Contrary to popular belief, the Kennedy’s Experience imparts no luck on the recipient of said experience. There’s nothing lucky about looking and feeling your best. Our Signature Haircut and Straight-Razor Shave may very well help you get lucky…but that’s something else altogether. To prove to you that there’s nothing lucky about looking and feeling like a true gentleman, we’d like to introduce you to the Kennedy’s Experience and offer you the opportunity to become a Kennedy’s Man. Call your neighborhood Kennedy’s Club before March 31, 2013, to schedule a time to come in and let us introduce you to a truly top-notch grooming Experience. The first one’s complimentary* — no charge whatsoever. We just want the chance to show you what you’ve been missing out on, and we’re pretty sure you’ll be impressed. Call soon! Also, if you want to look and feel your best between visits to Kennedy’s, be sure to pick up a set of our Signature Shaving Products, available now in our online Shop! *This special offer is limited to new customers, redeemable by local residents only, and is valid only at participating Kennedy’s Clubs. Must call before 3/31/13 to schedule your first appointment and mention this try-before-you-buy special.
Located in Laguna Beach, this home is actually comprised of two non-contiguous land parcels, neither of which is visible from the street below. To access the property, you must enter the street-level garage. A hydraulic lift will take you and the car down to a lower level, dropping into an entry gallery. From there a subterranean pathway leads to the glass-curtained main house overlooking the ocean. This and 13 other real life lairs a James Bond supervillain would love are featured in an article from Forbes. Oh, did we mention that the “Floating Glass House” is available for sale for 10 million dollars? It, or some of the other houses on the list that are also for sale, would make for a nice Bat Cave for a real life Bruce Wayne.
Recently Men’s Health announced their list of 2012’s Manliest Restaurants in America. They tallied votes from 85,000 visitors on their website, and then crowned winners in nine iconic guy-food categories such as best pizza parlor, best steakhouse and more. Have you been to any of these places? Or do you know of a place that should have made the list over the one picked by Men’s Health?
A recession-proof business is great in theory, but is it really possible? We think so. While Kennedy’s certainly isn’t a perfect business and we’re not impervious to every economic situation, we’ve worked very hard to keep pushing forward despite the poor economy we’ve all faced in the last few years. In a recent issue, the Orlando Business Journal talked to Chris about how Kennedy’s has been able to grow and what lies ahead for the brand. Read on to see if you can glean an idea or two for your business (or to see if becoming a Kennedy’s Franchisee is right for you)… ____________ By Shawn Bower Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club has done more than just survive in poor economic conditions. This upscale, gentlemen’s barber club has grown, including the addition of three locations in 2011 and three to five planned for 2013. Chris Hurn, co-founder of Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club and owner of the Lake Mary location, said he wants Kennedy’s to be a place where men can go and relax between work and home. That’s why Kennedy’s offers more than your average barbershop. Here, plush barber chairs, flat-screen TVs and soothing music make for a comfortable environment to get away. After buying the Carrs franchise of barbershops, Hurn wanted to make it an all-American club. To that end, the club memberships available at Kennedy’s are called “Basic Gentleman,” “Life,” “Liberty” and “The Pursuit of Happiness.” Monthly membership prices start at $40, with each offering more than the previous. Each membership includes unlimited haircuts and a complimentary beer, soft drink or other beverage when customers walk in. Other membership levels feature Kennedy’s signature straight-razor shave, during which Hurn said 60-70 percent of men take a nap. What it is: Kennedy’s is an upscale barber club for men that provides an authentic barbershop experience with a modern twist. We have approximately 3,300 total members and another 1,500 regulars in our 12 locations in Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, and New Jersey. What makes Kennedy’s different: In addition to having our own products, we provide signature haircuts and a 30-step straight-razor shave. We also have different levels of membership so that customers can choose the best option for them. Why I bought and rebranded the Carrs chain: I liked the idea of Carrs and wanted to turn it into the all-American barbershop. With the name Carrs representing the English-style barbershop, I wanted to change it to fit our all-American idea. How I got started: My partner, Tony Zara, and I didn’t get much help. We started the company right before the economic collapse, so we pretty much had to do it ourselves. How I financed the company: The launch was financed through outside capital. Future plans: We opened our 13th location Dec. 15, so we are still growing. Also, we would like to open a Kennedy’s barber college as well as come out with more products than we have now. Target demographic: Kennedy’s generally attracts entrepreneurs, corporate executives, aspiring professionals and retirees.
“Jeremy makes really good hair cuts! He is very talented and I highly recommend him here. For the quality of the hair cuts, the price is great. They also give you drinks and have 3 TV’s. They also offer shaving here, which is nice, and they do a good job at it. Go here!”
- Moshe H. • Longwood, FL