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Why Our Kid’s Haircut Franchise Was Perfect for this Father and Former Restaurant Manager

Andrew McGehee spent the first 18 years of his career logging 70-hour workweeks as a restaurant general manager. But, as a father of two young children and a third on the way, Andrew’s strenuous work schedule became less sustainable.

He decided to re-route his career path away from restaurant management and in pursuit of franchise ownership. After taking his sons for a haircut to Pigtails & Crewcuts, Andrew realized the children’s hair salon franchise presented the perfect business opportunity.

“Every four weeks, my wife and I had been taking our three- and five-year-old sons to the nearest Pigtails & Crewcuts, which was a two-hour roundtrip drive from where we lived,” Andrew said. “Our whole family loved the brand and experience, and there were no similar concepts in our area. Opening a local Pigtails & Crewcuts seemed like a no-brainer.”

Finding Fulfillment with a Kid’s Salon Franchise

Beyond the strength of concept and high market demand, Pigtails & Crewcuts also felt like the perfect fit for Andrew because of its kid-friendly focus. Before having young children of his own, he spent his college years pursuing a degree in elementary education

“Before getting into hospitality management, I always thought I’d be a teacher because I loved working with kids,” Andrew said. “I enjoyed working in the restaurant industry, but the idea of opening up my own kid-friendly business was really exciting.”

The opportunity seemed like destiny to Andrew, and in January 2016, he opened the doors to his first Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise.

“Even during the very first phone call with the VP of Franchise Development, I felt like I was talking to family,” Andrew said. “I felt like that when I met the entire leadership team and continue to feel the same way to this day. And if I ever have a question, I can count on them to get back to me with an answer by the next day.”

Growing His Business while Raising a Family

Just one year after opening his first location, Andrew became an Area  Representative. Now he oversees our entire Alabama and Mississippi markets.

“I wanted to break into the Mississippi and Alabama markets because both areas were untapped, and we knew the concept had the potential to really take off there,” Andrew said. “We also wanted to bridge the gap between some of the states, like Louisiana and Tennessee, where there were also no existing Pigtails & Crewcuts or many competitors. I really had the chance to corner the market by investing as an Area Representative.”

In 2019, he decided to purchase the Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise in Roswell, GA, where he used to take his kids.

Andrew now owns and operates his two Georgia franchise locations, while overseeing the development of two others in Alabama. Even with so much business growth, he has also been able to spend more time with his family – one of his main objectives in business ownership.

“The first six months to a year in business, you have to really give it your all. But now, I spend about half as much time working as I did in restaurants,” Andrew said. “Pigtails & Crewcuts completely changed my life from that standpoint. I’m able to pick my kids up from school, help them with their homework, and I work from home for much of the business management work.”

Whereas Andrew previously worked until 3 a.m. most nights in the restaurant industry, the simple hours of operation at Pigtails & Crewcuts were a welcome change for the father of three.

An Unyielding Commitment to the Brand and Business

Andrew has been able to achieve an enviable work-life balance, but his strong work ethic and dedication to his business haven’t wavered.

His hard work has paid off even beyond the balance sheet, and last year, he received the prestigious President’s Award. This award is presented by President and CEO Wade Brannon to a franchisee who is not only committed to the success of their salon but also the success of the entire franchise.

“It was completely unexpected, but the President’s Award meant a lot to me because I really go out of my way to not only protect the brand but also push the brand, make it better and be there for my fellow franchisees,” Andrew said. “Whenever a prospective franchisee calls for validation, I’m always more than happy to tell them about what an amazing opportunity and experience it has been.”

To learn more about opening a Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise, download our franchise information packet!

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4 Ways to Identify the Best Franchise Opportunity for Parents

Parenting is a full-time job with plenty of stress, as well as rewards. Yet there are many moms and dads with a strong entrepreneurial spirit who seek the best franchise opportunities for parents.

Restaurant franchises of all kinds can keep them away from home for long hours and late into the night. Other concepts require franchisees to step in if an employee doesn’t show up, or the business model adds to stress levels because of complex operations or a lack of support. There are myriad reasons why finding the right franchise opportunity for parents is difficult.

Here are four questions to ask to identify the best franchise opportunities for entrepreneurial moms and dads:

1. Does the Franchise Brand Focus on and Understand Kids?

Who knows kids better than parents? Parents are experts at knowing what excites children, what makes them happy, what makes them scared and what makes them feel secure. The Pigtails & Crewcuts concept aligns with the parental instincts that drive moms and dads to provide joy and security for their children.

Pigtails & Crewcuts offers a memorable and stress-free haircutting experience that parents often struggle to find. They typically feel a sense of relief when they see their young son and/or daughter enjoy receiving their haircut thanks in large part to the brightly colored salon interiors and themed chairs, along with children’s movies, books, and toys. Many of our current franchisees were so inspired by the experience as customers that they decided to join the Pigtails & Crewcuts family by becoming an owner.

2. Does the Franchisor Promote Work-Life Balance?

With so many of our franchisees and corporate team members being parents, we understand how important a work-life balance is for them. Whether franchise owners want to work as an owner-operator or absentee owner, the Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise opportunity allows franchisees to spend more time with their families.

Pigtails & Crewcuts salons are not open late, which allows franchisees to be home for dinner, to spend time with their kids, provide homework help, and to put their children to bed. Because our franchisees are their own boss, they have the flexibility to leave the salon whenever they want to attend school functions or stay home to care for a sick child.

Our business model does not require that franchisees be present at their salon full-time, which makes multi-unit ownership possible while maintaining a work-life balance. You can leave the day-to-day operations up to the team of stylists you hire, which allows owners to focus on other aspects of their life, including expanding their Pigtails & Crewcuts footprint.

3. Is there a Community of Like-Minded, Supportive Franchisees?

We are as much a family-friendly franchise for our owners as we are a family-friendly business for our customers. Like a family, we provide you with an abundance of support from all members.

The Pigtails & Crewcuts peer-to-peer network provides support among fellow franchisees just like you – parents. The peer-to-peer network makes communication easy for franchise owners to discuss a variety of questions about the business and to problem-solve together through multiple channels. For example, the network’s private Facebook group allows salon owners to share experiences that others can learn from on a daily basis.

Pigtails & Crewcuts franchisee Team

The corporate team also provides superior assistance and training, which continues as long as you own your hair salon. Our protected territories along with marketing, operation, and retail training give you the advantage over other children’s hair salons in your market. New franchisees attend a five-day training program in Atlanta, where they receive training in the classroom and in a salon. Each franchisee is also assigned a franchise support specialist for continuous training that includes tips for hiring and retaining top-notch employees and hairstylists.

4. Are there Actual Parents within the Franchise System?

Our CEO and President Wade Brannon is a father to a son and two twin girls. He fell in love with Pigtails & Crewcuts before acquiring and franchising it when he brought his children to one of our salons for a haircut. Besides the smiles the salon experience brought to his kids’ faces, Wade immediately recognized the concept would be ideal for franchisees who were seeking more time with their families.

Wade with his girls

Utilizing his vast franchising experience, which included growing Heavenly Ham to more than 230 locations throughout the United States as the brand’s Vice President and principal, he began franchising Pigtails & Crewcuts in 2005.

Because an understanding of parenting was important to the Pigtails & Crewcuts culture, Wade brought parents onto the leadership team. Michelle Holliman, Vice President of Franchise Development, and Theresa Underwood, Vice President of Franchise Support, are both moms with extensive franchise experience. They’ve been instrumental in developing work-life balance as an essential value of the Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise opportunity, as well as growing the franchise system.

Offering franchise opportunities for parents comes naturally for us.

Learn more about the Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise opportunity!

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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.

Westminster Pigtails Salon

“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 Kid’s Haircut Franchise Owners Benefit From Our Peer-to-Peer Network

There are many reasons franchising is such a popular way to own a business. It gives first-time entrepreneurs a much safer way to enter the world of business ownership. For veteran entrepreneurs, franchising offers a relatively low-risk investment to add to their portfolio. Owning a franchise also offers the benefit of built-in brand marketing, a loyal customer base, and a proven business model. Not only that, it also gives new franchisees the chance to leverage advice, experience, and expertise from people in their industry, as well as people operating within the exact same business model and brand.

At Pigtails & Crewcuts, our franchisees have the added benefit of our peer-to-peer franchise network to ensure their franchise ownership is as enjoyable and successful as possible.

Strong Community of Kid’s Haircut Franchise Owners

Our peer-to-peer franchise network gives new franchisees the opportunity to ask existing franchisees all the details about running their Pigtails & Crewcuts day-to-day. Pigtails & Crewcuts franchisees come from all walks of life, from stay-at-home moms to former sales executives. This provides a diverse and experienced group of business owners for our new franchisees to interact with whenever they need.

pigtails & crewcuts franchisee with staff in kids' haircut franchise

For instance, multi-unit franchise owner Jennifer Tribble is one of many Pigtails & Crewcuts franchisees who values the support of our peer-to-peer network tremendously.

My favorite thing about the brand is the community of ownership and having the feedback and support of others. I can’t imagine having to do this by myself.” – Jennifer

Franchise owners are all connected with each other through multiple channels. One of the primary ways they communicate and collaborate is through our private Facebook Group. On a daily basis, owners share experiences that others can draw inspiration from, comment on, or learn from. For example, many will share how they’ve gotten involved in their community with their kid’s hair salon franchise, which other franchisees can implement in their locations. Other times, the Facebook Group can act as a forum to share frustrations and seek solutions, whether it be a human resources or marketing issue. In addition to that digital connection, Pigtails & Crewcuts franchisees are able to meet face-to-face at a franchise conference every 18 months. These are important opportunities to spend time together with the extended Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise family, a group of like-minded individuals who are all going through similar situations operating their own kid’s hair salons.

Our Network Sets Us Apart

Most successful franchisors offer support to their franchisees, but this usually takes the form of franchise support. While corporate support is incredibly important to us at Pigtails & Crewcuts, we also take pride in providing our franchisees the opportunity to share concerns and solutions among themselves, as well.

Pigtails & Crewcuts franchisee Team

We know that being able to communicate with other kid’s haircut franchise owners, who have likely experienced the same situations as new franchisees, better understand which specific tips would best help new owners. We have the information, but they have firsthand experience. When it comes to business ownership, we know experience is everything. Cutting children’s hair comes with challenges, and running a successful children’s hair salon franchise becomes much easier with the right support in place. And, at Pigtails & Crewcuts, we know our franchisees need strong support in order to be successful. Our peer-to-peer franchise network offers a platform for that support, with plenty of advice and guidance from like-minded business owners like you.

Ready to open a business that’s set for success with our peer-to-peer franchise network? 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.

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Millennial Parents Demand an Experience for Everything, Including Haircuts for their Kids

More than 80 percent of new parents are millennials. And, as they step into their new role, millennial parents are also redefining the role of child-centered businesses. From lifestyle to spending habits, millennial parents – a subgroup sometimes called “parennials” – are a unique, new breed of consumer. As parennials continue to flood the marketplace, adapting to appeal to these consumers is crucial. Still, many brands have struggled to familiarize themselves with the idiosyncratic cohort that largely values experiences over products.

At Pigtails & Crewcuts, however, we resonate with the growing population of millennial moms and dads. With an engaging concept that inherently caters to experience-driven parents, our kids’ salon franchise brand puts our franchisees in prime position to capitalize on climbing consumer demand.

Inside the Millennial Marketplace

Millennials have gained a reputation for their tendency to prioritize experiences over products. Nearly three in four millennials say they would rather open their wallets based on experiences rather than material items, giving rise to the “experience economy.” And because millennials also have more buying power than any other demographic, brands across industries have been eager to capitalize on the shift.

Millennials not only lead the entire marketplace in buying power, they’re also responsible for the majority of the $1 trillion that U.S. families spend annually on their kids. That amount is only expected to grow, alongside rising rates of dual-income households and more spending money among families. Unprecedented levels of parennial spending go beyond just the dollars and cents, however. Millennial parents also spend more time with their children than any previous generation, so it makes sense they would seek out experiences they can enjoy as a family.

Cashing in on the Experience Economy with Pigtails & Crewcuts

When it comes to creating unparalleled experiences for parents and their children, Pigtails & Crewcuts is a cut above the rest. That’s because our mission has always been rooted in providing a memorable, stress-free haircut experience for the entire family.

Kids come first at Pigtails & Crewcuts, a welcome change for countless parents who have had to navigate negative experiences at salons or barber shops that don’t specialize in children’s haircuts. Sitting still is rarely a strong suit for children, and a simple haircut can easily turn into a stressful, trying experience for parents struggling to keep their child calm. Conversely, at Pigtails & Crewcuts, parents and children are welcomed with open arms by kid-friendly stylists and staff who are trained help make the experience easy and enjoyable for everyone. Each of our salons is brightly-colored and inviting, and comes fully-stocked with movies, games and toys that ensure a fun and happy experience for guests. Children are encouraged to choose their own themed chair, and parents are provided their own seat to engage with the stylist and be involved in the haircutting process.

During their visit, kids love looking at our whimsical artwork and playing with an endless array of toys and games. Afterwards, they also get to pick out their post-haircut prize from the treasure chest. As part of the experience-driven nature of our business, Pigtails & Crewcuts franchises even offer a first haircut package for parents looking to mark the important milestone. The package includes a souvenir card personalized with the child’s name and date of the haircut, along with a lock of hair and take-home photo, so parents can look back on the memory later on.

Parents not only love the innovation of our kid-focused concept, they appreciate the stress-free and hassle-free nature of our specialized and family-friendly brand. By prioritizing the importance of experience as much as new parents, Pigtails & Crewcuts franchisees are able to capitalize on strong consumer demand. And, by running a kid-friendly salon that creates meaningful experiences and memories for families, it’s also a business they can feel proud of.

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