Long-time Nationwide NASCAR driver, Jason Leffler, died from injuries sustained at a dirt car event in New Jersey on June 12, 2013. Great Clips is proud to have been represented by Jason as our primary driver on the No. 38 for seven years. He represented the Great Clips brand well, on and off the track, and was known for his big heart and kindness to everyone. He will truly be missed.
Our hearts go out to all of Jason’s family and...
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Are you considering taking the “big leap” into the world of franchising, but you’re more than a little bit concerned about how long will it be before you start to make money? It’s a common concern for anyone whose looking into buying a franchise business. Because of this uncertainty, a lot of new franchisees keep their current job for awhile. It’s a good way to maintain a stable income as they transition from employee to business owner.
Not all franchisors will allow a new franchisee to keep an outside job, but at...
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One of the first events a new Great Clips franchisee attends is our Building Your Legacy conference. Basically, it’s a three-day orientation program for new franchisees to learn how to start and run their businesses. We call these meetings “building your legacy” because it’s what we’re all committed to—helping franchisees build a business that lasts.
At the meetings, we had a chance to interview some of our new franchisees to ask them why they chose Great Clips over other opportunities and what their future business...
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The Great Clips Real Estate team joined more than 35,000 close friends in retailing and the shopping center industry this year at International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) annual RECon convention in Las Vegas. The RECon convention is the largest convention of the year in the shopping center industry and is attended by major retailers, landlords and developers. Great Clips has been present at the convention for the past 22 years.
This year, the Great Clips booth was strategically located among other well-known national...
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Depending on your familiarity with business loans, securing financing for your franchise purchase could seem like just another step in the process of opening a business, or a stressful roadblock. If you’re concerned about obtaining a loan, don’t be. Banks and lenders are lending again and helping to fuel economic growth. Even when many lenders were tightening the reins on lending during the recession, Great Clips lending partners continued to provide loans to our expansion-minded franchisees. Before applying for a loan, the...
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