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Our Story
Our Story
When Linda and Scott Sharkey took their kids to get haircuts in those uninviting, unexciting salons, they always felt there should be something better. So they set out to create a unique salon that caters to children of all ages. A place that is prompt for those on-the-go parents, fun and entertaining for their children, and reasonably priced for their wallets. Hence - Sharkey's Cuts for Kids was born October 1, 2002.
The first salon was a huge success, and in 2004 they opened their second and third stores. The requests for franchises started to accelerate within months, and they then knew the business model was successful. In 2006 the first Sharkey's franchise was sold. In just two short years 20 more salons opened across the US and Canada, with global commitments for 235+ salons, making us the fastest growing children's hair salon franchise according to Franchise Times 2008.
- A unique salon just for kids
- The fastest growing chain of children's salons in the country
- 28 stores in the US and Canada and growing rapidly
- Part of a $40 Billion hair care industry
- A service business in strong demand even in a downward economy
- A fun and exciting place for children
- Three revenue streams:
- Haircuts for boys and girls
- Birthday parties in our "famous" Glamour room
- Specialty merchandise & party favors
Our Mission
To create an entertaining experience for kids by providing quality hair cuts in a fun atmosphere that also offers unique birthday parties.
Our Motto
At Sharkey's haircuts are cool and fun rules
Our Business Model
Sharkey's Cuts for Kids is a very easy to operate business with multiple revenue streams that provide for higher profit potential. We provide hair care for children ages 0-12 while sitting in our novelty chairs such as a jeep, fighter plane, Hummer, Nascar or motorcycle while watching a fovorite video or our regular chairs with large flat screen TV's where they can watch satellite TV or play video games. Along with each haircut, girls receive a free mini-cure and boys receive a temporary tattoo. Our other revenue streams include unique retail merchandise located throughout the salon and birthday parties offered in our "Hollywood" style dressing room as well as other party rooms. And if that wasn't enough, we've also partnered with local businesses which provide classes or services that compliment our concept as an additional source of income. All of this creates a formula for success that is comprehensive yet very simple to execute.
OK, I'm ready to move forward. What are the next steps?
We ask that you complete our Franchising Application and submit to the Area Developer. Upon approval of your application, we will send you a current copy of our Franchise Disclosure Documents and schedule a Discovery Day visit.
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