Sport Clips Haircuts, the nation’s leading hair care provider for men and boys, ranked 27 out of 100 as a “Best Company for Women”. The rankings are awarded by Comparably, a leading workplace culture and corporate brand reputation platform, based on anonymous employee feedback from only female employees.

“As a company with a predominately female workforce, this recognition is especially meaningful,” says Julie Vargas, vice president of career opportunities & talent engagement. “We know how important it is to care for our team members as individuals and we offer several unique programs that provide support at both a personal and professional level. Sport Clips understands the passion and creativity our team members bring to work every day, and we are proud to have created a positive work environment.”

This set of Comparably Awards is based on feedback from female employees, with questions spanning nearly 20 core culture metrics, from compensation (salary, bonus, raises) and career growth (opportunities, mentorship, goals) to leadership (CEO, executives, direct managers) and work environment (work-life balance, perks & benefits, coworkers). Awards are based on feedback collected during a 12-month look-back period (February 10, 2024 through February 10, 2025). To qualify, Large companies (more than 500 employees) must have met a minimum of 75 employee participants and SMB companies (up to 500 employees) must have a minimum of 35 employee participants. For statistical significance, additional weight was given to companies with more participation from their employee base, relative to company size.

Franchise Times “Top 400” Ranking

Sport Clips Haircuts, the nation’s leading men’s and boy’s hair care provider, has advanced in the Franchise Times “Top 400” Ranking, becoming one of the top 100 franchises for 2024. 

The Franchise Times Top 400 is an annual ranking of the largest franchise systems, determined by global systemwide sales from the previous year. Companies are selected through a comprehensive five-month research process that combines voluntary reports with publicly available data, including the most recent franchise disclosure documents (FDD).

“As a franchise that proved to be one of the most resilient through the pandemic, we’re honored Sport Clips is recognized among the top franchises in this respected ranking. Seeing the brand’s position move into the top 100 is affirmation of the diligent work of our franchisees, stylists, team members, leadership, and support center staff,” says Edward Logan, Sport Clips CEO and president. “The entrepreneurial spirit of our franchisees, the commitment of stylists to delivering exceptional service, and unmatched support from dedicated team members reflects the strength of the Sport Clips system and the reason for the positive move from #103 to #95 in the ranking.”  

The complete list of rankings can be found in the print edition of Franchise Times and online at franchisetimes.com. For more information about Sport Clips Haircuts as a franchise investment opportunity, visit www.sportclipsfranchise.ca.

Schoox Learning & Development Impact Awards

Schoox a leading provider of learning and talent development software solutions for enterprises, announced the winners of its flagship Schoox Learning & Development Impact Awards. The winners were selected from a pool of more than 3,000 customers based on third-party-validated metrics that showcase outstanding results in areas including learning and development, operational efficiency, cost reduction, and employee engagement.

Sport Clips Haircuts was recognized for achieving 63 percent faster onboarding of new team members and five percent employee retention increase with training and development opportunities. The brand joins other notable companies including Sonesta Hotels, Altitude Trampoline Park, KIOTI Tractor, Potbelly Sandwich Works, and others in receiving this recognition.

“Schoox is deeply proud of the results our clients have seen from investing in the training and development of their frontline workforces. We’ve spent over 10 years working alongside thousands of global customers to develop a solution that is scalable, effective and easy to use,” said Costas Vasiliou, Co-Founder and Chief Customer Officer, Schoox.

“The 2024 Schoox Learning & Development Impact Award winners conquered the myriad challenges faced by all organizations made up of largely frontline workers, and experienced the measurable benefits of our engaging, interactive, all-in-one learning platform. They set a new standard of achievement for all of our clients, and we’re honored to recognize them.”

The 2024 Schoox Learning & Development Impact Awards celebrate Schoox customers that have effectively crafted and executed learning programs and strategies resulting in measurable positive success for their organization.

Awards will be presented to Schoox customers at the company’s “Light Up the Night” event on Tuesday, November 5th at The Neon Museum in Las Vegas in advance of DevLearn 2024. Details on the winners and their achievements can be found here.

About Schoox

Schoox is workplace learning software with a people-first twist. People aren’t cogs, and Schoox was designed for how humans actually learn. We keep learners curious by letting you deliver more kinds of content wherever they are, from the front line to the corporate office. And by making learning easy, accessible, rewarding, and fun, we help you get everyone more excited about their career development. Learners can “up” their skills, grow on the job, and get more done—and you can measure the impact of their awesome accomplishments. Schoox powers people-focused learning experiences for organizations around the world, including Subway, Celebrity Cruises, Phillips 66, and Sonesta Hotels. Learn more at schoox.com.

 Annual Meeting Theme Reflects System Growth

The annual Sport Clips Haircuts National Huddle proved to be a game changer this year for franchisees, stylists, and clients as the brand continues to focus on growth and support. CEO and President Edward Logan addressed the crowd of more than 3,000 team members from across the U.S. and Canada, casting a vision of accelerated growth through brand experience for clients, store owners, and stylists.

“Sport Clips has been a leader in men’s and boys’ hair care for more than 30 years, and this year we are taking it to the next level by providing even more support for franchisees and stylists,” says Logan. “Haircare visits and staffing are returning to pre-pandemic levels. So, we’re ramping up the ways we serve new and loyal clients, store owners who are thriving in their local communities, and the professional stylists who choose Sport Clips for their careers. This year is going to be a true game-changer for our brand.”

The true benefit of Huddle, Logan noted, is the opportunity it provides for stylists and owners to come together to support each other, learn from one another, and celebrate individual, store, and overall brand achievements.

Key highlights from the Huddle include:

• Sport Clips continues to innovate, using technology to improve client experiences and provide robust data for franchisees, supporting local store performance and growth.
• The brand is investing heavily in stylists and team members, focusing on the fundamentals that have positioned Sport Clips as a haircare leader and innovator, including the exclusive “5 Point Play” cutting system.
• Sport Clips implemented SupportLinc, an outcomes-driven suite of employee assistance behavioral health and wellness programs, that in just over a year provided more than 9K counseling service sessions through which 90 percent of team members reported improvement or recovery. This resulted in more than $1.3M in healthcare, human capital, and organizational cost savings for the system.
• With the return of a stronger economic climate, Sport Clips is experiencing a surge in growth and interest from potential franchisees from various business sectors as well as stylists who pursue a career path that includes becoming franchise owners.
• The brand continues to give back through its Haircuts with Heart charitable partnerships, with $14 million raised to provide 2,900 scholarships for the VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” program; $3.5 million donated to St. Baldrick’s Foundation to fund childhood cancer research; thousands of volunteer hours to facilitate 6,500 flights for senior veterans with Dream Flights; and some $300,000 annually in free haircut coupons for American Red Cross blood donors.
• Through its Eric Gozur-Wayne McGlone Memorial Relief Fund, Sport Clips has provided $5.7 million in funds to 1,100 team members in need.

Logan says of these highlights, “Technological advancements and championing our franchisees and stylists by focusing on the fundamentals of our mission to provide clients a ‘championship haircut experience in an exciting sports environment,’ demonstrate Sport Clips’ commitment to being a game changer in the industry.”