About Great Clips
Customer Experience Basics
Touchpoints/Case Vocabulary
Persona: Mike

Solutions & Improvements
100

What is the business model of Great Clips?

100% franchised company

100

What term describes all interactions a person has with a company before, during, and after a purchase?

Customer Experience

100

Name two examples of customer touchpoints mentioned in the case.

Online Check-In, in-salon greeting

100

What is Mike’s profession?

Hospital resident training to be a doctor

100

What is one way Great Clips could reduce wait times for busy customers?

Improve scheduling or add more staff during peak hours

200

How many salons does Great Clips operate across the U.S. and Canada?

Over 4,400 salons

200

Why does Great Clips want to improve customer experience?

To build lasting relationships and stay competitive

200

What is the purpose of Clip Notes?

To make future visits easier by saving haircut details)

200

What are two challenges Mike faces when visiting Great Clips?

Long wait times and limited hairstyle options

200

How could Great Clips offer more hairstyle variety?

Provide advanced stylist training or style catalogs

300

What is Great Clips’ main value proposition for customers?

Convenient, affordable haircuts at a great price

300

To cause joy or satisfaction after a positive experience

What does it mean to “delight” a customer

300

Define “Persona” in the context of customer experience.

A fictional character representing traits of a target customer

300

What improvement would help Mike maintain his polished look affordably?

Loyalty discounts or subscription plans

300

What makes someone an ideal collaborator?

What is “They align with the initiative’s goals and values”?