5 Questions to Ask before Opening a Second Location

Written by Jim Otto

The idea of owning multiple stores when you buy into a franchise is appealing. So why do so many people fail at it? Here are some guidelines for economy of scale that we use in our children's salons:

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Why Your Franchise Isn't Performing Like You Thought It Would

Written by Jim Otto

I was recently on a website where franchisees can go to complain about there franchisors. The common  theme amongst the complaints was that the franchisor made a lot of promises that they didn't keep, the numbers weren't adding up like the franchisor said they would and they weren't being trained properly.
 
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Watch This Metric To Find Franchise Success

Written by Jim Otto

There are lots of moving parts to a franchise, including your franchisor's opening assistance, training and ongoing support. All of the aforementioned are important to your success as a franchisee, and the best way to measure these are to talk to current franchisees. 
 
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Why You Picked the Wrong Franchise

Written by Jim Otto

I was floored recently when I talked to a friend of mine about the franchise she bought. You see this wasn't what  I would call your "typical" franchisee. Jane (as I will call her for the sake of this blog) has been in the franchise consulting business for 25 years. She has trained and taught both franchisees and franchisors about what to look for in a franchise, how to run a successful franchise business and what makes franchisees successful. 

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August 2018 Newsletter: Back to School Hairquarters!

Written by Jim Otto

Book NOW for Back to School! In just a few short weeks, kids everywhere will be heading back to school! Are you ready for the latest styles? With our great stylists and happy, helpful staff, Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids can help your kids look and feel their very best for a new school year with cool new hairstyles, awesome hair care products, jewelry, a fantastic bow selection and so much more. Appointments aren't required, but you'll want to be sure to book early, as appointments always go FAST at this time of year! See you soon!

 

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