Sport Clips specializes in hair care for men and boys, in a fun, sports-themed environment, with no appointment needed at a reasonable price. It’s the perfect spot for an excellent haircut as well as catching up on all the games.
Shane Irvin, the franchisee of two Sport Clips in Newnan and Carrollton, reveals how he got the idea of opening Sport Clips and the history behind the business. “My wife and I took our two boys to a Sport Clips in Tennessee. We were completely impressed with the concept, quality, and cleanliness of the salon. We did a lot of research and decided to open two Sport Clips here in Newnan and Carrollton. In the early 1990s, Sport Clips CEO and Founder Gordon Logan recognized the huge potential, and relative lack of competition, in the men’s and boys’ haircut market. He wanted to create a place where men and boys could take care of one of life’s necessities, a haircut, and say “This is my kind of place – I feel comfortable here” when they walked in the door. The first Sport Clips location opened in 1993 in Austin, Texas, and the company began franchising in 1995. There are currently more than 1,800 Sport Clips locations across the U.S. and Canada.”
Shane explains the unique options that Sport Clips provides as well as the importance is it for men to have their own retreat when it comes to getting a haircut. “Sport Clips appeals to a very wide demographic. While women are welcome, our focus is on what we do best, haircut services for men and boys. No chemicals, no curling irons or round brushes here. The MVP Experience, Sport Clips’ signature service, includes a precision haircut, massaging shampoo, hot steamed towel treatment, and neck and shoulder massage. While they lead busy lives, we’ve found that our clients come back to us, not just for a haircut, but for the experience we provide. Our stylists are experts in hair care for men and boys and stay up-to-date on industry trends. They will advise you on haircuts that best suit your hair type and personal style, as well as your lifestyle. They are also very knowledgeable when it comes to products and can recommend those that will help you maintain your look and keep your hair healthy.
“As a system, Sport Clips is passionate about supporting our nation’s active duty service members and veterans. From mid-October through Veterans Day, Sport Clips locations across the U.S. raise funds for our Help A Hero program, which provides scholarships to veterans through the VFW, Veterans of Foreign Wars. The VFW’s ‘Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship’ program helps veterans get the education and training they need to transition from the battlefield to civilian careers. To date we have provided almost $1.2 Million in scholarships to our nation’s heroes.” Shane proudly discusses the fundraising efforts and causes, especially military, that Sport Clips is involved in. He continues, “We also support the Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation, Honor Flight Austin, Aleethia Foundation, and others, and offer a haircut discount of 10% to military and first responders throughout the year.”
Shane concludes, “Bringing a successful business model to the area in which you live, and being able to share it with others, is a win-win. It’s satisfying for me, and my family, on a personal and professional level to be a part of the growing retail scene here in our community by creating jobs and offering a new, fun, and convenient haircut option to the community.”
Visit Sports Clips in Newnan 335 Newnan Crossing Bypass Suite C Newnan, Georgia 30265 (770) 502-0490 and in Carrollton at 1765 U.S. 27 Suite 700 Carrollton, Georgia 30117 (678) 601-3888
