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I just returned from the International Franchise Association convention in Orlando. As always, it was a great opportunity to see good friends and colleagues, and meet new people who have recently joined the franchising community.
The biggest takeaway for me was the positive outlook about sales trends and a general bounce in the economy. In almost every keynote speech, panel discussion or hallway conversation, current operators and franchise execs alike expressed their collective optimism for 2012.
Our numbers at Great Clips...
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I usually don’t post about current news events but there’s been a lot of buzz lately about the initial public offering of Facebook. The numbers surrounding this company are startling, almost incomprehensible: 800+ million active users, $3.7 billion in revenue and looking to raise $5 billion in this initial stock offer, which would value the company at $90B to $100B.
Most remarkable, however, is how a company of this size can make its product feel so personal to every user. When you go on your Facebook wall (or, excuse me,...
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What makes a great franchise opportunity? AllBusiness.com posted an article recently about the 10 signs you should look for when thinking about buying a franchise—whether it’s a haircare salon or something else (although I really can’t understand why you’d consider anything else!).
The first one on the list is industry growth. Before you start any business, you’ll want to know if there is growth potential in the industry you’re considering. Here are some questions I think are important to consider (and then...
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If you’re reading this blog, chances are you’re already a franchisee or you’re considering becoming one. Either way, you’re most likely interested in knowing when something is worth investing in – a hair salon business, for example – or when it’s best to look elsewhere.
I came across this headline recently: 10 Signs of a Great Franchise Opportunity. It was an article posted on AllBusiness.com, which is one of my favorite online publications for news about starting or buying a business or franchise. (Full...
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The 2012 AllBusiness AllStar Franchise rankings were announced earlier this month and it’s exciting news for Great Clips: We are the first haircare salon to rank in the Franchise AllStar’s Top 10!
This list ranks the “best of the best” of franchise companies, so we’re very pleased to be recognized and we’re thrilled to be in the top 10. (Our overall ranking is #8 – that’s up from #26 last year!)
But rankings are meaningless if they’re not supported by real data, and that’s why getting into the top 10 is...
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This weekend is the launch of the 2011-2012 college football bowl season and I’ll be watching closely.
Why, you ask? Because I’m a devoted fan of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl?
Uh, sure…but really it’s because Great Clips is launching a brand new commercial during these broadcasts. And not just a new commercial but a new tagline, too.
Great Clips is the leader in a very crowded and competitive category for walk-in hair care and one reason is because we never get complacent about our success. We always look for...
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Do you ever think about how you’re going to spend your retirement years? I have always admired people who do it well – those who figure out how to let go of their day-to-day jobs but stay involved in some line of work, or those who leave their careers completely and actively volunteer in their communities.
What really impresses me is those who figure out how to do both — like Great Clips Franchisee Bill Van Luven {DMA}. Bill was recently featured in an article in his local paper after being recognized as an...
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