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The Yellow Balloon Franchise

Children's hair salons

Nadia Pidgeon opened her first The Yellow Balloon children's hair salon in 1976 near UCLA and a second location five years later near Universal Studios, serving the children of celebrities, like Warren Beatty, and child stars, like the Olsen Twins. The company began franchising in 2000.
Each The Yellow Balloon salon caters to kids, featuring mini-arcades and toy boxes, and offering young customers balloons, cookies and popcorn. To commemorate a baby's first haircut, parents are given a framed photo, certificate and lock of hair. Adults can also have their hair cut at The Yellow Balloon.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a The Yellow Balloon franchise?

Total Investment: $55,000-$103,500
Initial Franchise Fee: $25,000
Royalty Fee: 4%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 5 years
Renewal Fee: $2.5K

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The Yellow Balloon News

Best Children's Haircutter
On any given Saturday, this festive children's hair styling salon is a hive of activity There are 13 stylists on the floor, sniping and shaping hair and making children feel like they're at a birthday party. Free balloons, cookies and candy, a popcorn machine, a large play area with a mini-a... more

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Franchise History

When did the first The Yellow Balloon open? 1983
When did The Yellow Balloon start franchising? 2000

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2002	3	0	0	1
2001	1	0	0	1
2000	0	0	0	1
1999	N/A	N/A	N/A	1
1998	N/A	N/A	N/A	1

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	Yes	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Marketing skills

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