Brent Greenwood, vice president of franchise development, attributes the current momentum to a mix of new and existing Team Leaders capitalizing on market gaps left by departing competitors. By securing prime locations that were previously unavailable, the company is executing a long-term strategy designed to prioritize unit economics over rapid, short-term expansion.
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Sport Clips Targets Expansion Through Real Estate Vacancies
With nearly 1,800 units already operational, Sport Clips Haircuts is leveraging a post-pandemic real estate reset to accelerate its footprint. The franchise system has surpassed its 2025 opening totals within just the first six months of 2026, signaling a return to pre-pandemic demand levels and aggressive unit growth.
The brand’s operating model, which relies on manager-led teams and recurring consumer demand, has stabilized following years of strategic technology investments. As the company moves into the second half of the year, leadership remains focused on maintaining this disciplined growth, explicitly stating that they are scouting for new prospects in nearly every U.S. region to build on their three-decade history.
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