Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® in Delray Beach

Near the Intercostal, about a mile off Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, lies the southern-most Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club location… for now. Away from the hustle and bustle of the main drag, Kennedy’s members can relax and enjoy a shave and a haircut. Club owner, David Solomon, opened Kennedy’s there in August 2007 after moving to the U.S. from the UK, and almost two years after opening Kennedy’s he still gets excited when he talks about it.

“It gives me a buzz when people tell me, ‘Wow, that’s the best shave I’ve ever had,’” Solomon explained.

Solomon and his family started traveling to the U.S. for vacations more than 20 years ago, but it wasn’t until 2006 that Solomon and his wife, Gloria, even considered making a permanent move to the U.S. with their four sons. Before moving, Solomon worked in the financial sector within real estate. He also worked in a bank and in insurance, but while he was successful, he referred to his work as merely a “job.”

When he started looking at business ideas, Kennedy’s appealed to him because he didn’t have to have prior knowledge – he liked its simplicity. Also, owning a franchise meant he would have the backing he needed — to support him in knowing what to do. But most importantly, Solomon now likes the satisfaction he gets out of his work.

“Certainly there are people who think, ‘Hair grows – cut it.’ But those aren’t our clients. We offer services that blow people off their feet. When people come in, they get the ‘wow factor.’ I take satisfaction in knowing I am able to give people a little pleasure.”

In addition to members from Delray Beach, Kennedy’s attracts members from the neighboring town of Boca Raton. “What we offer, people are willing to travel for,” Solomon said.

Delray Beach is getting ready for its 47th annual Delray Affair, April 17-19, 2009. It’s one of South Florida’s oldest and largest outdoor arts, crafts and entertainment festival venues. With more than 600 booths up and down Atlantic Avenue and more than 250,000 people expected to attend, Solomon is looking forward to Kennedy’s first participation in the event. He’s hoping to attract a few more gentlemen as new members to his growing South Florida Kennedy’s.

The Delray Beach Kennedy’s is located at 851 SE 6th Ave. #101, Delray Beach, FL 33483, call 561-272-0003 for directions and to make an appointment.

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