Pigtails & Crewcuts, a national children’s hair salon franchise, has announced plans to continue to expand the southeast region throughout 2021, specifically targeting markets in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The brand puts an emphasis on creating memorable experiences for children and their families with their fun and interactive business model, and is seeking […]
Kids Haircut Franchises
A Step-By-Step Guide to Financing a Children’s Hair Salon Franchise
Making the decision to become a franchisee is incredibly exciting, especially when you align with the franchise brand’s culture, values and vision for growth. However, one of the most important initial steps you take while doing your due diligence is determining how much you’re willing to spend on opening a franchise, as well as how […]
Husband-Wife Duo Find an Opportunity to Own Kid’s Salon Franchises in a New Town
When Sara and Robert Smith relocated to Castle Pines, Colorado, for Sara’s new job in the healthcare industry, they began looking for local businesses that could provide services they needed. There came a point when Sara started looking for a children’s hair salon since her son needed a haircut, but her search came up empty. […]
Why a Children’s Hair Salon was the Perfect Fit for these First-Time Franchisees
“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 […]
Multi-Unit Salon Franchise Owners Jump at an Unexpected Opportunity
When Kay and Evan Carroll started bringing their son into the local Pigtails & Crewcuts back in 2011, they had no idea they would eventually go on to own three Pigtails & Crewcuts children’s hair salons in the greater Charlotte, NC area. Unexpected Opportunities In 2016, Evan was running his own protection dog training business, […]
9 Powerfully Simple Marketing Strategies for a Children’s Hair Salon
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. […]
Opening a Pigtails & Crewcuts Franchise in the Middle of a Global Pandemic
From getting bank loans approved to picking the space for your business and planning the grand opening, building a business can pose a multitude of challenges. However, not many business owners can say what Sarah Wallace can: she is opening up a Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise location during a global pandemic. Beginning the Franchise Journey […]
What to Expect at a Pigtails & Crewcuts Discovery Day
Discovery Day is among the most important steps in your journey to becoming a franchisee. After applying for franchise ownership with a company and familiarizing yourself with its Franchise Disclosure Document, connecting with existing franchisees, and doing your due diligence, it’s time to visit headquarters and immerse yourself in the business and culture you may […]
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 […]
