Great Clips is an American hair salon chain with over 4,530 locations across the United States and Canada.

[4] In early 1983, founders Steve Lemmon and David Rubenzer sought out a third partner, Ray Barton, to lead Great Clips' expansion and franchising.

[5] The first franchised Great Clips salon opened for business on July 16, 1983, in Brooklyn Center, MN.

In March 1987, the partners convinced her to leave her position at Land O'Lakes to work full-time as the vice president of human resources at Great Clips.

[11][12] After 28 years as chief executive officer of Great Clips, Barton stepped down in 2011, promoting Rhoda Olsen, who had served as president since 1998.

"[19] Lean investment and operating costs of franchises have enabled Great Clips to provide low-priced services and has led to 10-year growth for the company.

As noted by Kiplingers, "The company has seen steady business, even during the Great Recession, because consumers tend to spend on grooming in both good times and bad.

[23] During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, where usage of many online shopping, social media, and other services has increased dramatically, the engagement on the Great Clips App has tripled.

[25] Since 1997, Great Clips, Inc. has hosted an annual charity golf tournament to benefit Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.

After that, many drivers drove the Great Clips car in the Series AAA Division including A. J. Foyt IV, Chase Pistone, and Tyler Walker.