Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® was recently named in the Orlando Business Journal’s Reader’s Choice Awards as the “Best Place For a Man to Get a Haircut,” for the second straight year.

Orlando, Fla. – November 3, 2009 – Kennedy’s has done it again! The Orlando Business Journal recently held its Reader’s Choice Awards for 2009, and for the second year in a row, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® was named as the preferred place for men to get a haircut. Kennedy’s offers an old-fashioned barber shop experience with modern amenities. Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® is a membership-based barber shop club that is quickly becoming famous for its signature straight-razor shaves, as well as its luxurious accommodation for men who enjoy an exceptional grooming experience that is affordable.

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® CEO, Chris Hurn, said, “It is extremely exciting for all of us at Kennedy’s to win this award for the second year in a row! We are honored that the Orlando community shares our excitement for Kennedy’s, and we look forward to another great year, next year!”

Around the Orlando area, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® locations can be found in Downtown Orlando, Heathrow, Dr. Phillips, Baldwin Park and Winter Park.

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® is an upscale men’s Barbershop concept that operates membership plans allowing unlimited haircuts and shaves at various price structures. The clubs are designed in the upscale, classic tradition of America’s bygone years, when men took a break from the stresses of the outside world to enjoy a high quality grooming experience at the neighborhood barbershop.

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® is a member of the International Franchise Association (IFA) as well as VetFran. Along with offering franchises to the general public, VetFran allows Kennedy’s to give special financing opportunities to American Veterans who have been honorably discharged. Kennedy’s is also a part of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) National Franchise Registry – where fewer than 30% of all franchise systems qualify for listing – offering expedited SBA loan processing. This means that the Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® concept is approved for any type of U.S. Small Business Administration financing programs and part of an elite group of national franchises.

Learn more about Kennedy’s franchise opportunities by visiting http://www.KennedysBarberClub.com or contact:

Bryan Glass, Franchise Development, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® at 1-800-31-SHAVE or Bryan@KennedysBarberClub.com

About Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®:

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® is a Franchise Concept for discerning gentlemen who are looking for an experience that is the polar opposite of your everyday haircut from the “big chains.” Like most gentlemen, the founders felt out of place at the salons frequented by their wives and the local strip-mall walk-in “chop shops,” so they decided to create a place where they would ENJOY getting the grooming services they need . . . rather than dreading it. While most hair salons cater to women and children, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® caters to discerning gentlemen looking for a fine grooming experience with the old-world charm of your father’s barbershop. Offering the finest in haircuts for men, the lost art of straight-razor shaves, and a modern selection of grooming products, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® is sure to be your favorite sanctuary to relax and enjoy The Best Haircut and Straight-Razor Shave You’ve Ever Had, or it’s Free™!

There are currently six Kennedy’s Clubs open, with 51 more sold and to be developed over the next five years.

Learn more about Kennedy’s by visiting http://www.KennedysBarberClub.com

Our Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® recently saluted the proud American tradition of barbershop quartet singing in a recent article (BARBERSHOP QUARTETS: OR, WHO WANTS TO JOIN “SPEBSQSA?”). 30,000 Americans still actively participate in it, quartets still perform in such public arenas as Disney World – and remember, even Homer Simpson found success in a barbershop quartet (“The Simpsons,” Season 5, Episode 1 – when the Be Sharps conquered the music world).

The traditional barbershop quartet songs are fairly well known – “By the Light of the Silvery Moon,” “For Me and My Gal,” and “Sweet Adeline.” But we became intrigued by the Barbershop Harmony Society’s giant online index of sheet music – what other buried treasures lurked there, just waiting to be brought to life in four-part man harmony?

The answer was quite illuminating. For instance, TV fans can enjoy arrangements of “The Ballad of Gilligan’s Island,” “The Jeopardy Theme,” “The Happy Days Theme” and “The Muppet Show Theme, ” while 60’s and 70’s music aficionados can hum along with “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” a “Carpenters Medley,” “Build Me Up Buttercup,” “Candy Man,” and “Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road.” We were sad to note the absences of “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town” and “Billy, Don’t Be a Hero.”

What was even more interesting than the songs we knew was the songs we had no idea ever existed – vintage (read: not only before we were born, but possibly before our grandparents were born as well) tunes with intriguing titles that made us want to order the entire lyric sheet for a full-blown psychological inquiry.

Here are a few that stood out for us – and please remember, all these are real songs:

“I’ve Got a Lovely Bunch of Hot Dogs” – Yes? And what do you intend to do with them?

“The Spaniard That Blighted My Life” – Another argument against illegal immigration.

“Poisoning Pigeons in the Park” – Don’t tell PETA.

“Your Bulldog Drinks Champagne” – Yes, and my hamster eats caviar, what of it?

“If I Knock the ‘L’ Out of Kelly” – He’ll probably beat the ‘S’ out of you

“If He Can Fight Like He Can Love, Goodnight, Germany” – And he’s worse than Hitler

“Never Throw a Lighted Lamp at Mother” – What, an unlit one is fine?

“Never Hit Your Grandma With a Shovel” – Seriously – were these common problems?

“Where did Robinson Crusoe go with Friday on Saturday Night?” – I give up. To hit Grandma with a shovel?

So, when you hear the next terrible Britney Spears song, remember – it could be worse. She could record “I Like to Go Swimmin’ With Wimmin’.” Actually, now that she’s been alerted to the existence of it – she just might. Sigh.

We can’t promise barbershop quartets at our Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® – but we can promise upscale surroundings, all the modern amenities including a complimentary beverage, as well as our outstanding Signature Straight Razor Shaves and Haircuts. Watch for more Kennedy’s locations opening soon – and find out how to invest in an outstanding franchise business opportunity of your own at http://www.kennedysbarberclub.com.

In the meantime, please remember to remove all shovels and lighted lamps from your home. No sense inviting temptation.

How Four-Part Barbershop Harmony Lives On

At Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®, we haven’t yet formed our own Barbershop Quartet (except for a cameo by one on our new radio spot, which you can listen to here). But we do have a fondness for the tradition – after all, we base our Kennedy’s barbershop franchises on the classic barbershop vibe that spawned the sensational singing tradition that continues today.

So this month we want to salute the fine folks at SPEBSQSA – the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America – who keep the harmonic magic alive.

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We’ll begin by informing you that, even though that’s the group’s legal name, they go these days by the less-challenging name of The Barbershop Harmony Society. They apparently only named themselves that original mouthful of words back in 1938 to make fun of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s alphabet soup approach to naming new government agencies. Today, we suppose, they would be “The Barbershop Czars” or something to that effect.

The Barbershop Harmony Society currently maintains the second-largest collection of sheet music, overpowered only by the Library of Congress. That collection boasts 100,000 different songs, 98,000 of which contain the words “Adeline,” “Silvery Moon” and “Gal.” Okay, we were kidding about that last part.

Actually, the amount of modern song arrangements in their library is impressive. For those of you who think Barbershop Quartets probably don’t sing any songs written after World War II, you’ll be surprised (or maybe horrified?) to find an ABBA medley in their library. Yes, somewhere, four men are actually singing “Dancing Queen” a capella.

Every July, the Society holds their own Barbershop Quarter Superbowl of sorts, an international competition to find the best of the best. The competition has its own webcast, just to prove it does know the internet exists, and you can check out the 2009 champions doing “76 Trombones” at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmDGntpZC3I (yes, we realize that is not a quartet onstage. It’s more like 4000 gentlemen singing instead of 4. Apparently, they’ve loosened the rules somewhat).

As over 30,000 Americans are affiliated with this group, it’s clear that Barbershop Quartet singing is alive and here to stay. Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® is proud to honor this tuneful tradition – and we hope one day to have our own official Kennedy’s roving band of music makers.

The plan right now is to have them only perform Metallica tunes.

When you come into a Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® for our luxurious Signature Straight Razor Shave™, you’ll always find a friendly experienced barber ready to give you the full relaxing treatment and the best possible service.

But The Intel Corporation seems determined to improve an already-awesome thing. If you’ve seen one of their latest commercials from their “Sponsors of Tomorrow” campaign, you’ll know that their vision for the future of the barbershop business somewhat surprisingly doesn’t include the barber. You can view the spot online at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6nOlgNJfHo.

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In the commercial, you see lasers scan a very wary man’s face (an actor portraying robotics engineer Louis LeGrand) – and then a robotic arm wielding a formidable-looking straight razor execute a perfect shave of the one side of his face. The faux Louis breathes a sigh of relief – until he learns they’re about to do it all over again

There are several problems we have with this Future Shave scenario. First of all, since our electronic nose hair clippers rarely function correctly, are we really supposed to trust a mechanical arm to not remove an ear or two along with our whiskers? Second of all, who is actually named Louis LeGrand? Surely, he must be a distant cousin to Pepe Le Pew.

Finally, what is a barbershop without the barber? Yes, there are certainly many opportunities to boost the profit margins at our barbershop franchises by simply following in the footsteps of most American corporations and not actually employing people. And yes, the barbershop of 2020 could resemble a coin-operated car wash, where you sit in the middle of a cubicle and whirring mechanical shears and blades come at you from all sides (tourniquets provided on the house, of course).

But frankly, you can’t shoot the breeze with a robotic arm. You can’t talk sports, politics, movies or TV with a piece of metal, no matter how hi-tech it is. We’ve actually experimented by attempting to talk to a variety of household appliances, and only the vacuum cleaner seemed in the least responsive (we swear the power light blinked twice for “yes” and once for “no” – but we could just have had too much coffee that morning).

The final blow to the whole Robo-Barber scenario came when we discovered the Ultimate Truth about the Intel commercial – that the robotic arm was, in fact, NOT a robotic arm, it was a glorified puppet. And if there’s one thing worse than being shaved by robots, it would have to be by puppets. Imagine having a relaxing straight razor shave and turning around to see Fozzie Bear hacking away at your face. The indignity. The indignity.

So please allow our highly-skilled, licensed, flesh-and-blood barbers to handle all your tonsorial needs at a Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® location near you (you can find the nearest one at our website at http://www.kennedysbarberclub.com). We guarantee no robotic arms and no puppets. Marionettes, however, are under consideration.

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®, an upscale men’s barbershop franchise, recently received the honor of having one of the Top 100 Lifestyle Blogs, according to The Daily Reviewer.

Orlando, Fla. – September 28, 2009 – Chris Hurn, Tony Zara, JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nanton, Esq. launched Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® along with its corresponding website, www.KennedysBarberClub.com in late 2008. One of the most popular pages on the website is the Kennedy’s blog, where the Kennedy’s team often quips about all things manly, as it pertains to the barbershop experience and business.

The blog, located at http://www.KennedysBarberClub.com/blog, was recently named one of the Top 100 Lifestyle Blogs on the internet by The Daily Reviewer. Kennedy’s joins the likes of Esquire, The New Yorker, The Daily News, CNN, BusinessWeek and Slate Magazine, all of whom are also listed in the Top 100 Lifestyle Blogs.

Some of the more popular blogs posted this year by Kennedy’s include “100 Greatest Movies Any Guy Must See in His Lifetime,” “The Barbershop and HBO’s Entourage – Where A Man Can Be A Man,” “Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® Guy Alert: The Hotel Room Of Your Dreams,” “The Super Bowl: A Close Shave,” and “A Kennedy’s Barber Club® Hero: What A Difference A ‘Yeard’ Makes.”

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® is an upscale men’s Barbershop concept that offers membership plans allowing unlimited haircuts and shaves at various price structures. The Clubs are designed in the upscale, classic tradition of America’s bygone years, when men took a break from the stresses of the outside world to enjoy a high quality grooming experience at the neighborhood barbershop.

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® CEO, Chris Hurn, said, “We have so much fun writing these blogs, and are extremely excited that it has received this great recognition. The Kennedy’s blog is the online equivalent of our Barber clubs. It’s a place for men to gather, discuss manly topics, socialize, get away from the stresses of the work day and simply be a regular guy.”

Read the Kennedy’s Blog and learn more about Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® by visiting www.KennedysBarberClub.com. To get more information about franchise opportunities, contact:

Bryan Glass, Franchise Development, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® at 1-800-31-SHAVE or Bryan@KennedysBarberClub.com

About Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®:

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® is a Franchise Concept for discerning gentlemen who are looking for an experience that is the polar opposite of your everyday haircut from the “big chains.” Like most gentlemen, the founders felt out of place at the salons frequented by their wives and the local strip-mall walk-in “chop shops,” so they decided to create a place where they would ENJOY getting the grooming services they need . . . rather than dreading it. While most hair salons cater to women and children, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® caters to discerning gentlemen looking for a fine grooming experience with the old-world charm of your father’s barbershop. Offering the finest in haircuts for men, the lost art of straight-razor shaves, and a modern selection of grooming products, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® is sure to be your favorite sanctuary to relax and enjoy The Best Haircut and Straight-Razor Shave You’ve Ever Had, or it’s Free™!

Learn more about Kennedy’s by visiting www.KennedysBarberClub.com

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®, an upscale men’s barbershop franchise, recently tapped award-winning production company to produce their first radio commercial.

Orlando, Fla. – September 25, 2009 – Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® is an upscale men’s Barbershop concept that offers membership plans allowing unlimited haircuts and shaves at various price structures. The Clubs are designed in the upscale, classic tradition of America’s bygone years, when men took a break from the stresses of the outside world to enjoy a high quality grooming experience at the neighborhood barbershop.

Recently, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® hired Florida-based, award-winning production company, Push Button Productions, to produce their first radio advertisement. The team at Push Button Productions is especially known for their humorous, catchy and pristinely produced radio spots.

“At Push Button Productions, we wanted to produce a fun ad that not only captured the quality and professionalism of Kennedy’s All American Barber Club®, but also invoke a retro feel that mirrors the Kennedy’s experience,” remarked Jon Ruhff, owner of Push Button Productions.

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® CMO, Nick Nanton, said, “We are very excited to release the first of many radio commercials. We are determined to spread the word about the Kennedy’s experience to gentlemen across the country, and this is one of the first steps in doing so.”

Chris Hurn, Tony Zara, JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nanton, Esq. launched Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® along with its corresponding website, www.KennedysBarberClub.com in late 2008.

Kennedy’s International Franchising LLC has now sold 51 clubs to be built across the country, up from only five in January of 2009. Some of these locations include Rockville, MD, Nashville, TN and Manhattan. There are currently franchise opportunities available in nearly 50 states, and the Kennedy’s team is offering special incentives to help honorably discharged Veterans of the United States Armed Forces integrate themselves back into civilian society.

Listen to the Kennedy’s radio spot and learn more about Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® by visiting www.KennedysBarberClub.com, and to get more information about franchise opportunities, contact:

Bryan Glass, Franchise Development, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® at 1-800-31-SHAVE or Bryan@KennedysBarberClub.com

About Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®:

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® is a Franchise Concept for discerning gentlemen who are looking for an experience that is the polar opposite of your everyday haircut from the “big chains.” Like most gentlemen, the founders felt out of place at the salons frequented by their wives and the local strip-mall walk-in “chop shops,” so they decided to create a place where they would ENJOY getting the grooming services they need . . . rather than dreading it. While most hair salons cater to women and children, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® caters to discerning gentlemen looking for a fine grooming experience with the old-world charm of your father’s barbershop. Offering the finest in haircuts for men, the lost art of straight-razor shaves, and a modern selection of grooming products, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® is sure to be your favorite sanctuary to relax and enjoy The Best Haircut and Straight-Razor Shave You’ve Ever Had, or it’s Free™!

Learn more about Kennedy’s by visiting www.KennedysBarberClub.com

If you’ve seen our new article on “Weird Beards,” you’ll quickly observe that we’re not the largest fans of Facial Hair Gone Wild. But we must make an exception for a great friend of Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®, who recently wrapped up a whisker-a-thon for a worthy cause.

Daniel Poskevich decided to begin growing a “Yeard” – that would be a beard that’s allowed to sprout unimpeded for 12 months – on September 20th, 2008, to raise money for charity (Cents of Life – find out more about it at www.centsofrelief.org). He also blogged about his experience – while sharing photos of the progress of the overgrown lawn that his chin quickly became.

Before...

and a yeard later

We’d like now to reprint his most recent entry from www.yeard.blogspot.com, which completely captures the climax of this year-long odyssey. And no, we’re not just doing this because the blog happens to mention us (well…it’s partly because it mentions us – who wouldn’t want to be called “professional beard assassins?”).

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As I said, the emotions are running high around here. I’ve already been put on warning by my fiancée, Shelleanor of Arabia, that she may not go through with our upcoming nuptials because she hasn’t seen my face in a year and won’t be used to it, so at least I have that going for me. I’m going to spend the rest of the afternoon today researching Buddhist chants and other relaxing exercises that I can perform on Sunday to avoid any possible separation anxiety/abandonment issues for when the Yeard is gone. Either that, or I’ll drink many, many Natty Lite tall boys at Graffiti Junktion…that can cure anything (even swine flu).

How did the shaving go? Can those tall boys really cure swine flu? Keep checking Daniel’s blog for the answers – and consider making a contribution to his cause at www.firstgiving.com/yeard.

And as always, feel free to drop by your nearest Kennedy’s Barber Club location, which you can track down on our website at http://www.kennedysbarberclub.com. You’ll find that our professional beard assassins are armed and ready to eliminate their next hairy target – with prejudice.

Or: Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should

At Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®, we are quite proud to offer our signature straight-razor shave to all our members. Our pleased patrons frequently inform our barbers that the extraordinary experience makes them feel like a million dollars. Which, fortunately, is a great deal less than we charge. Of course, if we did charge that amount, we would only have to close the deal on one shave per month. Hmmm.

In any event, while shaving is a vital part of our business plan, we must insist that we have absolutely nothing against facial hair. Beards and moustaches might threaten some barber shop businesses – not us. We’re proud to service whatever you might wish to grow on your face. That would be your right as an American – as it is to show up at town hall meetings with an air horn wearing a Viking helmet.

But, as we all know, rights can be abused. The man who pilots his Pontiac on a sidewalk abuses his right to drive. The gent who uses the mailbox across the street for target practice abuses his right to bear arms.

And the fellow who actually ventures out into everyday society with this circulating around the lower third of his face….?

A man and his centerpiece.

…well, we hate to advocate forced shaving, being fans of civil liberties and all, but, at some point, a barber has to intervene. Seriously, this is a person who clearly spends far too much time training his whiskers to perform unnatural acts.

Yes, beard abuse is on the rise, and to date, the struggle to contain it receives absolutely no government funding. Are we overreacting? You be the judge and review Exhibit B….

Half-beard: half-wit?

Now, we suppose this semi-shaggy individual has an advantage at bars – by showing only his left profile, he can attract women who are into mountain men. By showing only his right profile, he can attract Noel Gallagher groupies. And head-on, he can attract those who are into multiple personalities.

The only chin with its own ninja weapon.

Then we have the World’s Most Dangerous Facial Hair (patent pending) above. Rumor has it this distinguished gentleman is on his fourth wife – the first three met violent deaths when he attempted to kiss them.

But all is not dark in the beard world. There is one bright Hollywood star that has brought in some welcome daylight…

The perfect beard for the perfect lunatic.

Yes, Zach However-You-Spell-His-Last-Name, star of this past summer’s blockbuster hit, “The Hangover.” He brought forth the most laughs in a film filled with fun. And frankly, we give a lot of credit to the beard. Go ahead – imagine him without it. Still funny? We don’t think so. That chin fur was an essential element (along with Ed Helm’s glasses – but that’s for another article…).

But Zach WhoseeWhatsis is the exception. Weird beards are generally only funny when spotted in a recorded image. But when you encounter one of them in real life, it just makes you just want to buy the wacky whisker proprietor a Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® membership and send them on their way. And frankly, that’s just what you should do.

As a matter of fact, you should buy everyone you know a membership to Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®. After all, it is where you’re guaranteed “The Best Haircut and Straight-Razor Shave You’ve Ever Had, or it’s Free™!” Find out more about the Gentlemen’s Membership Club for Unlimited Haircuts and Unlimited Shaves at our website at http://www.kennedysbarberclub.com.

Oh, and in the interest of completeness, Zach’s last name is Galifianikis – spelled G-A-L-I-F-I-A-N-A-K-I-S. We looked it up – because we care.

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®, an upscale men’s barbershop franchise, is announcing a change in management for its Thornton Park location in Downtown Orlando

Orlando, Fla. – September 14, 2009 – Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® is an upscale men’s Barbershop concept that offers membership plans allowing unlimited haircuts and shaves at various price structures. The Clubs are designed in the upscale, classic tradition of America’s bygone years, when men took a break from the stresses of the outside world to enjoy a high quality grooming experience at the neighborhood barbershop.

Kennedy’s International Franchising, LLC has recently bought the Thornton Park Kennedy’s location, making it the first Kennedy’s club operated by the corporate office. Kennedy’s International Franchising, LLC is now looking for more barbershops to possibly acquire and convert.

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® CEO, Chris Hurn, said, “The Thornton Park location in Orlando has been one of our cornerstone clubs and we are excited to have the opportunity to continue to serve our Downtown Orlando members.”

Kennedy’s International Franchising LLC has now sold 51 clubs to be built across the country, up from only five in January of 2009. Some of these locations include Rockville, MD, Nashville, TN and Manhattan. There are currently franchise opportunities available in nearly 50 states, and the Kennedy’s team is offering special incentives to help honorably discharged Veterans of the United States Armed Forces integrate themselves back into civilian society.

Chris Hurn, Tony Zara, JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nanton, Esq. launched Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® along with its corresponding website, www.KennedysBarberClub.com in late 2008.

The Thornton Park Kennedy’s Club is located in downtown Orlando, FL at 716 E. Washington Street.

Learn more about Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® by visiting www.KennedysBarberClub.com, and to get more information about franchise opportunities, contact:

Bryan Glass, Franchise Development, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® at 1-800-31-SHAVE or Bryan@KennedysBarberClub.com

About Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®:

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® is a Franchise Concept for discerning gentlemen who are looking for an experience that is the polar opposite of your everyday haircut from the “big chains.” Like most gentlemen, the founders felt out of place at the salons frequented by their wives and the local strip-mall walk-in “chop shops,” so they decided to create a place where they would ENJOY getting the grooming services they need . . . rather than dreading it. While most hair salons cater to women and children, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® caters to discerning gentlemen looking for a fine grooming experience with the old-world charm of your father’s barbershop. Offering the finest in haircuts for men, the lost art of straight-razor shaves, and a modern selection of grooming products, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® is sure to be your favorite sanctuary to relax and enjoy The Best Haircut and Straight-Razor Shave You’ve Ever Had, or it’s Free™!

Learn more about Kennedy’s by visiting www.KennedysBarberClub.com

Our Ongoing Picks of the Gents Who Best Exemplify the Kennedy’s All-American Spirit

At Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®, we strive to serve a higher class of man. And if, by chance, a lower class of man patronizes our establishment, we can’t help but feel we’ve lifted their status several dozen notches by providing him with pampering fit for a king (not to mention a dazzling haircut and relaxing straight razor shave!).

And because we strongly believe in providing role models for all of us to emulate on our journey to the next upper deck of gent-tasticness, below are our next three entries in the Ideal Kennedy’s Men Hall of Fame. This time around, let’s focus on three Good Sports.

BABE RUTH

Who: American baseball legend

Why: No, the Babe wasn’t exactly a top hat and white tie guy, but he had class where it counted – on the inside. A sick kid asked him to hit a home run and the Babe pointed to where the ball was going to go. It went there. He also held the single-season home run record for 39 years – doing it with fewer games and no steroid shakes – and his “Curse of the Bambino” was powerful enough to haunt the Red Sox for 86 years, because the Fenway crew dared to trade him to the Yanks. Not only that, he could take care of a plateful of hot dogs and a keg of beer like nobody’s business – to the point where it sent him to the hospital with the World’s Most Famous Bellyache before a game!

Fun Fact: Japanese troops during World War II would insult American soldiers by yelling, “To hell with Babe Ruth!”

JOE NAMATH

Who: “Broadway Joe,” first true football media star and one of the coolest guys ever to walk the planet.

Why: Because, when he was the New York Jets Quarterback, he loudly guaranteed a heckling fan he would win Super Bowl III even though no one gave his team a chance in hell – and the Jets went on to pull off one of the most amazing upsets in sports history. Because he was allowed to front up movies and TV shows when it was apparent to anyone who wasn’t deaf, dumb and blind that acting was NOT in Joe Willie’s wheelhouse. And most of all, because he wore women’s panty hose in a commercial – and was man enough to get away with it!

Fun Fact: Made President Nixon’s infamous enemies list – even though Namath had voted for Nixon twice.

MICHAEL JORDAN

Who: The Greatest Basketball Player Ever. Ever. It says so on his NBA official bio.

Why: Because he’s the Greatest Basketball Player. Ever. Because he had such an endearing sense of style that we, a barber club, would give this award to a man who shaves his head. Because he played b-ball with Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck and because putting his name on a pair of Nike sneakers made them the most long-running popular athletic shoe ever. Ever. Because he was so damn good we can forgive him for the Wizards and for actually interrupting an amazing career to try and play…baseball.

Fun Fact: During his brief minor league baseball career, Jordan batted .202 and committed 11 errors.

We’ll be back next month with three more of our Ideal Kennedy Men. In the meantime, please, feel free to email your own nominations through our website at http://www.kennedysbarberclub.com – where you can also check out Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® locations and franchise opportunities. And, as always, feel free to stop in at any of our Barber Clubs – where we can help transform you into an Ideal Kennedy Man by providing “The Best Haircut and Straight-Razor Shave You’ve Ever Had, or it’s Free™!”