Articles Featuring Kennedy’s

	Kennedy Wins - Reprint - Click Here to View This Article in PDF Format Kennedy Wins: Barber polls franchisees after name change By Jonathan Maze; appeared in the Franchise Times November/December 2008 issue This is the second part in our occasional series following the story of Carrs Barber Club. In this update, Carrs goes through a name change, and has to convince franchisees it’s a good idea. It’s a …

	Local Investors Start Kennedy’s American Barber Club Chain - Reprint - Click Here to View This Article in PDF Format Local Investors Start Kennedy’s American Barber Club Chain An investor group that includes Mercantile Commercial Capital LLC CEO and President Chris Hurn is launching a new men’s barbershop club. Kennedy’s International Franchising LLC, the franchising entity for the new Kennedy’s American Barber Club, will file its paperwork with the state by the end of this month. The franchising …

	Evolution of a Franchise - Reprint - Click Here to View This Article in PDF Format Evolution of a franchise Can old-style barber club make the cut? By Jonathan Maze As published in: Franchise Times - September 2008 Chris Hurn believes he has found a franchise system with the potential to be a nationwide chain. In this first installment, we meet the founders, the new owner—plus, a glimpse at where the chain is headed. Editor’s note: …

	What Recession? Hair Biz’s Cutting Edge - Click Here to View This Article in PDF Format What recession? Hair biz’s cutting edge By Matt Wetzel As published in: Franchise Times - November-December 2008 When Mark Mansfield of Plano, Texas, heard about the imminent economic slump, he couldn’t help but be a little apprehensive, like any franchisee. But to his surprise, his SportsClips hair salon franchise in Dallas continues to score. “It’s going well. Our business is not …

	Evolution of a Franchise - Click Here to View This Article in PDF Format EVOLUTION OF A FRANCHISE: Can old-style barber club make the cut? By Jonathan Maze Chris Hurn believes he has found a franchise system with the potential to be a nationwide chain. In this first installment, we meet the founders, the new owners — plus, a glimpse at where the chain is headed. Editor’s note: This …

	The Upside of a Down Economy - Click Here to View Articles in PDF Format THE UPSIDE OF A DOWN ECONOMY: Seize Opportunity to Profit from Slowdown Out of adversity comes opportunity – at least if you know where to look for it. For instance, the current economic downturn is a perfect time to carve out a niche in your industry and pick up distressed commercial and residential properties at bargain-basement …

	LOCAL INVESTORS START KENNEDY’S AMERICAN BARBER CLUB CHAIN - Click Here to View This Article in PDF Format LOCAL INVESTORS START KENNEDY’S AMERICAN BARBER CLUB CHAIN OBJ Aug 22-28, 2008 BY ANJALI FLUKER An investor group that includes Mercantile Commercial Capital LLC CEO and President Chris Hurn is launching a new men’s barbershop club. Kennedy’s International Franchising LLC, the franchising entity for the new Kennedy’s American Barber Club, will file its paperwork with the state by the …