations in 2025; includes relocations. Zero terminations is misleadingly low given closures.

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Great Clips franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Great Clips franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $187,800–$419,900, including a $20,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Great Clips franchise owners make?
Discloses average/median sales ($410K avg, $391K median) and operating cash flow ($83.5K avg, $75.9K median) for 2,376 of 4,158 salons. Excludes 1,782 non-reporters skewed below median; omits owner salary, taxes, depreciation, capex reserves. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Great Clips franchise failure rate?
103 ceased operations in 2025; includes relocations. Zero terminations is misleadingly low given closures.
Is a Great Clips franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Great Clips scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 11% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 35696-202603-08 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Great Clips or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.