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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, contact us 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? Contact us 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, contact us by filling out the form below!

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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.

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Why Pigtails & Crewcuts was the Perfect Franchise for this Career-Driven New Mom

For years, Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise owner Jennifer Tribble and her husband lived a nomadic life as project managers for a large commercial construction company.

With every building they helped design and construct, from federal courthouses to football stadiums, they also built up their professional stature – and soon found themselves securing contracts for upwards of $250 million.

However, when Jennifer became pregnant with her first child, the Tribbles decided to anchor their roots in Florida and begin laying the foundation for family life.

Still, Jennifer never lost her passion for the professional world, and she set her sights on building an empire of her own.

With a well-developed eye for profit and potential, along with a love of children, the new mom soon found the perfect franchise brand to launch her first business – Pigtails & Crewcuts.

Why the Niche Kid’s Haircare Franchise Concept Was the Right Move

“One day, a good friend called me up and told me I had to check out this kids’ salon franchise named Pigtails & Crewcuts as a potential business opportunity,” Jennifer said. “My friend wasn’t sure exactly what I was looking for in a business, but she was telling me how every time she went by this salon in her town, there was at least a two-hour wait to get in. I learned more about the brand and business – and the rest is history.”

A few months later, in 2013, Jennifer signed on to become a multi-unit owner with Pigtails & Crewcuts, with plans to open three franchises in the Orlando area.

“The opportunity ticked all the boxes I wanted, and it was also a new, niche idea and concept that could really serve the community,” Jennifer said.

There was another kids’ salon concept or two in her market, but each one opened and closed within a matter of months. Jennifer’s Pigtails & Crewcuts franchises are the first kids’ salons in the area with staying power.

In fact, one of those salons is now the No. 3 Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise location in the country in terms of performance.

“Of course, I wanted a very in-demand, innovative concept with strong potential for growth and profitability,” Jennifer said. “But, I also wanted a kid-friendly concept, where I could work with children and have some flexibility to spend time with my own sons.”

A Kid-Friendly Concept that Cuts through the Negativity

Beyond her research indicating the strength of the business concept, the tipping point underscoring Jennifer’s decision to invest in the franchise was much less analytical.

It was predicated by an emotional, stressful and negative experience she had when she took her young children to a local barber shop, whose employees were less than accommodating.

“A lot of kids have a hard time getting their hair cut because it can be scary for them, and they don’t like sitting still,” Jennifer said. “It’s so much harder for children – and moms – when the stylist isn’t understanding, supportive or patient about it, or just simply doesn’t know how to work with kids.”

Stylist and client interacting at Pigtails & Crewcuts children's haircut franchise

Jennifer says the stress and negativity surrounding her personal experience reinvigorated her drive to open the kid-friendly haircut concept while reinforcing her belief that it would truly serve the community.

“Every week, we see moms in tears who have taken their children all over town, and had really terrible experiences at salons that don’t specialize in kids’ haircuts,” Jennifer said. “It’s so nice to be that safe haven for people, and to be able to create a positive experience for mothers and children who can’t go anywhere else, or who have been treated poorly at other places.”

Building a Business While Raising a Family

Jennifer has stayed busy with a child-centric personal and professional life, raising two kids while running two kids’ hair salons.

Pigtails & Crewcuts franchisee Jennifer Tribble with her children

But, with plans to open a third franchise this fall and eyeing possibilities to open even more in the future, Jennifer is also not yet done building her business with Pigtails & Crewcuts.

“I really believe that Pigtails & Crewcuts is one of the best franchise opportunities on the market, and its advantages from both a personal and professional standpoint are unsurpassed,” Jennifer said. “Not only is it scalable and profitable with uncapped demand and growth potential, it’s also a business that lets you get out and serve your community, while still spending a lot of time off and with your family. I am happy to keep growing until I can’t anymore.”

To learn more about the Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise opportunity, contact us today by filling out the form below!

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Now’s the Time to Take Your Cut of the $64 Billion U.S. Haircut Industry

The haircut business is booming. Worth over $64 billion, the U.S. haircut industry continues to grow each year and provide entrepreneurs a recession-resilient business opportunity.

At Pigtails & Crewcuts, you have the benefit of following a proven, successful, community-focused franchise business model amid a thriving industry.

There’s never been a better time to open your own Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise.

Inside the Haircut Industry

Topline revenues for salons grew 1.8 percent to $64.3 billion in 2018, according to the 2018 Professional Salon Industry Haircare Study. And, several business media publications, including Entrepreneur Magazine, named the haircut industry one of the best franchising opportunities in 2019.

small boy gets haircut at Pigtails & Crewcuts kid's haircut franchise

Within the rising industry, children’s haircuts accounted for over $5 billion of total money spent by consumers.

Pigtails & Crewcuts is at the center of the children’s haircut industry with profitable locations across the country. The demand for children’s haircuts is clear, and we’re perfectly positioned to meet it.

Take Your Cut of a Leading Kid’s Haircut Franchise

At Pigtails & Crewcuts, we offer a number of benefits that give you a head start on becoming a successful business owner.

Cutting children’s hair isn’t easy for salons that don’t specialize in it. Many young kids have a fear of getting their haircut, and the job requires skill, patience, and a positive attitude to do well. However, if parents are happy with their child’s haircut and notice the child had a positive experience, you’ve likely gained a loyal customer.

Our business model helps ensure that is the case.

Pigtails & Crewcuts is a fun, family-friendly business with an on-trend concept designed to provide children and parents a memorable and pleasant experience. From movies, books, and toys filling the room to a variety of themed chairs for the child to choose, we give families a reason to keep coming back to Pigtails & Crewcuts.

stylists at Pigtails & Crewcuts kid's haircut franchise with kids in front

In addition, opening a Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise is a low-cost investment proven to turn a profit. Our reliable, supportive business model ensures our franchises/ franchisees succeed. Through education, training, and protected territories, we take an active approach to helping our franchise owners. Between classroom and hands-on salon training, our franchisees will know the ins and outs of the children’s haircut business after attending our Pigtails & Crewcuts training sessions.

Beyond corporate support, our franchise owners have the benefit of our peer-to-peer support system, which makes it easy for franchise owners to communicate among one another and discuss various business inquiries.

Kid’s Haircut Franchises Resilient Regardless of Economy

Once a location breaks even, there are few signs of profits slowing. Hair-cutting is a recession-resilient business, and, therefore, franchisees don’t need to worry about fluctuating economic trends. No matter what in the economic conditions are or what natural events may affect the market, children will always need their hair cut, providing salons and barber shops financial security.

At Pigtails & Crewcuts, each child in a family typically visits us from infancy throughout his or her childhood. Our loyal customer base provides reliable business that both bolsters profits and strengthens our relationships within the communities where franchise owners operate.

We built our strong, straightforward, family-friendly franchise model, as well as the operations and atmosphere to help ensure you will have a successful business with happy customers for years to come.

Are you ready to take advantage of the $64 billion haircut industry? Contact us today!

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Looking to combine family and a top franchise opportunity? Children’s services are growing!

Today, many people are looking for a business that is family or child-friendly. However, they also want to be in a growing and stable industry.

The top franchise opportunities in children’s services offer all of this and more. Children’s services are growing because parents are always looking for helpful services and new experiences for their children.

Investing in children’s franchise opportunities with a national presence and a strong brand is a terrific way to get started in your own business. The top businesses will have an experienced management team that understands the needs of children and the types of products and services parents want to invest in.

Some of the top franchise opportunities focusing on children’s services include childcare, education, hair care, recreation, fitness, and entertainment. You do not necessarily need to have business experience to become a franchise owner in one of these areas, but you must love working with children.

When researching franchise opportunities, look for reputable companies. This is critically important in a business that caters to children. Parents will demand that child-oriented businesses are legitimate, safe, and provide services that put their children at ease.

When comparing franchise opportunities, consider business trends so that you are investing for the long term. Since parents are always looking to provide for their children’s needs, franchises in this space tend to be stable. Just be sure that any company is financially capable of supporting the franchisees.

When you have a top franchise opportunity like this, there are other benefits. You can bring your kids to work with you where they can learn valuable business skills in a fun atmosphere. You can work with your spouse or other family members while providing useful services to your community.

Imagine being able to help parents and children by providing a service that reduces family stress, brings families together and understands the parent-child relationship.

Franchise opportunities geared towards children allow you to bring family and work together.

If you want to have a business of your own that is family-friendly, look for franchise business opportunities that offer children’s services. Contact us today to learn more about fast-growing children’s services franchises.

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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Want the best kid friendly franchise? Pigtails & Crewcuts offers an honest, professional and supportive business model to ensure your success.

Once you have decided to invest in a kid friendly franchise, the next decision is to determine which is the best kid friendly franchise opportunity for you.

At Pigtails & Crewcuts, we offer a young, growing, and stable franchise opportunity to help you reach your goals. The first store opened in 2004 so we have room to grow. Our business model ensures that each franchisee is the right fit and that once you decide to join us, we will be there to support you all the way. All it takes from you is commitment, a reasonable financial investment and some hard work.

The Pigtails & Crewcuts leadership team has over 75 years of combined successful franchise business experience and all that knowledge has been built into our business model so that every franchisee can be assured of success. Our team is professional and honest, our marketing programs are robust and creative, and our operating model works. You can help us reach our goal to be the number one children’s salon franchise business in the country.

Our demographic of kids 0 – 12 years of age is ideally suited to a children’s only hair salon. This demographic has about 11 million children across the country. Most parents appreciate help with their children’s haircuts and children love coming to a place that is uniquely suited to their needs. Even in weak economic times, children still need haircuts and parents will choose a place that puts their kids at ease and reduces stress on the family.

We have the best kid friendly franchise business that can help you reach your financial goals.

If you want to be involved with a company  that is honest, professional and supportive and that can help you meet your family’s financial goals, then you must consider Pigtails and Crewcuts. If you are ready to choose the right kid friendly franchise, then contact us today to find out how you can join our team.

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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

 

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Pigtails & Crewcuts Named to ‘20 Leading Children’s Franchises’ List

ATLANTA – October 9, 2015 – Pigtails & Crewcuts, a children’s hair salon franchise dedicated to making haircuts fun and stress-free for young patrons and their parents, has been named one of the 20 Leading Children’s Franchises by Business-Opportunities.biz.

In awarding Pigtails & Crewcuts top honors, the leaders at Business-Opportunities.biz noted that by 2020, children will make up nearly 25 percent of the population. Translation: it’s a great time to open a kid-centric business.

Pigtails & Crewcuts, which got its start in Atlanta, Georgia, celebrated its 10th anniversary last year. Since opening in 2004, the franchise has grown to nearly 50 salons across the country and has been named to the “Franchise 500” list as a top franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine for five consecutive years.

According to Pigtails & Crewcuts’ President Wade Brannon, this is the right time to get into the children’s salon business. “We’re in an ‘experience’ economy, and children, just like their parents, are interested in gaining new experiences, whether it’s the pampering that comes with a new hair style, a manicure or a unique party, in a business designed entirely for the smaller set,” says Brannon. “Pigtails & Crewcuts offers all of those, and our growth is testament to the burgeoning demand.”

Brannon, who has been in the franchise industry for more than 30 years, has overseen the opening of hundreds of businesses, including dozens of Pigtails & Crewcuts salons. He formerly served as senior vice president and principal of Heavenly Ham, where he led the company’s expansion from a single retail store in Hilton Head, South Carolina, to more than 200 locations across the United States.

In addition to providing haircuts, hair styling and an array of hair-care products, Pigtails & Crewcuts has a party room reserved for birthday parties, dress-up parties, tea parties, pirate parties and other themed celebrations. In 2010, Parents.com named Pigtails & Crewcuts one of the Top 10 Chains for Kid Birthday Parties.

To schedule an interview with Wade Brannon about building a winning franchise, please contact Sheri Bedard Bannister, 404.822.4862, sheri@spincreativeinc.com.

To learn more about Pigtails & Crewcuts’ franchise opportunities, please visit pigtailsandcrewcutsfranchise.com or call 877.752.6800.

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 young patrons 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 Kid 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.

Broker Contact:
Michelle Holliman, Vice President of Franchise Development, 770.752.6800 ext. 2507, mholliman@pigtailsandcrewcuts.com

 

 

 

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How to Create a Competitive Environment and Drive Business within Your Franchise

When people hear the word “competition” in business, they often think of those they’re working against—the competing restaurant, the competing ice cream shop, the competing salon.

As someone who has worked as an executive in the franchise business for more than 30 years, when I hear the word “competition,” I think of the folks who work for the same business. In the last three decades, I’ve seen friendly franchise vs. franchise competition motivate business owners to work harder and sell more than any kind of amorphous, unknown competition across town.

That’s why at Pigtails & Crewcuts, we measure our franchisees’ numbers and compare them to one another. We also perform annual evaluations so our teams can see, year over year, how we, as a franchisor, rate them.

Whether you’re a franchise business owner or you’re just looking for ways to motivate your own employees, here are some tips to spark a little competition and drive business from the inside.

  1. Engage your employees (or franchises). Without engagement, there can be no competition. You’ve no doubt heard the word “engaged” as it applies to employees. But what does it really mean? It means a work force that’s interested and driven by the work at hand. As a business owner, you have the ability to engage employees by understanding them. What are their goals? What can you offer them as a reward that will make them work harder? Once you figure that out, you can set up a system of rewards and incentives that will drive your staff to do more for your business.
  2. Measure everything. Track sales, track social media follows, track repeat customers—track anything you can track. This gives your franchisees and employees measured data that they can look at year over year and compete with themselves.
  3. Publish those measurements. Numbers are way more meaningful when compared with other numbers. You might be surprised at just how motivated your employees or franchisees become when they learned that Sally ranks ahead of them, or Stan is creeping up on them. Numbers have the power to create more competition than any boss could.
  4. Award awards. We do this at their annual conference, handing out awards for excellence, sales, most hits on Facebook, the president’s award and a number of other silly awards that we tailor to our audience. Our franchisees love this, and have a lot of fun at the ceremony. By celebrating good work, a business leader is not just demonstrating appreciation. He or she is also planting a seed in the minds of the rest of the workforce, who will work that much harder to be recognized next year.
  5. Create scorecards. Don’t just evaluate the business. Evaluate the staff and how they handle business on a day-to-day basis. That can include timeliness in filing reports, cleanliness of the store, marketing maneuvers or any categories vital to the way the business is run. Use the scorecard as a conversation starter to discuss what’s working, what’s not working and delve into any issues the staff might be experiencing. We’ve done this every year since our franchises began more than 10 years ago, and we’ve always kept the results quiet.This year, to our surprise, our franchisees requested that we publish those evaluations so that all of the other franchisees could compare their results. They told us they want to know if a neighbor is doing poorly so they can mentor them and get them back into shape. This business is their investment, after all, and the last thing they want is someone ruining the brand. By publishing the scores, they can see who’s doing the best, and learn from the great ones.

How’s that for friendly competition?

Wade Brannon is the president of Pigtails & Crewcuts, based in Atlanta, Georgia. To learn more go to www.pigtailsandcrewcutsfranchise.com.