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The Yellow Balloon

The Yellow Balloon children's hair salon was opened in 1976 near UCLA and a second location followed five years later near Universal Studios. The company began franchising in 2000. Founded by Nadia Pidgeon, The Yellow Balloon began by serving the children of celebrities, like Warren Beatty, and child stars, like the Olsen Twins.

Facts & figures
Liquid capital required
$80,000
Net worth required
$200,000
Investment
$55,000 - $103,500
Franchise fee
$25,000
Units in operation
3

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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