Star Tribune names Great Clips, Inc. a 2025 Top Workplace
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (JUNE 16, 2025) — Great Clips, Inc. has been named one of the Top 200 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. The company has been ranked amongst the top midsized workplaces consistently for the last three years.
Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, Great Clips, Inc. is the franchisor of the Great Clips® brand, the world’s largest salon brand. Corporate staff include home office staff in Minnesota and field staff throughout the United States and Canada.
“Great Clips, Inc. is thrilled to once again be recognized as a top workplace in Minnesota,” said Steve Hockett, CEO of Great Clips, Inc. “Our employees live out our values day in and day out, showing dedication to the success of our franchisees and communities. They made this achievement possible, and we’re grateful to be recognized amongst so many great Minnesota-based companies.”
Produced by the same team that compiles the 34-year-old Star Tribune 100 report of the
best-performing public companies in Minnesota, Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health and satisfaction. This year’s list was made up of 309 Minnesota-based companies.
“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”
The rankings in the Star Tribune Top 200 Workplaces are based on survey information collected by Energage, an independent company specializing in employee engagement and retention. To qualify for the Star Tribune Top Workplaces, a company must have more than 50 employees in Minnesota. Over 5,000 companies were invited to participate. Rankings were composite scores calculated purely on the basis of employee responses.
A complete list of those selected is available at startribune.com.
About Great Clips, Inc.
Great Clips, Inc. was established in 1982 in Minneapolis. Today, Great Clips has over 4,400 salons throughout the United States and Canada, making it the world’s largest salon brand. Great Clips is 100 percent franchised, and salons are owned locally by nearly 700 franchisees across the U.S. and Canada. Great Clips franchisees employ more than 29,000 stylists. Great Clips franchised salons provide value-priced, high-quality haircare for men, women and children. Getting a great haircut at a Great Clips salon is more convenient than ever with Online Check-In, ReadyNext® text alerts and Clip Notes®. To check in online, visit app.GreatClips.com or download the free app. For more information about Great Clips, Inc. or to find a location near you, visit GreatClips.com.