THE JOURNEY TO ZEE: The Top Four Traits of Successful Franchisee Owners!

Posted by Briana Hall on Tue, May 18, 2021 @ 11:05 AM

As a Franchisor, we are constantly looking for people who have the right qualities to make successful franchisees. Without certain business skills and the desire to succeed and work hard, your chance of owning a successful franchise operation is greatly diminished. We have identified the following four traits as MUST haves:

  • Sales Ability - In franchising, salesmen are often identified as some of the strongest and best candidates. The ability to motivate and get your staff to understand your culture is essential to your building a quality staff. Communicating to your customers and "selling" your business in your community is also important.
  • Operations - Do you know who the head of operations is in your franchise? You guessed it, the owner. Your franchise should give you the systems and processes to be successful, but you will still have to make sure that you execute the strategy and make sure your operations run smoothly.
  • Management - The ability to manage all the moving parts of your business is another plus. Management is the ability to be organized and detailed when it comes to the smallest details of your business. This skill is essential if you are planning on owning multiple locations. 
  • Experience - Candidates who have owned a business before or have been successful in one of the three skills mentioned above have a much better chance of being successful in franchising. Running a business is hard, candidates who have been in business for a while or who have shown they have the discipline and work ethic to be successful are a big plus.

Franchising is a proven business model. Most franchisors will tell you that the biggest variable in any franchise system is the owner-operator. Following the systems and processes that the franchisor gives you are important, but you need to have SOME other skills as well. We would like to show you our proven systems and get you started on your path to financial freedom, just click on the link below! 

 

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francomparesmfawardShear Madness Franchising franchises our award-winning Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids salons  (FranCompare™ Best in Child Hair Care 2018 & 2019). We have worked with franchise stores in providing franchisee support (in order to encourage continual growth and business success), and have sometimes seen the unexpected happen! When it does, we help by identifying and helping with challenges that might arise for franchisees. Additionally, we work to present options that can help prevent these events as well. As many franchise owners may not have opened a business before, having someone who can advise them is a significant advantage of franchise ownership!

Are you interested in learning how YOU can join the Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids family and run your own successful small business? We are one of the fastest growing kids hair salons in the industry today! If you would like to learn more about this franchise opportunity or small business marketing, great marketing strategies, resources for small businesses, franchise success, how to grow your small business or how to become a successful owner of your own kids hair salon franchise business, please click below or call 1-888-98 GONE MAD

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Your Employees Have To Have These Two Things

Posted by Briana Hall on Thu, Mar 26, 2020 @ 15:03 PM

Every business wants to build the dream team with their employees. The way to do that is to find someone who has these two qualities! Let us help you nail down those two personality traits that will take your business to the top!

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When you buy a franchise there are lots of things that the franchisor will teach you. The systems that a franchise has and how well you follow those systems may ultimately be the difference between your success or failure. One area that you will have the most control over is your staff and employees. Your franchisor will help you with build-out, initial and on-going training support, marketing, even guidance on getting to break even and beyond, but you will have to manage your staff. Your Human capital is one of the most vital parts of your franchise operations for a number of reasons. Your employees deliver your product, they are the face of your business, they create the fabulous experience that brings your customers coming back, they create those little interactions that make your customers think, " Wow, this company really gets me". Developing a great staff doesn't happen over night, it takes time. Additionally, if your new hires don't have the following two attributes, getting your franchise to where you want it to be is going to take longer than planned. 

* A Work Ethic -  You can't teach someone to have a work ethic. Work ethic is a tricky thing, some people have it out of need, they have a family and need to support and provide for their family. Some people learned it from there parents and are modeling it. But one thing is for sure, if you are going to put together a great team, having employees with a good work ethic is critical. 

* Attitude - I have heard people say, "That person needs an attitude adjustment”, and you know I have seen that work, but only on a temporary basis. You know what behavioral psychologists will tell you, past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior. Companies spend a great deal of time and money working with and trying to fix people with bad attitudes. Find people with a good attitude about your company right from the beginning, nurture and train them, show them there valued, and your people will work together as a team. 

Getting your staff to work together as a team to create a fantastic customer experience is crucial to your franchises success. During the interview process you can ask questions that will give you clues on whether your candidate has these two important attributes. You are going get to where you want to go a lot faster if you can find candidates that have these two attributes. 

 

Make a Positive Difference TODAY

francomparesmfawardShear Madness Franchising franchises our award-winning Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids salons  (FranCompare™ Best in Child Hair Care 2018). We have worked with franchise stores in providing franchisee support (in order to encourage continual growth and business success), and have sometimes seen the unexpected happen! When it does, we help by identifying and helping with challenges that might arise for franchisees. Additionally, we work to present options that can help prevent these events as well. As many franchise owners may not have opened a business before, having someone who can advise them is a significant advantage of franchise ownership!

Are you interested in learning how YOU can join the Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids family and run your own successful small business? We are one of the fastest growing kids hair salons in the industry today! If you would like to learn more about this franchise opportunity or small business marketing, great marketing strategies, resources for small businesses, franchise success, how to grow your small business or how to become a successful owner of your own kids hair salon franchise business, please click below or call 1-888-98 GONE MAD

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The TWO Most Important Words in Franchising

Posted by Briana Hall on Tue, Feb 11, 2020 @ 11:02 AM

When starting your business, you have to think about about a lot of different components. But when it comes to specifically, what your business is going to and who is going to be your target market, you need to get very specific.

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When you buy a franchise you may think that you know who your customer will be, "women, between the age of 22 and 44".  However, if you want to have a really successful franchise business you have to go a lot further then that. You have to know your Core Customer, and then you have to Zero in on them. 

Create a vivid picture in your head of what your most valuable customer looks like and keep this virtual person clearly in your mind. Define that customer in a "who" statement, a who statement is designed to create a clear, defined and definitive picture of who your core customer is. 

As an example if you were wanting to own a chain of high end tanning salons your who statement may read something like; An image-conscious single women who wants to look and feel better with little investment in time and money. 

By clearly defining Who your core customer is, you can now turn to the all important subject of What your business does.  Knowing your Core Customer and zeroing in on them is the real difference between owning an average location or one that sets the pace for the system! 

Make a Positive Difference TODAY

francomparesmfawardShear Madness Franchising franchises our award-winning Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids salons  (FranCompare™ Best in Child Hair Care 2018). We have worked with franchise stores in providing franchisee support (in order to encourage continual growth and business success), and have sometimes seen the unexpected happen! When it does, we help by identifying and helping with challenges that might arise for franchisees. Additionally, we work to present options that can help prevent these events as well. As many franchise owners may not have opened a business before, having someone who can advise them is a significant advantage of franchise ownership!

Are you interested in learning how YOU can join the Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids family and run your own successful small business? We are one of the fastest growing kids hair salons in the industry today! If you would like to learn more about this franchise opportunity or small business marketing, great marketing strategies, resources for small businesses, franchise success, how to grow your small business or how to become a successful owner of your own kids hair salon franchise business, please click below or call 1-888-98 GONE MAD

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Here Are The 3 Things That are Gonna Happen When You Buy a Franchise

Posted by Briana Hall on Fri, Jan 3, 2020 @ 11:01 AM

There are 3 Phases that will bring your franchise to the moon, around it, and back home! We are here to let you know what those 3 phases are, what to expect, and how to navigate these waters as new owner.

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When you open your franchise there are three things that are going to happen. I have done it myself, and have talked to a lot of others who have opened franchises. I can't tell exactly how long each one of these three things is going to take, only that they are going to happen. They are going to happen a little differently depending on your franchisors training and the concept that you bought into. But they are going to happen. 

Phase One: People - You’re going to spend a lot of time looking for the right people. In today's tight labor market finding the right people is a big challenge. It can take six to nine months to get a set staff, and sometimes longer. The people that you think are going to stay don't, and the ones you may not see potential at first may be the ones who rise to the top. As they say, can't "pull the wagon" without the right team. And your team delivers your product. 

- Phase Two: Learning - The second month should be focused on a better understanding of the systems and processes. Yes, I know what you’re thinking; the franchisor taught me all the systems during training! The best analogy I can give you is the Astronauts that went up in Apollo 13 trained for two years for their mission. They had prepared for every type of scenario except for the type of explosion that happened and how to replace the oxygen filter to get back to earth. But together with mission control (your franchisor) they figured it out and got home safely. In business we call that "mission accomplished"

- Phase Three: Implementation - After the first 60 to 90 days you will have the real world knowledge of running your franchise. You will begin to find out why the franchisor does things the way they do and why they taught you to do it that way during training.  Over time you will start to see your momentum building and the future you are building start to come into focus. 

Building a successful business takes time and a franchise is no exception to that. However your ramp up time should be a lot faster with a franchise, and having "Mission Control" to guide you is a big reason why franchising has become such a successful avenue to business ownership!

 

To Infinity and BEYOND!

francomparesmfawardShear Madness Franchising franchises our award-winning Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids salons  (FranCompare™ Best in Child Hair Care 2018). We have worked with franchise stores in providing franchisee support (in order to encourage continual growth and business success), and have sometimes seen the unexpected happen! When it does, we help by identifying and helping with challenges that might arise for franchisees. Additionally, we work to present options that can help prevent these events as well. As many franchise owners may not have opened a business before, having someone who can advise them is a significant advantage of franchise ownership!

Are you interested in learning how YOU can join the Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids family and run your own successful small business? We are one of the fastest growing kids hair salons in the industry today! If you would like to learn more about this franchise opportunity or small business marketing, great marketing strategies, resources for small businesses, franchise success, how to grow your small business or how to become a successful owner of your own kids hair salon franchise business, please click below or call 1-888-98 GONE MAD

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This is What You Need to Succeed as a Franchise Owner

Posted by Briana Hall on Fri, Dec 27, 2019 @ 10:12 AM

What makes you the perfect franchise owner? Is it your business degree? Previous experience owning a business? Your people skills? All are great qualities, but being a SUCCESSFUL franchise owner takes something a little different that just might surprise you!

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 I was recently looking through a research report about what types of people make the best franchisees. The answer may surprise you, although intelligence, business skill, and former experience as a business owner are highly valuable characteristics. However, the fact that you have an MBA did not get you to the top. Neither did the fact that you may have been a CEO of a fortune 500 company. Instead, the report listed Sales Executives as the top candidates to become successful franchisees. 

As I began to examine their reasoning, I saw that Sales Executives have the following traits:

  • In a way Sales Executives are already small business owners. They believe in their product and have to go out everyday and sell it. In addition they understand that they are paid to produce, unlike people who have been on a salary there whole life. 
  • Sales Executives don't cower when times get tough. To anyone who has lived on commission you know the sales cycle can be brutal. However, you conquer these cycles by working harder when needed - always believing that things will get better. 
  • Most of all, Sales Executives relish the thought of unlimited earnings potential. It's what motivates them to get out of bed everyday. 

What the article failed to mention was one other thing that is consistent with all great franchise owners. Great franchisees understand that they are not in the product or service business; they are in the Relationship business. Building a relationship with your customers where they understand the purpose of your business, and building relationships with your employees so that they can deliver that good or service to those customers, is the key to great franchisee success!

 

Success is in YOUR Future!

francomparesmfawardShear Madness Franchising franchises our award-winning Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids salons  (FranCompare™ Best in Child Hair Care 2018). We have worked with franchise stores in providing franchisee support (in order to encourage continual growth and business success), and have sometimes seen the unexpected happen! When it does, we help by identifying and helping with challenges that might arise for franchisees. Additionally, we work to present options that can help prevent these events as well. As many franchise owners may not have opened a business before, having someone who can advise them is a significant advantage of franchise ownership!

Are you interested in learning how YOU can join the Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids family and run your own successful small business? We are one of the fastest growing kids hair salons in the industry today! If you would like to learn more about this franchise opportunity or small business marketing, great marketing strategies, resources for small businesses, franchise success, how to grow your small business or how to become a successful owner of your own kids hair salon franchise business, please click below or call 1-888-98 GONE MAD

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December 2018 News: The Magic of Christmas is HERE!

Posted by Matthew S on Mon, Dec 3, 2018 @ 12:12 PM

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Unique Christmas Gifts! Are you looking for something unique to bring a smile on Christmas? If so, stop in for a visit! Not only do we have amazing haircuts to help you look and feel your best for the holidays, but we also have a cool selection of toys, books, games, plush toys, jewelry, hairbows, hair products and MORE! And don't forget that we offer Gift Certificates, which makes a great stocking stuffer! 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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Are YOU Ready to Party? Our Diva Birthday Parties make a perfect Christmas gift for a daughter or granddaughter! At our Diva Parties, our Pink Starlets help host your child's party, along with creating fun up-dos, applying make-up and polishing fingernails! It's an awesome experience! For more details, please click Shear Madness Parties!  PLUS! Check out our coupon page for even more great deals, like Book a Party in January for 8 or more, and get $25 Off!!! (at participating locations)!

earpiercing.jpgA ShEAR Dazzled Christmas! Our Ear Piercing is a great experience, and it might be just the thing for an extra magical  Christmas! Because we don't just pierce the ears - we make it SPECIAL with Spa Robes, a keepsake plush animal and more! We even pierce both ears at the same time! Our Shear Dazzled Ear Piercing can even be combined with a Diva Day! To find out more (as well as gift certificate options), please click our ShEAR Dazzled page or call your local Shear Madness store!

Christmas News: Hot Off the Press!

socialmediaThe Gift That Keeps on Giving!!! To our many awesome followers  on Facebook (which is now well over 39,000), we'd like to say a special Christmas THANK YOU to each of you for your great feedback and  fantastic  photos! You all are GREAT! And if you want even more Shear Madness fun, why not check out our Franchise Blog, Instagram, Google+Twitter,   Tumblr and our favorites pins on Pinterest!

christmas2.jpgRockin' Around the Christmas Tree! Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids will be closed on Christmas Day (Tuesday), but you can bet we'll be back on Wednesday for all your totally madtastic after-Christmas haircutting needs and so much more! From all of us here at Shear Madness, we wish you a very Merry Christmas! (P.S. Because it's the busy season, don't forget to call in and make an appointment!)

Holiday Cheer All Year Long with Shear Madness!

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Open a Shear Madness in 2019! Are you interested in learning how YOU can join the Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids family and run your own successful small business? We are currently looking for franchise owners throughout the United States - and especially Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Omaha, Lincoln, Denver and St.Louis! We are one of the fastest growing kids hair salons in the industry today! If you would like to learn more about this franchise opportunity  please click HERE or call 1-888-98 GONE MAD

Deck the Halls with these Cool Kids Christmas Crafts!

reindeerBring on the Holiday Cheer! Check out our Crafts for Kids section on Pinterest, and learn how to make a handprint reindeer (as pictured at left), kid made hand towels (to use as Christmas gifts), snowflake templates, yarn wrapped Christmas Trees, super cute snow globes made from plastic cups, a funny cotton ball Santa Clause, DIY Jeweled Christmas Cards and so much more! Have a fun and memorable Merry Christmas!

At Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids, Every Child Matters! 

Start the New Year Off With Success!

francomparesmfawardShear Madness Franchising franchises our award-winning Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids salons  (FranCompare™ Best in Child Hair Care 2018). We have worked with franchise stores in providing franchisee support (in order to encourage continual growth and business success), and have sometimes seen the unexpected happen! When it does, we help by identifying and helping with challenges that might arise for franchisees. Additionally, we work to present options that can help prevent these events as well. As many franchise owners may not have opened a business before, having someone who can advise them is a significant advantage of franchise ownership!

Are you interested in learning how YOU can join the Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids family and run your own successful small business? We are one of the fastest growing kids hair salons in the industry today! If you would like to learn more about this franchise opportunity or small business marketing, great marketing strategies, resources for small businesses, franchise success, how to grow your small business or how to become a successful owner of your own kids hair salon franchise business, please click below or call 1-888-98 GONE MAD

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The Pain That You're Missing in Franchise Selection?!?

Posted by Jim Otto on Thu, Nov 15, 2018 @ 16:11 PM

ouchMany of you may have seen a show on TV called Shark Tank. If you haven't, entrepreneurs attempt to convince 6 highly successful business people as to why they should invest their money in the next great business idea. Most businesses start this way and unfortunately it's probably one of the biggest reasons for business failure! 
 
Many people start their search for a franchise without measuring the most important thing: are there customers for the franchise? More importantly - and don't miss this - is doing what you are doing so PAINFUL (so-to-speak) for the customer to do themselves, that they have to come to you?  In business we call this the Shark Bite (no correlation to the Shark Tank). If your customer can do it themselves or go to you, well that may be like a mosquito bite - and it may be a nuisance that they are willing to live with. However if the customer's pain feels something like a shark bite, then customers will be eager to pay you to ease their pain!  
 
Great businesses and franchises begin by solving a customer problem.  This is why it's so important to try and figure out if the franchise that you are buying solves the pain your customers are feeling. For example, take our Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids salon franchise. I know that many of you reading this may be parents, and let's be honest...have you ever tried to cut your two year old's hair? Trust me, it's a shark bite,  and our customers are more then happy to have one of our award winning stylist ease there pain vs. trying to do it on their own. And with our TVs and XBox games  at every station to help provide a positive distraction for their children, they end up coming back for years!
 
So before you select a franchise, focus on the BIG pain point. Remember that any big problem is a big opportunity, and customers will be more then happy to pay you to ease their pain.

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francomparesmfawardShear Madness Franchising franchises our award-winning Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids salons  (FranCompare™ Best in Child Hair Care 2018). We have worked with franchise stores in providing franchisee support (in order to encourage continual growth and business success), and have sometimes seen the unexpected happen! When it does, we help by identifying and helping with challenges that might arise for franchisees. Additionally, we work to present options that can help prevent these events as well. As many franchise owners may not have opened a business before, having someone who can advise them is a significant advantage of franchise ownership!

Are you interested in learning how YOU can join the Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids family and run your own successful small business? We are one of the fastest growing kids hair salons in the industry today! If you would like to learn more about this franchise opportunity or small business marketing, great marketing strategies, resources for small businesses, franchise success, how to grow your small business or how to become a successful owner of your own kids hair salon franchise business, please click below or call 1-888-98 GONE MAD

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October 2018: A Fun & Spooktacular October!

Posted by Matthew S on Mon, Oct 1, 2018 @ 12:10 PM

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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! Also during October all of our temporary hair coloring products are 10% Off!  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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Helping Kids with Knock your Locks Off! Every child matters at Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids! That's why we love our annual "Knock Your Locks Off" event (scheduled for October 12-14th), which helps provide hairpieces to kids under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. If your child has at least 12" of hair to donate, they can participate. Participants will receive a free haircut, Locks of Love Certificate with a before and after photo. (details vary by participating locations), Shear Madness locations will donate to Locks of Love or Wigs for Kids (click prior links for hair requirements)! Check out the Shear Madness website for more information about this cool way to help others. And be sure to call for details and to schedule your appointment for this special occasion!

Help Make a Positive Difference!

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Are you looking for an opportunity to diversify your portfolio, or gain more financial security for the future? Or maybe you just want a change of pace, and want to find a way to make a positive difference? Whatever the case may be, Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids is currently experiencing rapid growth in the highly profitable hair salon industry. And with opportunities all across the U.S to own your own kids hair salon business, perhaps now is the time to take the first step towards becoming a part of the Shear Madness family! For more information on how you can make a positive difference in the lives of kids and their parents in YOUR community, check us out at Franchise Opportunities, or visit us at our blog! You can also call us at 1-888-98 GONE MAD!

Coupons & Halloween FUN!

pumpkin-1.jpgWOW! 40,000 Fans on Facebook! Did you know that Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids has around 40,000 fans just like you on our Facebook page? That's because we LOVE sharing the FUN with funny jokes for kids, craft ideas, great photos shared by our customers, awesome feedback, the latest Shear Madness news, in-store specials and so much more! Also, don't forget to check out our Google+, Instagram, TwitterTumblr and  Pinterest  pages! And check out our Franchise Blog for great business tips and more!

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Monstrously Good Savings! Right now, get our special coupon for 10% OFF any Hair Styling Product (Just in case you want to impress your friends with your stylin' hair at an upcoming Halloween party, hay-ride or Fall festival)! We also have great savings for Ty products and Gift Certificates (which make GREAT gifts) for Christmas - which will be here sooner than you know it! Don't miss out, head over to our coupon page for these awesome savings!

Boodacious Crafts for Kids!

monstersHalloween Crafts and More! Check out our cool Crafts for Kids section on Pinterest, and make something spooktacular for your home this Fall! For example, make some Halloween hand sanitizer, puffy ghosts, cute little pinecone owls (with witch hats), a silly spider hat, a fun Halloween themed game for kids, paper bag monsters (as pictured at left) and awesome bats made from paper towel tubes! Have a safe and super FUN October!

Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids - Where Every Child Matters! 

francomparesmfawardShear Madness Franchising franchises Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids salons. We have worked with franchise stores in providing franchisee support (in order to encourage continual growth and business success), and have sometimes seen the unexpected happen! When it does, we help by identifying and helping with challengean help prevent these events as well. As many franchise owners may not have opened a business before, having someone who can advise them is a significant advantage of franchise ownership!

Are you interested in learning how YOU can join the Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids family and run your own successful small business? We are one of the fastest growing kids hair salons in the industry today! If you would like to learn more about this franchise opportunity or small business marketing, great marketing strategies, resources for small businesses, franchise success, how to grow your small business or how to become a successful owner of your own kids hair salon franchise business, please click below or call 1-888-98 GONE MAD!

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5 Questions to Ask before Opening a Second Location

Posted by Jim Otto on Mon, Aug 13, 2018 @ 12:08 PM

5guidelines.jpgThe 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:

  • Never open multiple stores at one time: Your steepest learning curve will be at your first location. If that location is successful, number two, three and four become easier.
  • Find the right people and trust them: At Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids we call these people “charismatic connectors”. They have the organizational skills, leadership skills and understand numbers - and the ability to manage multiple locations for you!
  • Make sure the numbers work: At our children's salons we have a number that tells us how many services a day you should do before you even think about opening another Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids salon. You should never move forward to opening another salon until you hit those metrics.
  • Know your customer: After your first location you should have a rock solid idea of who your customer is: where they live, how much money they have and WHY they are your customer. This should give you a blue print for your second location.
  • Never stop learning: They say in business that the only constant is change. Now more than ever that holds true. Ways of marketing change daily, customers are fickle, and brand awareness is vital. If you like a challenge, you should do well!

Owning multiple locations is an exciting way to build a future income stream for yourself and your family. Just remember one thing, business is a marathon and not a sprint!

The Shear Madness Franchise Advantage!

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Shear Madness Franchising franchises Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids salons. We have worked with franchise stores in providing franchisee support (in order to encourage continual growth and business success), and have sometimes seen the unexpected happen! When it does, we help by identifying and helping with challengean help prevent these events as well. As many franchise owners may not have opened a business before, having someone who can advise them is a significant advantage of franchise ownership!

Are you interested in learning how YOU can join the Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids family and run your own successful small business? We are one of the fastest growing kids hair salons in the industry today! If you would like to learn more about this franchise opportunity or small business marketing, great marketing strategies, resources for small businesses, franchise success, how to grow your small business or how to become a successful owner of your own kids hair salon franchise business, please click below or call 1-888-98 GONE MAD!

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Exploring a Children's Salon Franchise

Topics: franchise opportunity, Shear Madness Haircuts for kids, business growth, franchising, business success, franchise success, business ownership, multiunit franchise, franchise location, best kids hair salon, small business success, hair salon business

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

Posted by Jim Otto on Mon, Aug 13, 2018 @ 12:08 PM

whyI 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.
 
Of course, it's important to understand that when you buy a franchise, you'll need to wear  a lot of hats! Not only are you the head of operations, but you will need to recruit the best employees and constantly train them, give customers great service, track the numbers and watch your expenses and keep your finger on the pulse of your business. 
 
There are lots of reasons that franchises fail. Running a business is not for the faint of heart. But if you bought into a franchise, you bought into a system or process that has succeeded at some level. So my suggestion is if your franchise is not performing like you want it to, make sure that you are following the system! Franchisees often get their business up and running and then begin to change or modify existing services, advertising, products and even the quality and consistency of the customer service that they are delivering. This not only can lead to poor franchise performance, but can unfortunately be a violation of the franchise agreement as well. Yikes! So long story short, you'll definitely want to be sure to follow the franchise system you invested in, as it's a proven model for success!
 

The Shear Madness Franchise Advantage!

francomparesmfaward

Shear Madness Franchising franchises Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids salons. We have worked with franchise stores in providing franchisee support (in order to encourage continual growth and business success), and have sometimes seen the unexpected happen! When it does, we help by identifying and helping with challengean help prevent these events as well. As many franchise owners may not have opened a business before, having someone who can advise them is a significant advantage of franchise ownership!

Are you interested in learning how YOU can join the Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids family and run your own successful small business? We are one of the fastest growing kids hair salons in the industry today! If you would like to learn more about this franchise opportunity or small business marketing, great marketing strategies, resources for small businesses, franchise success, how to grow your small business or how to become a successful owner of your own kids hair salon franchise business, please click below or call 1-888-98 GONE MAD!

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Exploring a Children's Salon Franchise

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