Business & Tech
Great Clips Lands First Lincoln Square Location
The hair chain has more than 3,300 salons in the United States and Canada, and will open soon in the neighborhood.
An international hair salon company has “Coming Soon” signs in a Lawrence Avenue storefront.
Great Clips is opening soon in The Square Plaza, at 2321 W. Lawrence Ave. Sandwiched between a 7-Eleven and Super Nails, the space formerly housed the Balkan Restaurant.
The company obtained a business permit on April 26 and construction has begun inside the store. Representatives didn’t immediately respond to Patch requests for a final open date.
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With more than 3,300 salons in the United States and Canada, Great Clips is the world’s largest hair salon chain. The company employees about 30,000 stylists, according to its website.
Most locations are open evenings and weekends with no appointment necessary. Prices range from $9 to $15 in most salons.
The Lawrence Avenue location will be the first in Lincoln Square, with the second-closest in Roscoe Village, 3535 N. Western Ave.
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