From record fundraising efforts to unprecedented national expansion, 2019 has been a landmark year for Pigtails & Crewcuts. This year also marks the 15th birthday of our fast-growing children’s franchise brand.
More importantly, we have leveraged those 15 years of success, growth, and experience to inform our updated set of core brand values and guiding vision.
Here’s more on how our five core values will continue driving success for Pigtails & Crewcuts:
1. Work with Integrity and Respect
Any successful business is built on a strong foundation of integrity and respect – for yourself, your employees and your customers.
We always strive to be honest and fair, as well as a brand known for its integrity and authenticity. By seeking franchise owners whose values align with our own, we’re able to ensure each Pigtails & Crewcuts location across our system is living out our brand mission and delivering memorable guest experiences every day.
2. Build Positive Relationships
From our leadership team to each franchise owner and staff member, integrity and mutual respect are the common thread underscoring each relationship within Pigtails & Crewcuts. These values characterize our interactions at every level and lay the groundwork for strong partnerships – even beyond our franchise network.
Building positive relationships may start with the franchisor/franchise owner partnership, but it also filters through to interactions with fellow franchise owners, employees, vendors, and customers.
Many of our customers have come to Pigtails & Crewcuts for years, and franchisees and employees alike are afforded the unique opportunity to watch families and children grow throughout the years. These long-term relationships are fostered by a strong sense of mutual trust and loyalty.
3. Be Enthusiastic and Compassionate
Customers come to us because they know that they can expect an unparalleled experience in a supportive, welcoming environment. More often than not, parents have had a negative experience bringing their children to a different hair salon – whether it involved an impatient stylist or a concept that wasn’t kid-friendly.
The enthusiasm and compassion we bring in to work every day make us different. For stylists and franchise owners, that means creating a fun, engaging and comfortable experience for children and parents, while adapting to accommodate any of their unique needs. It also means creating a workplace environment centered on the same premise, employing empathy, enthusiasm, and understanding among staff members.
Cultivating a culture with these values in mind creates a more enjoyable experience for guests and employees. And, beyond creating an effective workplace environment, it also helps each member of our children’s franchise family find fulfillment and purpose in a meaningful career – where they’re truly making a difference.
4. Deliver Consistent Quality
Consistency is key in a strong franchise system, and it has also been one of the main drivers of success within our fast-growing children’s franchise brand. Beyond the quality of the haircuts, it’s crucial to maintain high quality in the condition of each salon and location – an area where our franchise owners continue to excel.
This year, our locations exceeded expectations on the annual quality assurance visit – driving customer demand and contributing to our overall success and growth, including some of this year’s highlights:
- More than 14 percent year-to-date, brand-wide growth
- 125 units sold or in development to date
- 62 locations in the current development pipeline, positioning us to double our existing presence
5. Give Back to Your Community
Last but not least, giving back and community outreach have been pillars of our brand since our establishment. This year, we were also proud to announce that through each location’s charitable efforts, our system was able to increase the money raised for various causes by 17 percent compared to 2018.
Being a part of the local community is important to us, and we encourage each of our owners to get involved in any way they can. We also encourage philanthropy, either locally or nationally, as a way to contribute and make a positive impact in the lives of others.
Our purpose as a franchisor extends far beyond showing our franchise partners how to run a business – we help them use their business to enrich their communities and find meaning in their work. From fundraisers to events and partnerships, our franchise owners are always looking for creative ways to leverage their businesses and give back to the causes and communities they care about.
Are you interested in joining a children’s franchise with strong core values? Download our franchise packet today!
