1851

<a href="https://www.greatclipsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=multi-unit-great-clips-franchisee-adds-three-new-franchise-locations-during-pandemic-2716902" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Great Clips</a> has opened more than 4,000 hair salons since it was founded in 1982. The brand has established a strong base of loyal franchisees, and for multi-franchise owners like <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanita-kilambi-58900313/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=multi-unit-great-clips-franchisee-adds-three-new-franchise-locations-during-pandemic-2716902" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Juanita Kilambi</a>, the model has led them to enviable multi-unit success.Kilambi is different from many other franchisees, however, in that she more than doubled her franchise ownership amid COVID-19.“My husband and I opened our first salon from scratch,” Kilambi said. “A few years later we bought another salon from another franchisee. Last year, during COVID, we took on three additional salons in the middle of the pandemic.”Kilambi credits the long-standing <a href="https://1851franchise.com/greatclips">Great Clips</a> franchise model as one that showed both her and her husband that they could run their own business. “The help of a larger team laid out a foundation,” she said. Before joining the brand, Kilambi was searching for a different kind of business endeavor that would allow them to achieve their dreams of owning their own business.“We examined three different businesses and their models, and we spoke to other franchisees within those brands. We landed on Great Clips because we loved the experience we were already having in early conversations, plus the business model they provide and promote” Kilambi said.She added that, since her first days as a Great Clips franchisee, the data and insights that were needed for success were available right at her fingertips.In time, she leveraged those insights to pursue multi-unit Great Clips ownership.Great Clips has thrived in the last two years, ranking 13th on the <a href="https://1851franchise.com/greatclips/great-clips-ranks-no-13-on-entrepreneurs-franchise-500-list-for-2021-2714899#stories">2021 Franchise 500 list</a>. Kilambi’s success shows that Great Clips boasts a recession-resistant business model, one that is subject to growth even during unpredictable times.Kilambi defines success in her business not through revenue figures alone, but through the impact she provides on people’s lives and the careers of her employees. "When I see employees growing and developing, while getting excited about what they do, that is success to me." Kilambi has been able to establish a business presence in her market, and her insistence on taking care of employees has helped her locations stay successful, even while taking over previous ownership.“We’re just trying to grow and keep growing. In addition to trying to stay afloat amidst the pandemic, we are still interested in growing our business,” Kilambi said.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hockett-greatclips/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=multi-unit-great-clips-franchisee-adds-three-new-franchise-locations-during-pandemic-2716902" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Steve Hockett</a>, the CEO of Great Clips, Inc. says a spirit of growth is helping franchisees in a pursuit of success. “It doesn’t matter what age or background our franchisees are coming from,” Hockett said. “If there is a commitment to serving everyday people and giving great haircuts, a Great Clips franchise is on track to join a momentous franchise system with a proven track record.”“We don’t operate corporate salons,” Hockett said. “Everything about us is focused on helping franchisees where they operate.” He added that the brand wants to continue growing existing salons and expand its market presence across the United States and Canada..Kilambi credits the success of Great Clips to the generous and helpful support of the corporate team, along with the strong communication that exists between franchisees. “Everybody in this brand is passionate about their success,” Kilambi added, “and the success of our brand is really about helping our entire team grow.”The total investment to open a Great Clips salon ranges from $146,750 to $302,400. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.greatclipsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=multi-unit-great-clips-franchisee-adds-three-new-franchise-locations-during-pandemic-2716902" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.greatclipsfranchise.com/</a>.

Multi-Unit Great Clips Franchisee Adds Three New Franchise Locations During Pandemic

1851 Franchise

California-based franchisee Juanita Kilambi now owns five Great Clips salons and has displayed serious growth in an unpredictable business landscape.

multi-unit-great-clips-franchisee-adds-three-new-franchise-locations-during-pandemic

Layne's Chicken Fingers

Layne's Chicken Fingers - VP of Culture Operations - Cuyler Esposito - 1851 Franchise

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Appoints Cuyler Esposito as Vice President of Culture Operations

laynes-franchise-cuyler-esposito-vp-culture-operations

Jollibee

Jollibee Franchise - EOY 2025 - Momentum 2026 - 1851 Franchise

Jollibee Closes Out Landmark Year With Strong Franchise Momentum Across the United States and Canada

jollibee-franchise-expansion-2025-north-america

Fitness Premier

Fitness Premier Franchise - Looking Ahead to 2026 - 1851 Franchise

Building a Fitness Business With Staying Power: Why Fitness Premier Is Looking Ahead to 2026

fitness-premier-franchise-2026-growth-strategy

Fresh Coat

Fresh Coat Painters - Seph Duggan - Lakeland Florida - 1851 Franchise

Multigenerational Contractor Seph Duggan Launches Fresh Coat Painters of Lakeland, Florida

fresh-coat-painters-franchise-lakeland-seph-duggan

Fresh Coat Painters - Mary Steele - Franchisee Feature - 1851 Franchise

How a Major Life Pivot Led This Military Spouse to Open a Fresh Coat Franchise in Melbourne, Florida

fresh-coat-franchisee-mary-steele-melbourne-florida

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Development Website Builder

Franchise Resources

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

Domino's Franchise - North Pole - Dec 2025 - 1851 Franchise

Domino’s Pizza Brings Delivery Cheer to North Pole, Alaska

dominos-pizza-franchise-north-pole-alaska

California Pizza Kitchen’s Sale Is the Latest in the Era of PE-Backed Turnarounds in Franchising

california-pizza-kitchens-sale-is-the-latest-in-the-era-of-pe-backed-turnarounds-in-franchising

Buying a fitness franchise, people exercising

Boutique vs. Big Box Gym Franchises: Which Offers Best ROI in the $7 Billion Fitness Market?

buy-fitness-franchise-boutique-big-box-comparison

Pieology Pizza Enters Chapter 11 Following Costly Bid To Save Struggling Stores

pieology-pizza-files-chapter-11-bankruptcy

CNBC: McDonald’s Will Assess if Franchisees Are Offering Value for Customers Under New Standards

mcdonalds-franchise-standards-value-metric

image of michael panos and michel panos, owners of mellow mushroom in Atlanta

What Makes Mellow Mushroom a Strong Franchise Investment? Insights From the Panos Family’s Metro Atlanta Portfolio

mellow-mushroom-franchise-panos-restaurant-group-metro-atlanta

1851 Franchisee Spotlight graphic with photo of Eli Cohen, Layne's Chicken Fingers logo

C5 Restaurants Grows its Texas Footprint with 40 Layne’s Chicken Fingers Locations Planned Statewide

eli-cohen-laynes-chicken-fingers-texas

image of jerome hanway from right at home Las Cruces, New Mexico 1851 franchise franchisee spotlight

Jerome Hanway Is Building His Right at Home Franchise Around His Mission To Serve

right-at-home-franchise-las-cruces-jerome-hanway

image of stephen westerman and matthew westerman, owners Fort Walton Beach Two men and a junk truck

Twin Brothers Move From Managers to Owners with New TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK Franchise on the Gulf Coast

Multi-Unit Great Clips Franchisee Adds Three New Franchise Locations During Pandemic

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS