“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. 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 fall into […]
Franchising With Pigtails & Crewcuts
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, the owner of a Pigtails & Crewcuts children’s hair salon franchise 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 […]
How We’re Helping Pigtails & Crewcuts Franchisees Plan Ahead to Bounce Back Stronger Than Ever
Over the coming weeks, the economic landscape is expected to go through a deliberate transition from nearly nationwide shelter-in-place orders to a gradual easing of social distancing norms. The decision is being made by leaders at the state level to gradually allow businesses to open their doors to customers after several weeks of being closed […]
How We’re Supporting Our Franchisees through this Challenging Period
The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted people and businesses around the world. For franchise owners, the support of a franchisor during these once-in-a-lifetime circumstances makes all the difference. At Pigtails & Crewcuts, our team is doing all we can to ensure our franchisees are set up for success during and after the COVID-19 outbreak. “The current […]
The Psychology of Children’s Hair Salon Interior Design
A whopping 93 percent of purchasing decisions are made based on visual appearance. For a service-based business such as a children’s hair salon, that means a fresh, engaging, and recognizable interior design is essential to long-term success. A retail location’s layout, furnishings, and color scheme all need to play off one another perfectly to achieve […]
Multi-Unit Franchisee Builds Community with Her Pigtails & Crewcuts Salons
As the owner of two Pigtails & Crewcuts salons at the time, multi-unit franchisee Jennifer Tribble knew what to expect when she decided to open her third store in the Orlando area – and she was eager to get started. Located in Dr. Phillips, Winter Springs and now Lake Nona, Jennifer’s Pigtails & Crewcuts franchises […]
What Are the Steps to Owning Your Own Children’s Hair Salon Franchise?
Kid’s haircut services accounted for 10 percent of the general salon market at the start of the millennium, and the untapped potential within each market continues to attract new franchises and independent salons alike. However, starting a new business – even a franchise with a proven business model – can be a daunting venture. Knowing […]
Why this ‘Business in a Box’ Was Perfect for this Pigtails & Crewcuts Franchisee
Caroline Dover was a stay-at-home mother of five for 30 years before opening her own Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise. In 2012, she opened and ran her own Pilates studio for four years before wanting to expand her business ownership in a smart way. Caroline’s investment came as a result of speaking with some friends who […]
4 Simple Tips to Retain Top Talent at Your Children’s Franchise
Every small business owner wrestles with the same question when starting out: “How do I hold onto my best employees?” It’s an especially pressing concern when the job market is tight. Pigtails & Crewcuts franchisees are no exception. Long-term employees bring significant value to businesses, such as a children’s hair salon franchise. For example, a […]
How to Develop a Children’s Hair Salon Business Plan
Any new children’s hair salon owner needs to be able to put together a comprehensive business plan that not only demonstrates you have a clear, logical strategy to achieve your specific business goals, but also that you have your finger on the pulse of the industry and local market. Most importantly, your business plan is […]
