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PIGTAILS & CREWCUTS OPENS CHILDREN’S HAIR SALON IN CLERMONT, FLORIDA

February 26, 2020 by vkinney

February 26, 2020, Atlanta, Georgia — Heather and Grant Arnold’s family is expanding in more ways than one this year. The couple owns the newly opened Pigtails & Crewcuts children’s hair salon in Clermont, Florida, opening the doors just a few months before the arrival of their second son this spring.

As parents, the Arnolds know the value of having family-oriented businesses in the community that provides services kids need on a regular basis, such as haircuts. They also understand that each child is different and that haircuts can be challenging for some and that a hair salon created for kids can make a huge difference. They are proud to provide Pigtails & Crewcuts’ kid-centric approach to making haircuts a fun and memorable experience to the Clermont community.

“I felt really comfortable. The entire atmosphere, appearance of the salon, and stylists were really soothing,” Heather shares of her time as a customer at Pigtails & Crewcuts’ Dr. Phillips location. “Our little one took a few haircuts to get comfortable, but the stylists are great! They are so good at distracting kids to help them feel less stressed while providing a great haircut. He cried a little for his first two haircuts, but I knew going in that the ambiance, colors, pictures, and toys would make it easier. The animal crackers were great, too,” she says.

The Arnolds’ positive experience as customers along with their desire to be business owners lead them to bring Pigtails & Crewcuts to Clermont. As they learned more about the franchise from the business side, they quickly realized a children’s salon would be the perfect addition to the community, offering local families a much-needed service. While the salon specializes in children’s haircuts, it also offers haircutting services for the entire family, including first haircut packages, braids, and up-dos, as well as ear-piercing services.

Pigtails & Crewcuts – Clermont is located at 2431 S. Highway 27 in the Clermont Landing shopping center between Keke’s Breakfast Cafe and T-Mobile. The salon is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information on the salon and its services, call 352-617-9109 or visit pigtailsandcrewcuts.com/clermont or facebook.com/pigtailsclermont/ for more information.

About Pigtails & Crewcuts: Pigtails & Crewcuts is a children’s hair salon franchise created by parents for kids to offer a stress-free haircutting experience for the whole family. In addition to hair care services, Pigtails & Crewcuts offers a custom-line of kid-centric hair products, accessories, and gifts. To learn more or to find a salon near you, please visit www.pigtailsandcrewcuts.com. To learn more about franchise opportunities, please visit www.pigtailsandcrewcutsfranchise.com.

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PIGTAILS & CREWCUTS CHILDREN’S HAIR SALON FRANCHISE TO OPEN NINTH TEXAS SALON IN PLANO

February 13, 2020 by vkinney

February 13, 2020, Atlanta, Georgia — Pigtails & Crewcuts, a children’s hair salon franchise based in Atlanta, Georgia is set to open its ninth Texas location in Plano soon.

Salon owners Cindy and Dale Moore are excited to bring Pigtails & Crewcuts’ unique approach to children’s haircuts to the Plano community. As Dale shares, the couple had been looking for a franchise opportunity to connect with in the community and had settled on salon franchises when they discovered Pigtails & Crewcuts.

“Our daughter takes our grandson to the Pigtails & Crewcuts in their community and I went with them once,” Cindy shares. “I saw how it works and thought it was really interesting. The kids were having a great time.”

“Everyone needs a haircut, and we’ve all had a bad one. We wanted to bring something sustainable and be a valuable part of the community that we knew customers would appreciate,” Dale adds, further noting Pigtails & Crewcuts’ focus on families and children really resonated with them as there are lots of families in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

They were also drawn to the brand’s look and feel. Each salon features brightly colored walls, whimsical decor, themed chairs, and plenty of books, movies, and toys to keep children occupied before, during, and after the haircut and make it a great experience. “We felt Pigtails & Crewcuts definitely stood above the rest,” Cindy says of the brand in comparison to other children’s salon concepts.

The Moore’s expect for Pigtails & Crewcuts – Plano to open for business in March. The salon will be located at 4801 West Park Boulevard, Suite 417 in Preston Towne Crossing near Trader Joe’s and Adventure Kids Playcare. To keep up with the latest progress and updates from Pigtails & Crewcuts’ Plano location, stay tuned to www.pigtailsandcrewcuts.com/plano or facebook.com/Pigtailsplano.

About Pigtails & Crewcuts: Pigtails & Crewcuts is a children’s hair salon franchise created by parents for kids to offer a stress-free haircutting experience for the whole family. In addition to hair care services, Pigtails & Crewcuts offers a custom-line of kid-centric hair products and accessories, gifts, and a private party room for birthday celebrations. To learn more or to find a salon near you, please visit www.pigtailsandcrewcuts.com. To learn more about franchise opportunities, please visit www.pigtailsandcrewcutsfranchise.com.

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PIGTAILS & CREWCUTS: HAIRCUTS FOR KIDS SET TO OPEN FIFTH FLORIDA LOCATION IN CLERMONT

February 7, 2020 by vkinney

February 7, 2020, Atlanta, Georgia — Pigtails & Crewcuts, a children’s hair salon franchise based in Atlanta, Georgia, is set to open its fifth Florida location in Clermont soon. As parents, owners Heather and Grant Arnold are excited to bring this experience to the community and provide families with a haircutting experience focused on making kids feel comfortable.

With business degrees and backgrounds in corporate offices, the Arnolds knew that they wanted to open a business at some point and started looking at franchise opportunities, but it wasn’t until their first child needed a haircut that the thought of a children’s salon began to resonate.

“Our first son’s hair was crazy at nine months old, and I was willing to drive and pay for a great experience,” Heather shares. Her search led her to the Pigtails & Crewcuts salon in Dr. Phillips where she began taking her son for a trim about every six weeks. “Because we were customers, this franchise concept stood out to us. It was always busy and it’s a really cool model. And I loved the idea of a kid-centric business,” she continues.

The couple noticed the franchise opportunity signs in the salon and decided to take the initial steps to learn more about joining the Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise. “We liked what we read, who we spoke with, and the specific details of the company,” Heather explains. “We liked that they provide so much support. We don’t have experience owning a business, so we knew we wanted a solid support system from the franchise office.”

Another factor that impacted their decision to invest with Pigtails & Crewcuts and bring it to Clermont was “Seeing how busy the salon at Dr. Phillips is,” Grant shares. “It was always packed on the weekends, so Heather eventually started taking our son during the week and it was still busy. That highlighted that there was a need in the market, and Clermont was missing that. If there’s a need for it in one area, there’s got to be an appetite for it elsewhere,” he continues.

With bright colors and decor, themed chairs, and plenty of books, toys, and movies to keep kids occupied, Pigtails & Crewcuts salons create the kid-friendly atmosphere many parents look for when trying to find a special place for their children’s haircuts. “Other salons don’t have what Pigtails & Crewcuts has. The train table is a lure for our son, before and after his haircut. He’ll sit nicely, watch a movie on the TV, or play with a toy offered by the stylist during his haircut; and in turn I feel calm and collected as a parent,” Heather recalls of her experience as a customer. As a mom, she knows some children can be overwhelmed when it’s time for a haircut, and she appreciates that Pigtails & Crewcuts aims to make haircuts a great experience for kids as well as their parents.

Pigtails & Crewcuts – Clermont is expected to open in February 2020. The salon will be located at 2431 S. Highway 27 in the Clermont Landing shopping center between Keke’s Breakfast Cafe and T-Mobile. Stay tuned to pigtailsandcrewcuts.com/clermont or facebook.com/pigtailsclermont/ for updates.

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PIGTAILS & CREWCUTS OPENS FIRST LOCATION IN ALABAMA

January 17, 2020 by vkinney

An Atlanta-based children’s hair salon franchise recently opened its first location in Alabama.

Pigtails & Crewcuts opened in early January at 700 Montgomery Highway, Suite 120 in the Vestavia City Center.

The store is owned by Jennifer Murray, a mother of two boys, who made the switch from working as a data analyst to entrepreneur to get more flexibility for family time.

“Children’s haircuts can often be challenging, but certainly don’t have to be, so we are excited to bring the Pigtails & Crewcuts haircutting experience to central Alabama,” Murray said. “The salon’s mission and experience align perfectly with the family-friendliness and hospitality of the great Birmingham community, and I’m certain kids and parents alike will love what we have to offer.”

Each Pigtails & Crewcuts salon is brightly colored, with movies, a Nintendo Switch gaming system, books and toys. In addition to traditional haircuts, Pigtails & Crewcuts offers first haircut packages, birthday parties and ear piercing.

Pigtails & Crewcuts’ Vestavia Hills salon is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. To learn more about the salon and its services, visit www.pigtailsandcrewcuts.com/birmingham-vestavia/ or call 205-732-6748.

About Pigtails & Crewcuts: Pigtails & Crewcuts is a children’s hair salon franchise created by parents for kids to offer a stress-free haircutting experience for the whole family. In addition to hair care services, Pigtails & Crewcuts offers a custom-line of kid-centric hair products and accessories, gifts, and a private party room for birthday celebrations. To learn more or to find a salon near you, please visit www.pigtailsandcrewcuts.com. To learn more about franchise opportunities, please visit www.pigtailsandcrewcutsfranchise.com.

ATLANTA-BASED PIGTAILS & CREWCUTS OPENS NEW SALON NEAR MALL OF GEORGIA

December 27, 2019 by vkinney

December 27, 2019, Atlanta, Georgia — Like many other families, haircuts were once a challenge for Rashell and Jamahl Carmack’s son, Jamahl Jr. However, one conversation with a co-worker not only introduced the Carmacks to a better haircut experience for their son, but also a new business opportunity. The Carmacks are the owners of the recently opened Pigtails & Crewcuts: Haircuts for Kids – Mall of Georgia location in Buford, Georgia.

Jamahl recalls that the topic of haircuts came up one day when talking with his co-worker, who described haircuts as a delightful and joyful experience for his family. Jamahl remembers telling his co-worker “It’s not like that with our son. He will throw up in the chair, have a fit, cry, scream…it’s a disaster.” His co-worker immediately suggested the Carmacks take their son to Pigtails & Crewcuts. Jamahl had never heard of the children’s salon franchise before but was immediately intrigued as his colleague described the salon’s themed chairs and how the approach is really catered to kids with plenty of fun distractions to take a child’s mind off the haircut. Jamahl said “You’re going to have to show me this!”

The Carmacks got the salon’s address and went to the salon for their son’s next haircut. As they waited outside, they thought “This looks like fun!” but their son Jamahl Jr. “still wasn’t having it.” When it was his turn, he didn’t want to get in the chair, so the stylist asked if he wanted to go back outside and wound up cutting Jamahl Jr.’s hair on the bench outside the salon. “That won us as a customer,” the Carmacks explained, sharing that their son grew to love the stylist and they continued going back.

Eventually, the Carmacks moved to a new community but the experience Pigtails & Crewcuts provided was worth it, so they continued to make the drive when their child needed a haircut. One summer day at the salon, both Rashell and Jamahl happened to notice a sign for franchise opportunities from opposite sides of the salon. They were looking to invest in a franchise, but neither had thought of something like Pigtails & Crewcuts. At that moment the idea clicked and the Carmacks knew this was what they were looking for.

Rashell and Jamahl say the process of becoming Pigtails & Crewcuts franchisees has been excellent. As first-time franchisees, they appreciate all the support and family-like atmosphere found within Pigtails & Crewcuts, which Rashell describes as invaluable.

“Not only do we go to them for support, but they check on us to make sure we’re okay,” she explains. “It’s a two-way street. They want to make sure we are successful and that our business thrives.” With full-time jobs outside of the salon, Rashell admits that jumping into this business was a bit overwhelming, but feels they have been able to catch on quickly due to the support the franchise provides.

Now that the salon is open, the Carmacks say it feels a bit surreal but they are excited to bring a much-needed service to such a family-oriented community. “The location is awesome, and we have a great staff! Everyone gets along and they treat it like it’s their own, and that is a blessing,” Rashell shares.

With a great experience under their belts, the Carmacks say this is just the beginning of their journey with the Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise and hope to open more locations in the future. “The wheels are turning and spinning, but no specific location has been decided yet,” Rashell says.

Pigtails & Crewcuts – Buford – Mall of Georgia is located at 3200 Woodward Crossing Boulevard, Suite A-101, Buford, Georgia, 30519 across the street from Target and near Play It Again Sports. The salon is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To learn more about the salon and its services, visit pigtailsandcrewcuts.com/mallofga, call 678-971-2272 or follow the salon’s Facebook page.

About Pigtails & Crewcuts: Pigtails & Crewcuts is a children’s hair salon franchise created by parents for kids to offer a stress-free haircutting experience for the whole family. In addition to hair care services, Pigtails & Crewcuts offers a custom-line of kid-centric hair products and accessories, gifts, and a private party room for birthday celebrations. To learn more or to find a salon near you, please visit www.pigtailsandcrewcuts.com. To learn more about franchise opportunities, please visit www.pigtailsandcrewcutsfranchise.com.

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PIGTAILS & CREWCUTS’ THIRD LOCATION IN ORLAND AREA NOW OPEN IN LAKE NONA

December 27, 2019 by vkinney

December 27, 2019, Atlanta, Georgia — When the doors to Jennifer Tribble’s third Pigtails & Crewcuts children’s hair salon opened in Lake Nona recently, she says it felt like a weight had been lifted off of her shoulders.

When she joined the Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise, the plan was for her third salon to be located in a different area. As Jennifer, who also owns the Pigtails & Crewcuts locations in Dr. Phillips and Winter Springs, watched the booming growth in Lake Nona, she knew it was the perfect place for a Pigtails & Crewcuts salon.

Once a space was secured, Jennifer started putting the word out about the new salon, especially with her existing customers at the Dr. Phillips salon. “Dr. Phillips was maxed out, so I started promoting Lake Nona to those customers to let them know it was coming,” Jennifer shares, knowing many customers lived closer to the new location.

She also brought one of her top stylists who has been with Jennifer for six years, to work permanently at Lake Nona. “It was very intentional planning,” Jennifer says of her work to market the salon and be ready to serve customers.

The planning and promotion certainly paid off. “Lake Nona opened up three times bigger than my other salons. Lots of people were waiting for it,” Jennifer recalls, noting how the anticipation for Lake Nona grew as the salon was closer to opening.

The proof of the anticipation was clear on day one. At the end of the salon’s first day in business, her stylists had completed twice as many haircuts as each of her other salons did on their opening days. Less than a week later, Jennifer found herself jumping in to work the reception desk and welcoming eager customers so her stylists could focus on providing the exceptional haircut experience Pigtails & Crewcuts is known for. Each Pigtails & Crewcuts salon features themed chairs, movies, books, and toys for kids to enjoy during their haircuts to make the process less stressful and create a more kid-friendly atmosphere than can be found at most salons.

Needless to say, Jennifer is very pleased with the community’s reception of the salon and is glad to have chosen this location. As she looks to the future, Jennifer looks forward to getting to know her customers and finding ways to build partnerships with local schools and other organizations. “I live in downtown Orlando, so Lake Nona is close to home. I’m excited to have it at my backdoor,” she explains.

Pigtails & Crewcuts – Lake Nona is located at 13006 Narcoosee Road near Earth Fare, First Watch, and Pet Supermarket. The salon is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is closed on Sundays. To learn more, visit www.pigtailsandcrewcuts.com/lakenona/, or follow the Lake Nona salon on Facebook or Instagram.

About Pigtails & Crewcuts: Pigtails & Crewcuts is a children’s hair salon franchise created by parents for kids to offer a stress-free haircutting experience for the whole family. In addition to hair care services, Pigtails & Crewcuts offers a custom-line of kid-centric hair products and accessories, gifts, and a private party room for birthday celebrations. To learn more or to find a salon near you, please visit www.pigtailsandcrewcuts.com. To learn more about franchise opportunities, please visit www.pigtailsandcrewcutsfranchise.com.

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