Franchise overview by FranRelay
Great Clips salons offer a limited menu of haircare and grooming services for men, women, and children, plus selected products. Franchisees run a retail salon with licensed stylists and brand-required services, equipment, and systems.
Speak with a FranRelay consultant about Great Clips, your questions, and next steps.
Investment and fees
Upfront investment
$187,800 – $419,900
USD estimate includes the applicable fee, $5,000 initial marketing-fund contribution, and $20,000 to $60,000 for preopening and the first 3 to 6 months. Operating funds exclude owner salary or draws. Budget separately for personal expenses; more funds may be needed.
$20,000 – $35,000
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
USD. The standard single-salon fee is $20,000, due at signing for your first agreement. Three Star instead charges a nonrefundable $35,000 Program Fee for three agreements. Its investment estimate applies to the first salon, not all three.
Selected fees
Gross Sales includes revenue from services, products, and goods sold from or in connection with the salon, less sales taxes.
The Ad Fund supports system-wide and market-wide programs. Great Clips does not have to spend a specific amount in your market. Local marketing and cooperative dues are separate. These and the royalty are selected major obligations, not a complete operating budget.
The 1% to 3% figure is a stated likely spending need, not a fixed contractual rate. Local spending is additional to the Ad Fund. You must also join and attend the designated cooperative, whose dues and assessments vary and are separate. Advertising changes and electronic marketing need brand approval.
These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.
Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.
Ownership and support
Great Clips describes its salons as owner-operated, with trained leadership managing the business regularly.
Free consultation
Discuss your opening budget, owner role, and salon site questions with a FranRelay consultant.
Free for buyers. Franchisors may pay FranRelay if you go ahead; we tell you before any introduction, and nothing happens without your go-ahead.
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GREAT CLIPS INC, Franchise Disclosure Document. Issuance Date: March 30, 2026
An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.