Sport Clips Haircuts is six months into a deliberate franchise growth plan, and the signings, openings and market data tell the story of a brand executing against its own playbook.
GEORGETOWN, Texas, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Six months into 2026, Sport Clips Haircuts is building momentum across its franchise system, posting stronger development activity than the brand saw at the same point last year and positioning itself for net positive unit growth.
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