Business is booming for small franchises, according to the 2016 Franchise Business Outlook, the latest report by the International Franchise Association (IFA). The report, which was released in January, states that job growth in the franchise sector is expected grow 3.1 percent this year, exceeding non-franchise growth. In the last five years, job growth within […]
6 Tips for Managing Business Growth
Managing growth is one of the trickiest parts of a leading a business. Expansion can be the best thing that can happen, or it can be the absolute worst if you’re not prepared. The key to successful growth is constant vigilance and commitment to quality and consistency. It’s important to have a plan in place […]
Pigtails & Crewcuts Named to ‘20 Leading Children’s Franchises’ List
ATLANTA – October 9, 2015 – Pigtails & Crewcuts, a children’s hair salon franchise dedicated to making haircuts fun and stress-free for young patrons and their parents, has been named one of the 20 Leading Children’s Franchises by Business-Opportunities.biz. In awarding Pigtails & Crewcuts top honors, the leaders at Business-Opportunities.biz noted that by 2020, children […]
How to Create a Competitive Environment and Drive Business within Your Franchise
When people hear the word “competition” in business, they often think of those they’re working against—the competing restaurant, the competing ice cream shop, the competing salon. As someone who has worked as an executive in the franchise business for more than 30 years, when I hear the word “competition,” I think of the folks who […]
As Pigtails & Crewcuts Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Franchise Owner Wade Brannon Shares Tips on How to Succeed in Business
Pigtails & Crewcuts celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. How time flies! Since opening in 2004, the franchise has grown to more than 35 salons across the country and has been named has been named to the “Franchise 500” list as a top franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine for five consecutive years. In that time, we’ve […]
Franchise Expert Wade Brannon Highlights 7 Tips for Business Owners when Responding to Negative Online Reviews
Harvard Business School released a report in September called “Fake It Till You Make It: Reputation, Competition and Yelp Review Fraud,” stating that nearly 16 percent of restaurant reviews on Yelp are fraudulent. That news serves as a reminder that small business owners need to be more vigilant than ever about their online reputation. As […]
Back to School Means Back to the Salon: Pigtails & Crewcuts Highlights Top 4 Kids Hair Disasters that Occur Every Summer
Kids and summer hair disasters go together like sand and the sun. Now, as back-to-school season sets in, parents are making a mad dash to their local salon to get their children’s locks teacher-ready. With more than 30 salon franchises across the country, Pigtails & Crewcuts has literally seen it all. Parents should know that […]
Franchise Expert Wade Brannon Shares 7 Areas Where Business Consistency Counts
The Small Business Employment Index indicated slight growth in February following a decline in January. With businesses slowly—but not quite consistently—on the rise, experts say it’s important now, more than ever, to be consistent in order to expand. As president of the children’s hair salon franchise Pigtails & Crewcuts, I can tell you this for […]
9 Resolutions for Every Business Owner in 2013
According to the experts, business growth will continue in 2013. A report from the National Association for Business Economics predicts the economy will expand by 2.1 percent in 2013, compared to 2.2 percent in 2012. When it comes to franchise businesses, a similar scenario is taking shape, with a 1.4 percent growth projected, compared to […]
Wade Brannon’s 10 Tips for Finding the Perfect Retail Space in a Tenant’s Market
It’s a tenant’s market when it comes to commercial real estate, but it won’t always be that way. According to the Urban Land Institute, recovery in the commercial real estate industry has begun, and will continue into 2013. Leasing, rents and pricing will rise, and the excess of available retail space will begin to decrease. […]
