FRANCHISOR IN DEPTH: Scissors & Scotch
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Scissors & Scotch:
Breaking the Industry Mold The idea for Scissors & Scotch was born out of necessity Erik Anderson, who is one of the founders, was new in town and needed a haircut. He realized he only had a few choices, and none of them really appealed. He could go to his wife’s salon, an oldfashioned barbershop, or someplace with “clips” in the title. This issue led to a conversation with his friends. A haircut can often feel like just another item to check off a to-do list. It’s usually a chore. So, they wondered if they could create a space that guys actually looked forward to visiting. It would be a place where someone could relax, feel comfortable, and enjoy conversations, while getting a haircut and shave. It turns out there was a market for an elevated experience in the men’s grooming industry. Since Scissors & Scotch launched in 2015 with six employees and one shop, it’s now grown to hundreds of 20 Franchising MAGAZINE USA
Erik Anderson, Sean Finley & Tanner Wi employees across multiple states. The brand is actively looking for franchisees who want to bring this unique concept to town. “Most of the time, when we talk to a potential franchisee, they are excited because they don’t see anything like Scissors & Scotch in their city, and they recognize the need,” Erik Anderson, Co-Founder of Scissors & Scotch, said. “Getting a quality haircut has a big effect on a person daily. Our franchise owners have a chance to impact the community in a unique way.”
Cheap and Efficient is Not What All Guys Want The whole conversation that led to S&S started over cocktails.
