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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Valentine's Fun at Shear Madness!

Written by Jim Otto

A Really Great Valentine's Gift! Our famous Daddy Daughter Valentine's Makeover Packages include a Diva Day, a super stylin' Dad's haircut AND a 4X6 keepsake! Meanwhile, our Mother Son Fun Valentine's Makeover Packages includes a boy's haircut with both mom and son getting some fun matching color in their hair AND a 4X6 keepsake photo as well! Also with both specials, Dad's are of course welcome to come in with their sons, or Mom's with their daughters! Lastly, be sure to call to schedule your appointment now (at participating locations) so you don't miss outHurry, spots are filling up fast - especially since this amazing experience ends February 28th (at participating locations)!

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Albuquerque Shear Madness voted Best of City 2017!

Written by Jim Otto

Some of our readers may recall that the Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids Salon Franchise in Albuquerque was voted Best of the City in 2014, 2015 AND 2016. We are excited to say that they've done it again, and have been voted by readers as Albuquerque The Magazine's Best of the City for 2017! This is quite an honor to be sure, as numerous votes were cast in order to spotlight those businesses, organizations, restaurants, and people that help make Albuquerque such a great place to live!

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Christmas Magic at Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids!

Written by Jim Otto

Looking for a Unique Christmas Gift? Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids is THE Christmas shopping destination for unique and fun Christmas gifts! Not only do we have awesome kid haircuts, ear piercing and parties - but our stores are filled with cool toys and games, hair products, jewelry and more! And don't forget that Shear Madness also offers Gift Certificates, which makes a great stocking stuffer too! Also, call to order - we can mail to an address you choose, at no additional charge! Plus, with any $35 or more purchase, we'll donate a toy for Toys for Tots (at participating locations)

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A Fun & Spooktacular October Newsletter!

Written by Jim Otto

Halloween Happiness at Shear Madness! Are you looking for something fun and memorable to do this Halloween? If so, be sure to check out all the the fun activities planned throughout October at your participating Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids locations by clicking Halloween Happiness! Want more details? Call your local Shear Madness to find out more about all the cool stuff they have planned. Click here for a list of locations and contact info. Have FUN!

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