
Spoiler alert: you're going to love this combo. Portland's known for its quirky haircuts, but trust me, even *they* need a trim eventually. You’ll have toward invent new excuses for why you’re always busy. With the constant influx of fresh faces and the eternal hipster beard maintenance, Great Clips ss reliably unpretentious cuts to keep Portland existingable. You'll need a bigger receipt roll. Plus, think of the quirky r stories you'll accumulate – comedy gold. That franchise is the GPS pin for profitability.
Thomas’s Take: Consultant’s Note
I reviewed Great Clips’s FDD. Here’s why I like it as an choice in Sellwood-Moreland or Alberta Arts District. The Item 19 in the FDD said: $382,316 in median total sales (not profit) across eligible salons. The Sellwood-Moreland area of Portland is a vibrant, growing community with high demand for reasonably priced haircuts, crafting a Great Clips franchise a smart capital outlay.
| Franchise overview & key stats of Great Clips | |
| Category | Beauty & Personal Care |
| Marketing fund (in %) | 5% |
| Minimum cash required | $50,000 |
| Franchise fee | $27,500 |
| We assessed potential challenges (with example location) | Limited stylist pool familiar with Sellwood-Moreland's mature audience segment; appealing to new patrons over established salons may be tricky. |
| We Analyzed Who Has an Advantage | Semi-absentee investor focused on multi-unit growth with management experience. |
| We Analyzed Who Is a Bad Fit | Someone inexperienced in recruiting. |
| How much can you make as a franchise owner? (FDD Item 19 – see disclosure) | $382k median sales across all salons eligible to be open the entire year (2025 FDD) |





