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You Don’t Need Salon Experience to Be a Successful Pigtails & Crewcuts Franchisee

Wade Brannon’s young children immediately fell in love with the atmosphere and experience at Pigtails & Crewcuts the first time they visited. They loved the concept so much that Wade decided to come out of retirement and invest himself fully in the business as the brand’s President and CEO.

A franchise industry veteran who retired to spend more time with his children, Wade decided franchising was the best avenue to grow the brand footprint. He brought with him extensive franchising experience but no background in the kids’ salon or broader beauty industry.

Instead, he saw the business as a solid opportunity that would allow its franchisees the family time that seemed to be missing from many existing business opportunities.

Many of our current franchisees fit a similar profile as our CEO – parents who value family time and a work-life balance. The vast majority of them also have no salon ownership or stylist experience, and most importantly, they don’t need it to be successful.

With our comprehensive hiring and training support, franchisees are able to fully staff their children’s hair salon franchise with trained, dependable stylists. This frees up the franchise owners’ time to focus on doing what they love – providing positive experiences for clients’ children while spending more time with families of their own.

Here’s more on why Pigtails & Crewcuts could be the perfect opportunity for you, regardless of career background:  

A Niche Business that Fills a Void and Serves the Community

Not surprisingly, the Pigtails & Crewcuts franchisees across our 62 locations and counting all have unique backgrounds and reasons for opening up their kids’ salon franchise.

Like Wade, some of them are parents who took their children to get a haircut at Pigtails & Crewcuts and fell in love with the concept. Others are parents who recognized the need for a specialized kids’ salon in their community after a negative haircut experience with their child elsewhere.

And still, others are business-minded individuals who identify the strong demand and differentiation of kids’ salon concepts within the broader $64 billion hair care industry.

Whatever your reasons for joining our family, Pigtails & Crewcuts offers you the opportunity to open a local business, backed by a turnkey business model and proven framework for success. Meanwhile, you’ll be able to make a difference in your community, serving a strong need and creating memorable experiences for children and parents alike.

Building a Team that Lays the Foundation for Big Business

Unlike other business models, our franchisees also operate within normal working hours, allowing for a strong work-life balance. You’re able to enjoy even more freedom and flexibility than other franchise concepts, since you’ll delegate the service-related responsibilities to a trustworthy, capable, and trained staff.

As part of our comprehensive franchisee training, our franchise support team will provide guidance that helps you find, ve,t and hire qualified stylists and employees. We also provide you with ongoing strategies to motivate, incentivize, and retain top talent. You’ll be in charge of interviewing candidates, giving you more autonomy in the hiring process to create the exact workplace culture you want at your salon.

Later on, we also provide ongoing training for your staff members. This improves employee engagement and satisfaction while helping them hone their skills and stay current on the latest trends and techniques.

If you sign on as a single salon operator, you’ll likely be involved in the management of the salon’s everyday operations, but your stylists will handle all the haircutting, styling, and other services. Because our business model is built to scale, you can also build a team of qualified, trained salon managers to handle day-to-day operations when you’re ready to expand to multi-unit ownership.

For Pigtails & Crewcuts franchisees, lack of prior salon or hair care experience presents no barrier to entry – and has no impact on their potential for success in kids’ salon franchise ownership.

Not only are the majority of our franchisees new salon owners, but many of them also have no background in the hair care or beauty industry at all. Instead, they’re all united by a shared passion for providing children and families with exceptional experiences, along with the strong business sense to recognize a solid model for success.

Are you interested in breaking into the kid’s haircut franchise industry with our fast-growing brand? Download our franchise packet today!

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How This Former Stay-at-Home Mom Uses Her Pigtails & Crewcuts Franchise to Give Back

Before Jessica Fullwood became a business owner, she was a stay-at-home mom with four kids and taught dance classes during the week.

She realized she and her husband needed another source of income to continue to support their family.

After seeing how much her daughter enjoyed receiving a haircut and exceptional service at a salon in Disney World, Jessica decided to research children’s haircut franchises.

“When I found Pigtails & Crewcuts, a lightbulb went off,” Jessica said. It was kid-friendly and had the feel of a small, local store.

In 2007, Jessica opened her first Pigtails & Crewcuts in Virginia Beach, VA. In 2015, she opened a second location in Chesapeake. Since then, Jessica hasn’t stopped finding ways to use her business ownership to support her community.

Giving Back Through Business

Jessica takes an active role in her community, from donating money to hosting events in her Pigtails & Crewcuts locations. Giving back to her community is something Jessica is passionate about and believes can go a long way.

“I really believe in the idea of ‘it takes a village’ to raise your children,” Jessica said. “I think if we all give back and help out the communities we live in, our whole society could be better.”

Jessica certainly walks the walk and does so through Pigtails & Crewcuts. For example, she has partnered with organizations battling teen homelessness in Virginia.

“Seeing the faces of homelessness is very enlightening,” Jessica said.

But Jessica doesn’t give back alone. Her rock star team of employees share her enthusiasm for being active in the community. For example, they often come in before opening to provide special, private haircuts to children with special needs.

Life Lessons for this Children’s Haircut Franchise Owner

Using her Pigtails & Crewcuts ownership to give back to her community has been one of Jessica’s favorite parts of being a franchisee.

“It’s taught me everyone’s different,” Jessica said. “I’ve met so many people with different stories, and it’s really grounded me. It’s taught me to be more patient with people and made me a better person.”

What began as an additional revenue stream for her family has developed into a much larger part of her life than Jessica ever thought it would. Not only does being a Pigtails & Crewcuts franchisee give her another way to support her family, but it also gives her a platform to support her community.

“I came in wanting to bring in a little bit of extra money and be with my children, but I got so much more out of it,” Jessica said. “It makes me feel good. I love working with the children, and we get great support from corporate. It’s just been so much more than I thought.”

Learn more about Jessica’s philanthropic initiatives and how other Pigtails & Crewcuts franchisees give back to their community by downloading our eBook here!

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How a Focus on Human Connection Led to Success for This Pigtails & Crewcuts Franchisee

When it came time for Maura Parks’ son with a sensory processing disorder to get a haircut, the experience was a nightmare. Soon after, Maura realized she and her husband needed to find a kid-friendly hair salon for their son.

That’s when Maura found Pigtails & Crewcuts online and fell in love with its family-oriented concept.

Today, Maura is a successful Pigtails & Crewcuts franchisee and owner of two salons in the Memphis, Tennessee area (Germantown and East Memphis).

Through her hands-on and empathetic approach to management, Maura has made long-lasting connections with her guests and learned lessons in business firsthand.

Establishing a Human Connection

Maura has two favorite regulars at her Pigtails & Crewcuts locations. They are two young, non-verbal twins. Their mother drives over an hour to bring them through Maura’s doors, and they’ve sometimes needed a therapist present, as well as four stylists at a time to get through their haircuts. But, they get through it.

Recently, the twins came into Maura’s salon and received their haircut with no issues, leaving their mother in tears.

It’s these types of memories that keep Maura motivated.

“We establish real, true relationships with kids and their families,” Maura said. “My proudest moments as an entrepreneur are when I’m able to establish human connections with families.”

Lessons in Business Ownership

A first haircut is a big milestone in someone’s life. For many children, the experience can be frightening. For Maura, it was memorable.

“I still remember the woman who cut my hair when I was a kid,” Maura said. “I remember the way the place looked and the way she treated me.”

Now, as a Pigtails & Crewcuts franchisee, Maura sees that moment from the perspective of a manager.

Assembling and managing a caring staff is essential for Pigtails & Crewcuts. Maura encounters all different types of situations and scenarios that she and her team are able to accommodate.

To make her guests happy, Maura needs her team to be happy.

“It’s important to me to feel appreciated, so I assume it’s important to other people, too,” Maura said. “If you work with me, you’re going to feel appreciated. We talk things out and focus on the positive things that happened throughout each day.”

Maura takes an active role in her Pigtails & Crewcuts ownership. She’s direct with her employees and uses her past experiences with managers to inform her own managerial style.

“I’m very unorthodox as a manager,” Maura said. “I’ve taken all the things about all the managers I’ve had in my life – good and bad – and implemented what was good and fixed what was bad. My employees know exactly what they’re going to get from me: honesty and empathy.”

Throughout all her time as a Pigtails & Crewcuts franchisee, Maura has learned one important lesson.

“The issue is always going to work itself out,” Maura said. “No matter how hard, or what gets thrown your way, it will work out. Just take a minute, learn from it, and grow. Over the years, problems I thought were career-ending have all worked out.”

To learn more about Maura’s community outreach, download our eBook here!

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From Foster Care to Cutting Hair: How This Franchisee Found Her Purpose with Pigtails & Crewcuts

Pigtails & Crewcuts franchisee Angel Putnam doesn’t have a typical business owner’s beginning.

A child of the foster care system, Angel grew up in several different homes throughout her childhood. Though she had to grow up fast, she’s still a kid at heart.

Angel’s experience with foster care has helped shape her into the business owner she is today, particularly in identifying her purpose for community outreach.

Now a mother of three, Angel owns two Pigtails & Crewcuts salons, one in Greensboro, North Carolina, and another in Winston-Salem.

Picking Pigtails & Crewcuts Franchise

Angel’s first venture into business was a family-friendly café franchise. But, something never quite clicked between Angel and the brand, and when new ownership took over, the franchise began going in a direction Angel didn’t agree with.

“It lost that passion for me,” Angel said. “It lost what was most important to me, which was the family aspect.”

After searching for other family-friendly franchises online, Angel stumbled across Pigtails & Crewcuts. It had everything she wanted: a  kid-centric business with stable growth.

When Angel met with corporate to solidify her interest, she was left more confident than ever that Pigtails & Crewcuts was the right franchise to join.

“It had that family experience I wanted in a franchise,” Angel said. “Yes, it’s a business at the end of the day, but I wanted to know my passion was going to a company that’s just as passionate about their franchisees as they are about their bottom line. I wasn’t just a number. I was a person, and they really cared about making sure Pigtails & Crewcuts was the right investment for both of us.”

Years later, Angel is the owner of two Pigtails & Crewcuts locations. She attributes her success to the North Carolina communities that supported her efforts and a supportive corporate team that truly cares.

“It’s great to have a franchise with the working tools I need to be successful that also allows me to be creative to continue growing in my market,” Angel said.

Finding a Purpose as a Kid’s Haircut Franchise Owner

Before ever considering business ownership, Angel had one purpose inspired by her time in and out of foster homes.

“I knew working with children is what I wanted to do,” Angel said. “I wanted to make a difference in a child’s life.”

As a Pigtails & Crewcuts franchisee, Angel does just that. From providing a safe and welcoming first haircut experience for many frightened children to giving parents of children with disabilities peace of mind knowing their child is cared for, Angel’s business ownership is truly about the children. Her own children are even in her salons with her every day, eagerly helping sweep hair and refill the lollipop jar.

Angel’s effect on her community isn’t restricted to her salons. She leverages her two Pigtails & Crewcuts franchises to make an incredible impact on children’s lives in and around her surrounding communities.

To Angel, giving back is simply part of the job.

“It’s my way of continuing to help our community grow and know that we’re forming special memories and making a difference in their lives,” Angel said.

If you want to learn more about Angel’s charitable community outreach, download our eBook here!

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The Ins and Outs of Site Selection for a Kid’s Haircut Franchise

Finding the right location is one of the first and most important steps you’ll take when starting a kid’s haircut franchise. A strong site helps generate high foot traffic and drive sales while setting the stage for inviting interior design that creates a fun, memorable atmosphere for your young clientele.

Because prime real estate is paramount to run a successful kid’s salon, we offer comprehensive site selection support for our Pigtails & Crewcuts franchisees. Backed by industry-leading expertise and data-driven insights, our corporate support team helps position franchisees for success from the very start.

Inside Our Comprehensive Site Selection Support

At Pigtails & Crewcuts, our site selection support follows a methodical process of identifying markets, analyzing trade area demographics, and finally, vetting specific sites for franchise locations. We also take a hands-on, collaborative approach to the process, including franchisees’ input and working to understand their preferences and priorities, first and foremost. Before we begin the search or examine specific sites, we meet one-on-one with franchisees to determine which markets they would like to enter.

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“Many franchisees understandably prefer to open their business relatively close to home, making it easier and more convenient for them to be a hands-on owner,” said Wade Brannon, President and CEO of Pigtails & Crewcuts. “Plus, they’re already familiar with the area and community, which is important when starting a new kid’s hair salon business.”

After narrowing down a local market, our real estate support team moves on to the next stage of the site selection process – analyzing area demographics. We use market research software that provides us with this data, such as median household income, population density and an array of other valuable demographic insights.

Carrying out market research around the chosen location is crucial to help ensure there will be demand for the concept,” said Wade. “For instance, among other data points, our kid’s franchise brand performs best in areas with 100,000 or more residents and at least several thousand families with young children, so those are the markets we want to pursue and move forward with.”

Hitting the Ground Running with High-Traffic Areas That Drive Sales

Given favorable demographics that signal strong demand, we then begin the search for a specific site.

“We generally target several different types of locations, based on what has proven successful in similar markets,” Wade said. “These sites are often located in regional shopping centers with big-box anchors, or in local shopping centers with various service and retail businesses. These centers typically have high visibility, which is key for businesses like ours.”

Most importantly, however, the site needs to be located in an area where parents would regularly bring their children.

“We’ve seen a lot of success in neighborhood centers with grocery store-type anchors because parents frequently bring their children with them,” Wade said. “And because most families grocery shop on a weekly basis, these are high-traffic areas that regularly draw in our target demographic.”

In addition to high visibility and foot traffic, the location should also be easily accessible.

“Strong ingress and egress is crucial, and parking is a must,” Wade said. “Particularly in larger shopping centers, it’s important that the salon is just as easily accessible as it is visible.”

Laying the Foundation to Build a Profitable Franchise Business

Guided by years of experience and expertise, we’re able to help franchisees secure solid locations with high visibility, accessibility and foot traffic – at a price point that ensures they’re still able to turn a strong profit.

“Site selection isn’t just about finding the perfect physical location that ticks all the boxes we’re looking for, in terms of visibility, access, and demand,” Wade said. “We also need to make sure the site is just as appealing when it comes to initial purchase price, build-out costs and/or any ongoing expenses, like rent and utilities. No location is perfect, and it’s more important to ensure your overhead is low enough to allow for profitability.”

In order to secure the most competitive pricing, our corporate support team works with local commercial real estate partners to performs comparative research into the targeted location. Informed by the average sale for comparable commercial real estate in the area, franchisees are well-positioned to secure the best possible pricing during lease or contract negotiations. With industry-leading guidance, expertise and insights, we’re able to help franchisees secure the strongest sites, and put them on the path to success in business.

To learn more about the Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise opportunity, download our franchise packet today!

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How Much Does it Cost to Open a Kid’s Salon Franchise?

Leading the U.S. beauty segment in market share, it’s no surprise entrepreneurs have been clamoring to take their cut of the $64 billion hair care industry by opening a kid’s salon franchise. And, with parents spending record-level sums on their children, there’s never been a better time to break into the fast-growing segment.

However, starting a kid’s salon business from scratch and building it from the ground up can be an arduous endeavor. From creating a business plan to finding the right real estate and generating awareness about an emerging brand, building a startup business requires a significant investment of time and capital. Not only that, unpredictable costs and unforeseen roadblocks can quickly throw even the most thorough plans off course. That’s why so many aspiring business owners turn to the franchise model when starting their kid’s hair salon franchise.

Kid’s salon franchise brands like Pigtails & Crewcuts provide you with a full framework for success in every facet of your business. Plus, our pre-set, transparent initial investment estimates help ensure you won’t be caught by surprise with additional costs that put you in a precarious financial position later on. Here’s a quick breakdown of the top three upfront costs to open a hair salon, and why our kid’s salon franchise model is the right investment:

1. Real Estate for a Kid’s Salon Franchise

Entrepreneurs that buy an existing hair salon generally expect to set aside $40,000 to $250,000 for the purchase of the physical location. That investment range doubles if they’re planning to build a salon from the ground up. At Pigtails & Crewcuts, we work hard to keep real estate and construction costs as affordable as possible – typically ranging from $15,000 to $90,000. This investment will inevitably vary by site, based on its size, condition, location, the local market, and other factors. However, our corporate support team performs extensive comparative research into local real estate options in order to help secure the most competitive pricing in the local market.

And, because our typical layout features a small footprint – usually between 1,200 and 1,500 square feet – we’re able to cut down on the initial purchase price for the space. This also helps minimize ongoing expenses, like utilities and maintenance, as well as insurance and any rent or lease payments. Beyond pricing negotiations, we also guide franchisees through every step of the site selection process, helping them find the most visible, accessible and high-traffic locations. Leveraging real estate software, we also help ensure strong demand for each location by vetting markets with the most desirable area demographics for our concept. This includes everything from median household income to population density and number of families in the area.

2. Furnishings, Equipment and Decorating

Independent salon owners can expect to spend roughly $47,000 on salon equipment and supplies alone. Styling stations with chairs can easily reach costs upward of $1,000 each, and other equipment and supplies like hair dryers, shampoo, scissors, clippers, and other specialty products account for the remaining expenses. Pigtails & Crewcuts franchisees generally spend $18,000 to $27,000 for their entire interior design, furnishings, and decor, in addition to the heavy equipment and styling stations. Costs for hairdryers, washing stations, and other opening supplies are typically only $3,000 to $5,000.

Not only will our corporate team provide you with several site layout and design plans, we also deliver all the supplies and equipment you need to get up and running – for a complete turnkey solution. With pre-established, system-wide brand guidelines, you don’t have to worry about decorating the space yourself or spending thousands of dollars buying your own furnishings and décor.

3. Opening Inventory for a Children’s Hair Salon

Many salon owners choose to include a retail portion in their business, which creates an additional revenue stream. However, without the right guidance, expertise or wholesale buying power, it’s easy to overpay for these products or invest in the wrong categories or brands.

The actual cost of initial inventory will vary widely, but a fully-stocked retail section is often several thousands of dollars. For Pigtails & Crewcuts franchisees, initial inventory typically costs $5,000 to $10,000. Driving additional sales per transaction, our retail sections typically account for 10 percent of unit revenue. Backed by our guidance and support in every area of business, Pigtails & Crewcuts franchisees are able to get up and running quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively – and start reaping the rewards of their investment as soon as possible.

To learn more about the Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise opportunity, download our franchise packet today!

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Tax Benefits are Available if You Invest in Franchising by Year End

Tax season is upon us! Although income taxes aren’t due until April 15, the cut off for deductions is December 31. Everyone loves finding an opportunity to benefit from their taxes rather than owing more money, so why not consider making a change in your life and career that could offer the advantage of a lower tax bill? Investing in a franchise can make that possible!

Write-Offs for New Businesses

For starters, there are certain write-offs available for first-year start-ups. These can include legal and accounting fees, the cost of researching what it takes to start a successful business (market research, products, and more), employee training, and expenses related to retaining the financial backing for your investment, among others. In addition, the IRS has what it refers to as a Section 197 intangibles. When you invest in a franchise, the initial fee can fall underneath this provision as a start-up cost and can be amortized, or paid off, over the course of 15 years. This exists regardless of the length of your contract.

However, there are exceptions to this rule in which some people may not be eligible to spread out payment for Section 197 intangibles. If your transaction doesn’t result in “a significant change of ownership or use” you may not be eligible for amortization. Be sure to consult with your tax professional to see what deductions you would be eligible for.

Tax Reform Benefits

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that went into effect in late 2017 focused on the reduction of corporate tax rates to a flat rate of 21%, and also created the opportunity for deductions for “pass-through business entities (such as sole proprietorships, partnerships and S-corporations and LLCs).” According to Geoff Seiber of FranFund, the TCJA “allows pass-throughs to deduct up to 20% of income” with the exception of businesses that are service-based in which the deduction is only available to married couples filing jointly with a maximum income of $315,000, or $157,500 if it is a single taxpayer. This deduction is available as an individual income tax provision through the end of 2025.

While there are limits on deductions based on income level, Franchise Marketing Systems reports that it makes starting a business a much more attractive option. In addition, the organization says “This tax reform will create yet more incentives to invest in a franchise and open a business.” Because of this tax reform, investing in a franchise should not only become easier but also make it a more profitable investment in the long run.

Now is the time to consider what you can do to reduce your tax bill while making a positive change in your career and for your future. If you’ve been thinking about investing in a franchise, file this under the Pros on your Pros & Cons list.

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Build a New Life and Impact Your Community with the Best Franchise Opportunity

Starting a franchise business offers you the opportunity to go into business with national companies. But, the best franchise opportunity allows you to have a positive impact in your local community.

You may know that a franchise company provides branding, products and services, training, and collaboration. But when you open a franchise location in your local area, you impact your community in a way that the corporate parent does not. One way is by hiring local employees. Having more than one location allows you to provide even more needed jobs, but adding jobs is not the only way that you make an impact.

When you take advantage of a franchise opportunity, you work with other residents such as architects, contractors, construction workers, suppliers, attorneys, and accountants. And don’t forget your customers, who will be from the area. All of these groups benefit when a new franchise opens.


When you open a franchise in your area, your business can be involved in community-related events and causes. Many corporate franchise companies sponsor various charitable causes, including at the local level. Local franchisees also offer support and resources to their communities during times of need, such as after natural disasters.

Of course, paying business taxes supports your local government. As you can see, the best franchise opportunity will have a positive cascading impact in your local area.

Our franchise opportunity goes even beyond all of this. We provide a safe place for parents and children to get needed services in a welcoming environment. We purposefully connect with parents and children through our brand and our services.

Because we strive to be active partners in each community where we have locations, franchisee and customer satisfaction and loyalty are very high.

Our management team has over 75 years of combined successful experience. We offer a proven business model that provides franchisees on-going support and training that covers all aspects of running the business.

People who want the best franchise opportunity must consider Pigtails & Crewcuts

The best franchise opportunity allows you to have multiple impacts on your local community. If you want to be part of a franchise that values community, contact us today to find out more about the best franchise opportunity.

 

About Pigtails & Crewcuts
Founded in 2004 in Atlanta, Georgia, Pigtails & Crewcuts is a children’s hair salon franchise dedicated to making haircuts fun and stress-free for children and their parents. With nearly 50 locations across the nation, Pigtails & Crewcuts specializes in quality haircuts for boys and girls of all ages, and also hosts children’s parties. In 2010, Parents.com named Pigtails & Crewcuts one of the Top 10 Chains for Kids’ Birthday Parties. In addition, Pigtails & Crewcuts has been named to the “Franchise 500” list as a top franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine for five consecutive years. To learn more, go to pigtailsandcrewcutsfranchise.com

MEDIA CONTACT:
Michelle Holliman, Vice President of Franchise Development, 877.752.6800, MHolliman@pigtailsandcrewcuts.com

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Live your ideal life as a franchise owner!

We all want to be happy and successful but how we achieve those goals is different for everyone. Being a franchise owner may offer you the chance to experience your ideal life.

People who are franchise owners have different reasons for choosing this type of business. Some of the main reasons are:

  • Having more control over their working lives
  • Avoiding the risk of downsizing/outsourcing
  • Being able to work with family
  • Having more time/schedule flexibility
  • Leaving a legacy for their children
  • Giving back to their local community
  • Earning a lot of money through multi-unit businesses
  • Leveraging business skills
  • Working with a team instead of on their own
  • Having a business system already in place

Whatever your reasons for wanting to have your own franchise business, you only need to be realistic, patient and hard-working to realize the life you want.

Find a company that you can rely on to be around for a long time and that has a team of people in place that you can trust. Look for these attributes when searching for a franchise company:

If you are willing to take a risk on yourself but not by yourself, then being a franchise owner might be right for you. Find a company that you believe in because you must have faith in the business to be successful. Prepare with proper due diligence and fact gathering to be sure that you invest in a legitimate business.

You can have your ideal life as a franchise owner if you invest in the right company

Love your new life as a franchise owner. Contact our franchise experts today to learn more.

About Pigtails & Crewcuts
Founded in 2004 in Atlanta, Georgia, Pigtails & Crewcuts is a children’s hair salon franchise dedicated to making haircuts fun and stress-free for children and their parents. With nearly 50 locations across the nation, Pigtails & Crewcuts specializes in quality haircuts for boys and girls of all ages, and also hosts children’s parties. In 2010, Parents.com named Pigtails & Crewcuts one of the Top 10 Chains for Kids’ Birthday Parties. In addition, Pigtails & Crewcuts has been named to the “Franchise 500” list as a top franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine for five consecutive years. To learn more, go to pigtailsandcrewcutsfranchise.com

MEDIA CONTACT:
Michelle Holliman, Vice President of Franchise Development, 877.752.6800, MHolliman@pigtailsandcrewcuts.com

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If you ever considered buying a franchise business, know that they are not all the same

Have you ever thought about buying a franchise business? Franchises are so successful and pervasive today, that most people have thought about it at some point. However, if you are seriously thinking about it, then you must perform extensive due diligence. Franchise companies are very different in what they offer and how they support the franchisees, so you must know the details.

Legitimate franchise businesses will have proven business systems, comprehensive training, and capable and experienced leadership. A supportive franchisee community and the right fit of company culture are also important. A franchise business is a long-term commitment, so you need to know who the people are, what they represent and if you can work together successfully.

Ask a lot of questions on all sides of the business. Some questions you might ask are:

  • How does the company handle disagreements with franchisees?
  • What is the litigation history? Many lawsuits are not a good sign.
  • What do top franchisees do to be more successful than others?
  • How do customers feel about the business?
  • Does the company have in-demand products and services?
  • Is the franchise in a stable or growing industry?
  • Does the company continually invest on behalf of the franchisees?
  • How will they manage challenging economic situations?

All companies have different requirements for initial investment, required net worth, and profit potential and returns. Be sure to understand ALL financial commitments before you commit to anything. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has created “Buying a Franchise – A Consumer Guide” that is a good resource.

From a more personal point of view, find a business that you would love to be part of. Ask what level of business experience or skills you need. Understand the business model to be sure it is one that you can support. If you are going to be successful, you must believe in the vision of the franchise. You should have the confidence that you will have a trusting and supportive relationship.

Find a franchise business that you can love because they are not all the same

Look for a franchise business that fits your goals and offers the support you need. Contact us today to learn more about franchise businesses.

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About Pigtails & Crewcuts
Founded in 2004 in Atlanta, Georgia, Pigtails & Crewcuts is a children’s hair salon franchise dedicated to making haircuts fun and stress-free for children and their parents. With nearly 50 locations across the nation, Pigtails & Crewcuts specializes in quality haircuts for boys and girls of all ages, and also hosts children’s parties. In 2010, Parents.com named Pigtails & Crewcuts one of the Top 10 Chains for Kids’ Birthday Parties. In addition, Pigtails & Crewcuts has been named to the “Franchise 500” list as a top franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine for five consecutive years. To learn more, go to pigtailsandcrewcutsfranchise.com

MEDIA CONTACT:
Michelle Holliman, Vice President of Franchise Development, 877.752.6800, MHolliman@pigtailsandcrewcuts.com