Making the decision to become a franchisee is incredibly exciting, especially when you align with the franchise brand’s culture, values and vision for growth. However, one of the most important initial steps you take while doing your due diligence is determining how much you’re willing to spend on opening a franchise, as well as how […]
What’s the Outlook for Commercial Real Estate for Franchise Owners?
Once you’ve signed your franchise agreement, the next step is to think about and look for the perfect commercial real estate location. COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the real estate market due to the unfortunate circumstances of businesses being forced to close their doors for good, making pricing extremely low for potential business […]
Husband-Wife Duo Find an Opportunity to Own Kid’s Salon Franchises in a New Town
When Sara and Robert Smith relocated to Castle Pines, Colorado, for Sara’s new job in the healthcare industry, they began looking for local businesses that could provide services they needed. There came a point when Sara started looking for a children’s hair salon since her son needed a haircut, but her search came up empty. […]
What Are the Benefits of Owning a Franchise?
Once you’ve decided to stop working for someone else, the first thing to decide is whether you should join a franchise business or start completely from scratch with your own idea. Not to worry, we’ve provided a list of the benefits for franchise ownership. Here some of the top advantages of owning a franchise. Skipping […]
Why Pigtails & Crewcuts was a Great Fit for these First-Time Franchisees
“Our two-year-old started sprouting hair, and we thought, maybe we should open a children’s hair salon,” recalled Bonnie Howard, co-owner of Pigtails & Crewcuts in Smyrna, GA. First-time franchisees, Bonnie and her husband Will, laugh as they recall how they discovered and pursued the business opportunity with the Georgia-based children’s franchise. The plan began to […]
Multi-Unit Salon Franchise Owners Jump at an Unexpected Opportunity
When Kay and Evan Carroll started bringing their son into the local Pigtails & Crewcuts back in 2011, they had no idea they would eventually become multi-unit salon franchise owners. They now own three Pigtails & Crewcuts children’s hair salons in the greater Charlotte, NC area. Unexpected Opportunities In 2016, Evan was running his own […]
9 Powerfully Simple Marketing Strategies for a Children’s Hair Salon
Beyond brand-wide marketing collateral, there are numerous strategies and tactics you can deploy as a franchisee to build brand awareness, connect with your clients, and drive more awareness and foot traffic at the local level. We’ve broken our tips into different categories to help you put together a marketing strategy specific to your business. […]
Opening a Pigtails & Crewcuts Franchise in the Middle of a Global Pandemic
From getting bank loans approved to picking the space for your business and planning the grand opening, building a business can pose a multitude of challenges. However, not many business owners can say what Sarah Wallace can: she is opening up a Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise location during a global pandemic. Beginning the Franchise Journey […]
What to Expect at a Pigtails & Crewcuts Discovery Day
Discovery Day is among the most important steps in your journey to becoming a franchisee. After applying for franchise ownership with a company and familiarizing yourself with its Franchise Disclosure Document, connecting with existing franchisees, and doing your due diligence, it’s time to visit headquarters and immerse yourself in the business and culture you may […]
What it Meant to Find a Kid-Friendly Franchise for this Pigtails & Crewcuts Owner
“I have never seen a kid who didn’t want to get his hair cut as much as Tommy.” Bob Farster, Pigtails & Crewcuts owner of the children’s salon in Glenview, IL, smiled recalling the experience one of his long-time customers had while conquering his fear of getting his hair cut. Since Tommy started coming into […]
