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In order for a franchise brand to be successful, it needs to have the right leadership. A company&rsquo;s culture and work ethic flows from the top down&mdash;both franchisees and employees take their cues from those above them. That&rsquo;s why <a href="https://franchisebusinessreview.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-business-review-names-gordon-logan-one-of-the-industrys-best-leaders-of-2017-2704544" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Franchise Business Review</a>, a leading independent market research firm, sought out to name the <a href="https://franchisebusinessreview.com/top-franchise-leaders/fbr-best-franchise-leaders-2017/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-business-review-names-gordon-logan-one-of-the-industrys-best-leaders-of-2017-2704544" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top Franchise Leaders for 2017</a>.

To find the best of the best, <a href="https://franchisebusinessreview.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-business-review-names-gordon-logan-one-of-the-industrys-best-leaders-of-2017-2704544" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Franchise Business Review</a> analyzed 18 months&rsquo; worth of data from approximately 30,000 franchisees representing 334 brands regarding their brands&rsquo; leadership and culture. The market research firm also took data into consideration surrounding franchisees&rsquo; overall satisfaction with their brands and their likelihood to recommend them to other aspiring business owners.

One industry leader who received high marks from his brand&rsquo;s franchisees is <a href="https://topfranchises.franchisebusinessreview.com/profile/sport-clips/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-business-review-names-gordon-logan-one-of-the-industrys-best-leaders-of-2017-2704544" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gordon Logan</a>, the Founder and CEO behind <a href="http://www.sportclipsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-business-review-names-gordon-logan-one-of-the-industrys-best-leaders-of-2017-2704544" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sport</a><a href="http://www.sportclipsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-business-review-names-gordon-logan-one-of-the-industrys-best-leaders-of-2017-2704544" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Clips</a>. 1851 Franchise caught up with Logan to learn more about his unique leadership style that continues to resonate within the brand&rsquo;s system.

1851 Franchise: What do you think are the traits or skills you possess that make your franchisees believe you are a top leader?

Gordon Logan, Founder and CEO of Sport Clips: We have always had a very strong values statement for <a href="https://sportclips.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-business-review-names-gordon-logan-one-of-the-industrys-best-leaders-of-2017-2704544" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sport</a><a href="https://sportclips.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-business-review-names-gordon-logan-one-of-the-industrys-best-leaders-of-2017-2704544" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Clips</a>, and we walk the talk: &nbsp;Do the right thing, do your best and treat others the way they want to be treated. &nbsp;We go out of our way to select people who will fit our culture, always looking for a win-win relationship. &nbsp;We strive to be fair in all our dealings, and our #1 priority is doing the right thing for the brand that builds franchisee profitability. &nbsp;We are always looking for ways to improve, the concept of &ldquo;kaizen&rdquo;, continual incremental improvements. &nbsp;We have built a world-class leadership team who lives our values, and our training and support programs are extensive. &nbsp;We deliver what we promise, which is why we have such a high Continuity Rate (99+%).

1851: What is your leadership approach?

Logan: I feel leading by example is the only way to make an impression and craft an enduring culture. &nbsp;I am often the last person to leave at night, and weekends are often spent working on Sport Clips. &nbsp;I am very careful to conduct myself so that I can be a role model for our Support Team and our Team Leaders (franchisees). &nbsp;By always putting the Sport Clips brand first, we have been able to create a system that has enabled many of our Team Leaders to achieve their goals for financial freedom and lifestyle. &nbsp;I believe in Zig Ziglar&rsquo;s saying: &ldquo;You can have anything you want if you help others get what they want.&rdquo;

1851: &nbsp;To other founders, CEO&#39;s or Presidents leading franchise brands into the future, what advice do you have to give?

Logan: It&rsquo;s important to start with a solid concept that is differentiated from the competition and that can be replicated with consistency across many units. &nbsp;Strong franchise agreements are absolutely necessary to protect the brand, but we have always tried to have a fair and balanced approach. &nbsp;Having been a franchisee myself for many years, I am sensitive to the needs of franchisees and try to always think how our policies and procedures, our system enhancements and our operational improvements will affect the individual franchisee. &nbsp;Always being fair and consistent gives everyone the comfort that they know what to expect and that we will do what is right and best for the system.

1851: &nbsp;Who is the person in franchising who has most influenced or inspired you over the course of your career?

Logan: Ray Kroc&rsquo;s book &ldquo;Grinding it Out&rdquo; should be a bible for anyone thinking of franchising. &nbsp;Put the franchisee first; don&rsquo;t make money selling things to your franchisees &ndash; establish quality, service and pricing standards for vendors and pass the savings on to your franchisees; be open to new ideas but test in isolated markets where possible before rolling out to the entire system; insist on brand standards being maintained &ndash; we are in the retail business and our stores must make a positive first impression on our Clients when they walk in the front door; have a solid system and establish processes that can minimize variations from the brand standards, since consistency is critical in a franchise.

1851: &nbsp;What does your typical day look like?

Logan: I usually arrive at the office between 8 and 9. &nbsp;Short lunch break, then work until 6 or 7 most nights. &nbsp;I am on the phone a lot with Team Leaders, suppliers, industry leaders, etc. and we have a fair number of meetings that we try to keep short and to the point. &nbsp;I travel a lot; I love getting out in the field to visit stores and Team Members. &nbsp;I try to set aside time to think about the next 5-10-15 years at least once a week&hellip;.I work best when I think in small bites and let those thoughts percolate a while.

1851: &nbsp;Where do you see yourself in the future?

Logan: My son Edward is our Chief Operating Officer and has been groomed to take on more and more responsibility. &nbsp;He has been with us full time for over seven years now, and knows the business from the &ldquo;sharp end&rdquo; up, having grown up in the business and he has successfully operated our 50+ company stores for years. &nbsp;Over the next few years, he will continue to play an increasingly responsible role and eventually I will decrease my day-to-day involvement. &nbsp;I spend a lot of time on industry issues and veterans issues (through the VFW, USO and other organizations) and plan to continue those efforts for some time to come. &nbsp;As long as I can make a contribution to Sport Clips, I plan to stay engaged to the appropriate extent&hellip;having too much fun to retire!

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Franchise Business Review Names Gordon Logan One of the Industry’s Best Leaders of 2017

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