Pigtails & Crewcuts is a franchise concept focused on making haircuts fun and memorable for children. The brand’s stores offer children a choice of vehicle-shaped styling chairs, colourful toys and a treasure chest full of rewards. The brand provides growth potential for franchisees in a growing industry and an exceptional work-life balance.
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How Many Pigtails & Crewcuts Locations Are There?
Wade Brannon had a successful career in franchising. He had recently retired when he visited a Pigtails & Crewcuts location with his children, who immediately fell in love with the concept. Brannon saw the potential of the brand and ended up coming out of retirement to take over ownership of the brand in 2004.
Pigtails & Crewcuts has 71 locations across the country, 69 franchised.
What Is Pigtails & Crewcuts’ Business Model?
Pigtails & Crewcuts is a hair salon designed for kids. The salons offer whimsical styling chairs in the shapes of vehicles, movies playing for the kids and toys for those waiting their turn. Kids are also invited to select a reward from a treasure chest at the end of their session. The brand aims to make a trip to the salon fun and memorable for young ones.
Pigtails & Crewcuts offers regular haircut services to children and parents, holiday hairstyles, nail painting, ear piercing, braiding and washing and styling services. Additionally, the brand offers birthday party packages where kids can complete arts and crafts, with each location offering different party themes.
How Much Can Pigtails & Crewcuts Franchise Owners Make?
Based on the brand’s 2022 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) information, the average annual gross sales for franchised salons in 2022 was $306,047. The highest gross sales of a franchised location in 2022 was $565,643*.
*See more in the 2022 FDD Item 19.
How Much Does It Cost to Open Pigtails & Crewcuts?
According to the brand’s 2023 FDD, the total initial investment necessary to begin the operation of a Pigtails & Crewcuts location ranges from $99,500 to $256,000.
What Is the Franchise Fee for Pigtails & Crewcuts?
The initial franchise fee will vary from $30,000 to $100,000, depending on the units a franchisee wishes to invest in.
For a single unit, the franchise fee is $30,000. For a multi-unit investment of three units, the franchise fee is $67,500. For a multi-unit investment of five units, the franchise fee is $100,000.