This is the second part in a series about opening a Pigtails & Crewcuts salon. Read the first entry, which we featured in May. Kelly Hailey was nervous the morning of Wednesday, August 15. It was opening day for her family’s Pigtails & Crewcuts salon in Chattanooga, Tennessee. For months, Hailey had worked hard, alongside […]
Kids Franchise Business
Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Opening a New Franchise Business
When it comes to opening a business, Wade Brannon knows what it takes, and, more importantly, he knows what mistakes to avoid. Since 1984, Brannon has overseen the opening of more than 300 businesses. Brannon is the owner of Pigtails & Crewcuts, a children’s salon franchise with more than 30 locations across the country. In […]
The Story of a Kids Salon Franchise Owner
This blog is part of an ongoing series taking a behind-the-scenes look at opening a Pigtails & Crewcuts salon. As Rudy and Sharon Hogan neared retirement, they started thinking about opening a franchise in their hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Rudy, a financial advisor, thought opening a business would be a great project and a way […]