Networks such as Great Clips are well organized. When you walk into any of the salons you will feel a similar agreeable, welcoming and connected feeling. Additionally, it is a part of tournaments and sweepstakes at community games.

When was the last time you got a haircut from Amazon (specifically, from a licensed stylist)? Would you prefer to contact customer service by phone? Is it on Facebook? There are many reasons why investing in a walk-in haircare franchise makes sense, since haircuts aren’t something that can be outsourced or ordered online. Customer service is about providing convenience and quality at a reasonable price for customers who are looking for both.

The personal touch is the foundation of Great Clips, a franchisor with more than 4,200 salons owned and operated by 1,200 franchisees throughout the U.S. and Canada. This brand is appealing to franchisees because of its industry-leading technology, which helps salon owners run their businesses efficiently, support their staff, and deliver a great experience to their customers—from inside a salon or working remotely. Here are five reasons to invest in a Great Clips franchise:

It has recession-resilience. Great Clips is focused on value. Economic conditions do not matter to consumers who are looking for great value. In a strong economy, customers want to get the best service for their money. During times of recession, customers want the same thing—only more so. Everyone needs a haircut.

The technology it uses is of the highest level. We lead the way in utilizing technology tools that make it easy for customers to get a great haircut and it efficient for franchisees to operate their businesses.

By using the Great Clips app-specifically, Online Check-In-you can unlock the front door of every salon right from the comfort of your customers’ hands. Using Great Clips Online Check-In, customers will experience greater convenience and become more loyal to the brand by making it simple to check in before heading to the salon.

3. Easy operation. The Great Clips format is straight-forward and easy to use. The salon is a manager-run business, so franchisees aren’t required to be at the salon 24 hours a day. Salon employees are extensively trained in various aspects of the business, from the Great Clips cutting system, to how to deliver the best customer service using a proven multi-step program, to how to run the newest point-of-sale technology tools. Our support doesn’t end after you open your first salon. It’s ongoing and always just a phone call away. It is Great Clips’ policy to provide franchise owners with the tools and resources they need to run a successful business, so they can focus on their staff and customers.

4. Low investment costs. Great Clips is a simple concept focused on offering its customers a great haircut at a convenient location. Therefore, your Great Clips salon can be easily run both physically and organizationally—which for the franchisee, translates into cost effectiveness to build, open, and maintain a cost-effective salon. For information about financial requirements and investment costs, click here.

5. Strong marketing. More than 4,200 Great Clips franchises are spread throughout North America, giving franchisees the marketing power that comes from a billion dollar brand. The brand has a comprehensive media strategy that incorporates traditional broadcast spots, digital marketing, social media, public relations, partner promotions, and more. System-wide brand marketing plans coupled with trial-drive programs like Great Haircut Salons and Short Fuse promotions as well as market-specific sponsorships, all work together to drive customers to Great Clips salons.