June 2018 News: Happy Fathers Day!

Written by Jim Otto

Daddy and Me at Shear Madness! Did you know that this year, Father's Day is Sunday, June 17th? That's why we'd like to take a moment and say a BIG thank you to all our awesome dads out there. You guys are amazing! Meanwhile, if you're looking for a fun event for dad and the kids, be sure to visit for a Daddy and Me haircut. Dads get a great discount when getting their hair cut with their kids! Several locations are even offering Daddy Daughter Braiding Classes! Be sure to click here to find out more details. 

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Finding Franchise Success in the Next Recession

Written by Jim Otto

I recently attended a webinar with one of the largest franchising financing lenders in the United States. I would like to explain all the graphs that they showed us but the bottom line was this: all the signs point to the next recession hitting sometime in the next 24 months. 
  • Credit Card debt and margin buying of stocks are back to record levels.
  • The small business optimism indicator  is at record levels (this is a contrarian indicator). 
  • Retail rents are at extreme levels causing over building, even though demand is decreasing  for retail space! 
 
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April 2018 Newsletter: Help Make a Positive Difference!

Written by Jim Otto

Donations for our local Autism Society! Wow! Did you know that if you make an appointment between noon and 3pm during the month of April, Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids will donate $1 to our local Autism Society? Check out the special coupon over on our coupon page, or in the Coupon section below. PLUS, be sure to contact us to make an appointment and help raise awareness of this important cause!

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March 2018 News: "Spring" into Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids!

Written by Jim Otto

Are you ready for the Easter Bunny? Easter is coming April 1 this year, so "hop" into Shear Madness and celebrate this great holiday with Madtastic Easter Eggs containing special coupons, candy and a whole lot of fun! Be sure to contact your Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids here to see when they'll have these cool eggs available! Coupons might include free haircuts or a percentage off retail or service purchases - so after you get your haircut, pick an egg out at our front desk and see what you get! (at participating locations - one per person with paid haircut please).

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There has never been a better time, ever!

Written by Jim Otto

Growing.jpgThere has possibly never been a better time to start a franchise business, ever. Not only is the franchising model proven, but with a pro-business administration in Washington, the regulatory, and tax environment, along with consumer spending power has never been better! Please don't take my comments as a political endorsement of any politician or political party. I simply think that the facts stand on their own.

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