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. […]
Kids Franchise Business
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 […]
The Complete Guide to Opening a Children’s Hair Salon Franchise
The hair care industry is constantly growing. The number of hair salon businesses in 2019 came in at 972,000 units, according to a market research report from IBIS World. Children’s hair salons are a niche in the general market, but they make up at least 10 percent of the overall annual industry revenue. With consumers […]
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 […]
Are Kids Haircut Franchises Profitable?
Entrepreneurs continue to seek out opportunities to take their cut of the $64 billion hair care industry. The average hair salon owner in the United States generates about $245,000 in revenue each year, touting a higher profit margin than businesses in other verticals. Additionally, the average salon business profit margin continues to increase annually, with […]
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 […]
Inside Pigtails & Crewcuts Franchise Growth in 2019
Heading into 2020 with 65 new locations in development, it’s fair to say the Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise system experienced strong growth in 2019. Here’s how we did it and where we’re taking the brand in the new year: Our Kid’s Haircut Franchise Concept is in Demand We place the needs of children first at […]
