Finding Recession Proof Franchise Opportunities That Work For You

How do you make your money grow? With the economy in shambles, and personal finances in disarray, this may not look like the right time to look into investing into a franchise. The truth is, though, this might actually be the perfect to invest. Why you might ask? Because buy-in’s are cheap and companies are willing to bend over backwards for people who have the money to purchase one of their franchises. The key is finding the right one: something stable and secure, something, as the professionals call it, “recession proof”.

The good thing about finding a “recession proof” business is that they are easier to spot then you might think. You need to think of businesses, or professions, that have stood the test of time, businesses that people turn to even in the worst economic situations. It’s all about separating what people “need” away from what people merely “want”. The average consumer will cut the “wants’” out of their budgets long before they cut out the “needs”. This especially goes for children. Parent’s will usually sacrifice their own “wants’” long before their children’s, and thus a children’s “needs” are generally the last thing to go from a families budget.

For example, every kid needs a haircut and parents are rarely willing to cut their kid’s hair on their own. This is why a children’s salon franchise would be a great business to look into become a franchisee of. Hair always grows no matter what the economic climate and if you’re able to gain a loyal client base your likely going to be able to watch your investment grow right in front of your eyes.

The average child usually gets his or her hair cut at least once every two months. That means if you make a great impression on parents by giving their child a good haircutting experience, you’d be likely to see them at least six times a year. Parents are usually looking for something more than a great haircut, though. Since children’s haircuts are usually fairly basic, they could take their kids anyway to get them. No, parents are looking for a place where their kids will enjoy their haircut so there won’t be any tantrums when it comes time for the next one.

When it comes to a hair cutting experience, children want someplace where they feel comfortable. This can mean anywhere from a comfy chair to bells and whistles such as televisions, balloons or a small “prize” at the end of a haircut. The key is thinking what a child would want, as well as what would make a parent trust your establishment. By just using your head you’ll develop a business model, such as this idea of a salon franchise, that will keep parents coming back, as well as a franchise that is “recession proof”.