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Our Sport Clips Team Leaders open up about what they love about their businesses

Sport Clips is home to some of the most passionate and driven entrepreneurs in the franchise industry. While our franchise owners come from all walks of life and have diverse professional histories, Sport Clips Team Leaders are united in their drive to win, to create opportunities for their teams, and to embody the values that live in the heart of a champion.

Our core values are what makes our franchise system so solid. In fact, we award our franchise agreements only to entrepreneurs who share these values and seek to live by them everyday. We believe that it’s our values, alongside our proven business model, that results in one of the highest franchise continuity rates of upwards of 90% – which is a number that’s nearly unheard of in the franchise industry.

We’re proud of what our Sport Clips Team Leaders have accomplished, and we look forward to winning the future together.

Here’s what our Team Leaders have to say about their businesses:

“We wanted something where we had the freedom to make our own destiny. We had a friend who owned a Sport Clips location, loved the brand and spoke highly of it. So we checked in to it and opened our first location in 2014 and now have 15 locations. It’s been a great fit.”

– Kevin and Rachel Colbert

“We wanted to invest in a franchise that was stable and predictable, and what’s more certain than hair cuts? People need to get their hair cuts every four to five weeks, and this isn’t something that they can put off or do themselves. It’s also something that won’t be automated out of existence by new technology. People will always need haircuts, and that’s why we invested in Sport Clips.”

– Michael and Caline Wills, owners of three stores in Florida.

“One of the main reasons why Sport Clips was such an attractive investment is the fact that we were able to keep our day jobs. This took a lot of the financial pressure off of us early on. We love the fact that Sport Clips is driven by numbers, and that we can see how our stores are doing in comparison to the rest of the network. This helps us know what we’re doing well and what we need to focus on to grow.”

– Mike and Lyndi Long, owners of two stores in Florida.

“I wasn’t worried about opening up a store during post-pandemic life. Sport Clips is a powerhouse of support, and they worked with us behind the scenes to navigate the challenges and surpass them. The leadership team of Sport Clips showed us how to ride the wave and come out stronger on the other side.”

– Amanda Donovan, owner of one store in West Virginia.

“Sport Clips fit in well with our goals and plans for the future. We wanted a business that we could and build over the long-term. We wanted a business that made an impact. And the fact that the goals of Sport Clips align with ours is equally important – and they haven’t stopped growing. With over 1,900 stores open, it’s exciting to see where this brand can go. I think the best days of this brand are ahead of us.”

– Blaine Merritt, owner of two locations in Mississippi.

“This is a people business, and you have to really love people to do well. We’ve made so many great friendships, not only with our stylists, who are a part of our family, but also with so many of the Sport Clips Team Leaders. This is a group of people that truly understands that people come first, and we’re so lucky to be a part of it.”

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– Jeff Burroughs and Robyn Hanson, owners of 27 stores in Delaware and Maryland

“The Sport Clips support system is unbeatable. They hold your hold every step of the way, starting on day one. They help you with every aspect of the business, from training your staff, to how to create a positive in-store culture, how to market effectively, and more. Once you get past the first month, you say, “okay, how many stores are available in my market? I want all of them!”

– Melissa and Alan Strick, owner of one location in Maryland.

“When we were researching franchise opportunities early on, we looked at everything from food to hair. As we did our research, you really come to realize that the biggest thing in franchising is the support system. And with the Sport Clips team, the level of support is superior to the rest of the industry. We continue to feel confident opening new stores because we know that we have such a strong support system.”

– Tom & Angie Hathaway, owners of 11 stores in North Carolina.

“I’ve been involved in several different franchise systems and there’s not one that’s better run than Sport Clips. I started with a few stores, and now I have 41 stores – and the sky’s the limit as to how I can grow. This business was started by a veteran, and as a veteran, I was looking for a business that had the formula for success. There’s no guessing as to how to succeed with Sport Clips – all you have to do is follow the formula. The great thing about success is that the bigger I get, the more opportunities I get to create for people and the bigger the impact I get to have. That’s what drives me.”

– Cheston Syma, owner of 41 stores in Illinois & Texas

“Now is a great time to own a Sport Clips because we’ve proven that we’re pandemic-resistant and recession-resistant. The leadership team is investing in technology that not only makes us a preferred choice for our clients, but also to make the business easier to run as a Team Leader. One of the reasons why my business partners and I chose this business is because it’s relatively low-maintenance. We own three stores and we still have our careers. We get to go to all of the kids’ sporting events – it’s just a great work/life balance. If you have 10% of your normal week to dedicate to a business, you can do this.”

– Sergio Rudoi, owner of three stores in Pennsylvania

“I was excited about Sport Clips because this is an industry that’s easier to understand – and it’s something that I could jump in and make an impact quickly. The best thing about the Sport Clips business model is that it requires you to have a manager, who runs the store for you. The role of the owner is one that supports from the sidelines – and I was looking forward to a business that would allow me to use my background in marketing, which I’ve been able to do. We’ve opened three stores during 2020 and 2021, and we’ve seen month-over-month growth that’s exceeded our expectations. It’s been a really positive experience – and we’re excited about the future.”

– John Curran, owner of three stores in Florida.

“We pinch ourselves once a month and say, ‘How lucky are we?’ We have so much flexibility and time to do the things that we want to do. We’ve been able to travel and enjoy our lives because we worked so hard to establish our stores at the beginning. Our secret? We keep our stylists happy because happy stylists make great stores. If you create a fun place to work, it makes it easy to recruit and retain top talent. And we love becoming a part of their lives – and it really feels like we’re all a big family”

– Alyssa Bowman, co-owner of 12 stores in Idaho

“The Sport Clips Team Leader network is very strong. When we joined the franchise, Sport Clips was great about connecting us with the Team Leaders, and we’ve stayed very close. They’re such a great resource for us, and they provided a lot of additional support, especially at the beginning – and we’re happy to pay that forward with new owners. We’ve found successful Sport Clips Team Leaders are great at following the systems and processes that Sport Clips gives you, and because you’re working on the business and you’re not in the business, you need to be good at delegating and building a great team.”

– Jamie Gilbo, co-owner of a store in Tennessee with more in development

“I continue to think Sport Clips is not only an amazing brand with family ownership that cares deeply and is invested in our success, but I also think we’re in a space that is recession proof. During the 2008 downturn, we were in a nice spot in the market. People continue to need haircuts. And so, as long as we are able to provide predictable, consistent, top-quality service, we think there’s longevity for hair cutting in general and Sport Clips in particular.”

– Wayne Freeman, owner of 39 Sport Clips locations in Kansas, Iowa, and Minnesota

“This is a model of simplicity. We’re very much behind the scenes in our business – and we love that. We get to support our amazing people and they deliver amazing results. But it starts at the top: Gordon and Edward Logan have created a culture that we strive to replicate in our businesses.”

– Riley and Tina McMurdo, owners of 17 Sport Clips locations in Colorado

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