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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

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

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®, an upscale men’s barbershop franchise, is assuring its members that they exclusively and proudly serve American-made beers.

Orlando, Fla. – July 31, 2009 – In light of the recent “Beer Summit” hosted at the White House on July 30^th by President Barrack Obama with Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Sgt. James Crowley and Vice-President Joe Biden, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® was disappointed to hear that no American-made beers would be served. 

In a recent Wall Street Journal article, Robert Tomsho wrote,

“White House spokesman Robert Gibbs hinted the presidential cooler will likely be stocked with what he understood to be the two guests’ own personal favorites — Red Stripe and Blue Moon.  ‘The president will drink Bud Light,’ Mr. Gibbs added.  The problem is that all three beers are products of foreign companies.”

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® CEO, Chris Hurn, said, “We wanted to take the opportunity to assure our members and the communities that only American-made beers will ever be offered at our barber clubs.  Currently, we are giving away Samuel Adams to our members, but as we grow, we would love to incorporate other local, American brews.”

Kennedy’s is not the only American business that found this to be somewhat disturbing.  In a recent article by POLITICO called “Beer brewers beg for White House berth,” the author, Patrick Gavin quoted two prominent American-owned and American-made beer companies, Yuengling® and Sierra Nevada®. The following statements were given:

“Yuengling® is proud to be recognized as America’s Oldest Brewery,” a company spokesman told POLITICO. “Family owned and operated since 1829, we’ve been a part of conflict resolution for over 180 years!”

A representative for Sierra Nevada® said: “We believe that we are the perfect fit for the matter at hand, and a great choice to represent and facilitate the resilience and understanding of the American people. Sierra Nevada® [can] reinforce the idea that whether black or white, rich or poor, we are all first and foremost Americans. American citizens should support American beer.”

Chris Hurn and the Kennedy’s team, agrees.  “Who needs a ‘Beer Summit’? Head over to your nearest Kennedy’s for an ice-cold Samuel Adams and The Best Haircut and Straight-Razor Shave You’ve Ever Had, or it’s Free™!  You’d be surprised at how many conflicts can be resolved, and problems solved while relaxing in the barber chair,” remarked Hurn.

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. 

Chris Hurn, Tony Zara, JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nanton, Esq. launched Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® along with its corresponding website, http://www.KennedysBarberClub.com in late 2008.  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.  Thirty new Kennedy’s locations have been sold in the past six weeks in such places as Rockville, Md., Nashville, Tenn. and Manhattan in New York City.

Learn more about Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® by visiting http://www.KennedysBarberClub.com, and to learn 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 http://www.KennedysBarberClub.com

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®, an upscale men’s barbershop franchise, is currently offering financial incentives to Veterans to become new Kennedy’s franchise owners.

Orlando, Fla. – July 8, 2009 – 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.

One of the ways that Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® is reaching out to possible new franchisees is by taking part in “The Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative” (VetFran), a voluntary effort of International Franchise Association (IFA) member-companies, that is designed to encourage franchise ownership among honorably discharged veterans by offering financial incentives. 

Kennedy’s is offering veterans 20% off the standard franchise fee for single-unit Clubs, multi-unit Clubs or Master Franchise Areas.  This means a savings of between $7,500 and $40,000, depending on the type of franchise purchase.

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club™ has received the distinct honor of being a “Featured Franchisor” in the program.  Out of thousands of franchises, both nationally and internationally, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club™ is one of only approximately 250 chosen to participate in VetFran.

Chris Hurn, Tony Zara, JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nanton, Esq. launched Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® along with its corresponding website, http://www.KennedysBarberClub.com in late 2008.  There are currently franchise opportunities available in nearly 50 states, and the Kennedy’s team is offering these incentives to help honorably discharged Veterans of the United States Armed Forces integrate themselves back into civilian society.  Thirty new Kennedy’s locations have been sold in the past six weeks in such places as Rockville, Md., Nashville, Tenn. and Manhattan in New York City.

“We feel that starting a Kennedy’s franchise can be one of the best ways for our veterans to start new careers and can be a great way to continue to provide for their families after serving our country,” said Kennedy’s CEO, Chris Hurn.

“It’s the least we can do for the bravest among us who have sacrificed so much for our country,” Hurn continued.

For more information about VetFran, visit http://franchise.org/Veteran-Franchise.aspx

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™!

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

Kennedy’s International Franchising, LLC is proud to announce the sale of a Franchise Territory for Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®, covering Nassau and Westchester Counties in New York, and Fairfield County, Conn. 

Orlando, Fla. – June 29, 2009 – Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®, a barbershop franchise concept that uses a patent-pending membership-based system to add recurring revenue opportunities for its franchisees, is announcing the sale of the Master Franchise Territories covering Nassau and Westchester Counties in New York, along with Fairfield County in Connecticut.  

Main Street America Advisors, Inc. purchased the Master Franchise License, for Kennedy’s All- American Barber Club®.  Main Street America Advisors, Inc. is majority-owned by Jarrod Manfro, MBA and Richard Ashikari, MBA.  The agreement calls for the development of a minimum of 20 clubs over the next 5 years.   Kennedy’s has also allowed for the opening of a model club in Manhattan, which is outside of these prescribed territories.

 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.  

“We are very excited to be able to announce the first master territory sale for both New York and Connecticut,” said Chris Hurn, CEO of Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®.  “We are convinced that Jarrod and Richard will do a fantastic job with New York and Connecticut’s first Kennedy’s locations,” Hurn continued.

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™!

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

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®, a reinvented old-world style barbershop franchise, is bringing back the barber “experience” geared toward making men feel comfortable and empowered.

Orlando, Fla. – June 26, 2009 – In a recent article posted on the Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® website (http://www.KennedysBarberClub.com) called “How The Barbershop Makes You A Big Man,” the Kennedy’s team is highlighting their focus on being a place of respite and relaxation for today’s busy gentleman.  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.  

The recent article urges the reader to “try the Kennedy’s transformation.”  The article cites instances in today’s pop and political culture, where powerful men, such as presidential candidate and former Arkansas governor, Mike Huckabee, and Robert DeNiro’s “Al Capone” character in the film The Untouchables are often seen “pampering” themselves by visiting a classic-style barbershop such as Kennedy’s to get Signature Haircuts, straight-razor shaves and other invigorating indulgences for men rarely found in today’s prevalent “cookie-cutter” unisex salons. “They’re being attended to in a place designed for guys.  Where guys can feel comfortable, talk about guy stuff and leave looking and feeling their best,” writes Kennedy’s. 

The writer goes on, “Let’s be honest, there are plenty of men out there who have grown up never setting foot in a barbershop. Now that’s a tragedy, plain and simple.

That’s why at the Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club^® franchise, we’re here to bring back that feeling and make guys feel like kings again just like in the old days.”

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™!

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

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®, a reinvented old-world style barber shop franchise, announces the first club coming to Rockville, Md.

Orlando, Fla. – June 23, 2009 – Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®, a barbershop franchise concept that uses a patent-pending membership-based system to add recurring revenue opportunities for its franchisees, is announcing the sale of its newest, future Kennedy’s club, located in Rockville, Md. 

Local businessman, Dave Gagner, will be opening the first Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® in Rockville, Md. This location, located at 110 N. Washington St., like all Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® locations, will involve an exclusive grooming experience for discerning gentlemen of all ages.  This will the first Kennedy’s location open in Maryland.  The new Kennedy’s club will hold its grand opening on September 8^th, 2009.

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 CEO Chris Hurn said, “We’re very excited that Dave and Jeff will be opening Maryland’s first Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®.  If our current locations are an accurate indicator, the gentlemen in Rockville are in for a great treat!”

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™!

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

Kennedy’s International Franchising, LLC is proud to announce the sale of a Franchise Territory for Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®, covering Williamson County in Tennessee. 

Orlando, Fla. – May 29, 2009 – Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®, a barbershop franchise concept that uses a patent-pending membership-based system to add recurring revenue opportunities for its franchisees, is announcing the sale of the Master Franchise Territory covering Williamson County in Tennessee.  

TLC Group, LLC purchased the Williamson County Master Franchise License, for Kennedy’s All- American Barber Club®.  TLC Group is a franchise holding company which is locally owned by Chris and Linda Taylor of Brentwood, Tn. TLC Group’s territory will be inclusive of Williamson County and the agreement calls for the development of 5 clubs over the next 7 years. TLC Group expects to have their first club open for business within the next 120 – 180 days.

  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.  

“We are very excited to be able to announce the next master territory sale in Tennessee,” said Chris Hurn, CEO of Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®.  “We have great business people, like Chris and Linda, to help spread the Kennedy’s franchise across the country, and we know they will do a fantastic job with Tennessee’s first Kennedy’s locations,” Hurn continued. 

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 franchising 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 (407) 215-7561, 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 http://www.KennedysBarberClub.com

Chris Hurn, CEO of Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®, a reinvented old-world style barbershop franchise, was recently featured in a Franchise Times article about inventive marketing practices. 

Orlando, Fla. –April 14, 2009 – Chris Hurn, CEO of Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®, was recently the subject of a Franchise Times article titled “Message Mogul: Marketer Gets Word Out On Multiple Concepts.”  The article focused on Hurn’s sometimes unusual, but often extremely effective marketing practices. 

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® is a barbershop franchise concept that uses a patent-pending membership-based system to add recurring revenue opportunities for its franchisees.  The article spotlighted the recent marketing campaign aimed at potential Kennedy’s franchisees.  This campaign features a large, elegant black box filled with Kennedy’s materials such as a straight edge razor, a shaving brush, DVDs of the company information, and a plaque with the name of the prospective franchisee, among other promotional materials. 

Hurn calls this box the “Shock and Awe” box, which is a massive piece of marketing material compared to the “usual” two-pocket folder approach of many franchises. 

“What usually happens if you don’t want to do the two-pocket folder franchise, you just throw that folder in the garbage,” Hurn remarked.  “But our box is difficult to throw away.  It’s a nice looking piece.  It’s going to sit on your desk a while, staring back at you,” Hurn continued. 

The article also covered many of Hurn’s marketing techniques with his lending company, Mercantile Capital Corporation.  Highlighted were the use of mail-able paper wallets, bank bags and sealed popcorn bags, among others.  Hurn also gave several marketing tips throughout the article to help other franchises make the most of their marketing efforts. 

Hurn said, “I could be the world’s greatest banker, but if I didn’t have the ability to tell people about my specialized knowledge and skills, it wouldn’t matter.  There are plenty of broke geniuses out there who have no idea how to market their abilities and talents.  The same thing applies in the business world.” 

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 franchising opportunities to American Veterans who have been honorably discharged. 

To read the entire Franchise Times article please visit http://www.franchisetimes.com/content/story.php?article=01319

Learn more about Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® by visiting http://www.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 http://www.KennedysBarberClub.com

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club™, a reinvented old-world style barbershop franchise, is the barbershop of choice for Courtney Lee as well as other members of the Orlando Magic. 

Orlando, Fla. –April 6, 2009 –Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club™, a barbershop franchise concept that uses a patent-pending membership-based system to add recurring revenue opportunities for its franchisees, was recently featured on an episode of the Magic Overtime Show with Dante and Galante.  One of the segments featuring an interview with the Orlando Magic’s 2008 first round draft pick, Courtney Lee, took place at the Dr. Phillips location of Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club™.  

Lee was interviewed while getting groomed for a black tie charity function with a Kennedy’s signature haircut and straight-razor shave.  While commenting on his experience at Kennedy’s, Courtney mentioned that fellow teammates Rashard Lewis and Jameer Nelson also frequent Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club™. 

The attraction to Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club™ by businessmen, celebrities and discerning gentlemen from all walks of life can be attributed to Kennedy’s emphasis on just men — much like the old-world style barbershops that were staples for men of previous generations.  Kennedy’s is one of the only barbershop franchises that offer gentlemen signature haircuts, straight-razor shaves, men’s grooming products, as well as complimentary cold beverages for its members. 

Kennedy’s CEO Chris Hurn said, “We are happy to serve as a place for gentlemen to gather and receive the grooming services that our parents enjoyed.  We’re not surprised that some of our local celebrities and sports stars would choose Kennedy’s as the place to keep them in top form.  Our aim is to offer all of our members a celebrity experience with impeccable haircuts and the unmatched experience of a Kennedy’s Signature straight razor shave.” 

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 franchising opportunities to American Veterans who have been honorably discharged. 

To view the segment of The Magic Overtime Show featuring Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club™ go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EohjDrmqzd8

Learn more about Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club™ by visiting http://www.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 http://www.KennedysBarberClub.com