Knockouts(R) Haircuts for Men Announces its First Female Franchisee & Area Developer, Candice Conway, President of Benetrends Inc.

DALLAS, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Irving, Texas-based Knockouts Haircuts for Men (http://www.knockouts.net) has sold the franchise rights for several salons in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania to a local investor, Candice Conway. "We are very pleased that Candice has joined Knockouts as our first female Franchisee and Area Developer," said Tom Friday, chief executive officer. "Candice is a versatile leader, bringing with her a wealth of experience from her years of corporate leadership. Ms. Conway's background will serve us well as she propels Knockouts forward in the northeast and begins developing additional Knockouts salons in Bucks County as well."

The full-service, boxing-themed salon provides competitively-priced haircuts and is known for its specially-chosen staff of attractive female hairstylists wearing Knockouts Girls(R) boxing uniforms. The salons also specialize in color/lightening, massage therapy, manicures, pedicures and hair waxing.

Knockouts offers a pampering experience for men that is not available at discount walk-in salons, such as providing large leather chairs, individual flat screen TV's with remote controls at each station and complimentary beer. The environment is upscale, yet casual and fun, as the stylists cut hair inside two boxing rings. Of the franchises that I researched prior to investing, "Knockouts has one of the strongest business models with the most potential for growth -- not just in Montgomery County, but nationwide," said Candice Conway. "They have strategically targeted men and created the perfect environment for full-service grooming; with a goal to provide our customers with both an exceptional and affordable grooming experience."

Knockouts has sold over 123 franchises in thirteen states, including Texas, Georgia, Missouri, Maine, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Vermont, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, District of Colombia, Indiana, Colorado and Arizona. The chain of hair salons currently has stores open in Addison, Arlington, Lewisville and Southlake, Texas; Denver, Colorado; Atlanta, Georgia; St. Louis, Missouri; Las Colinas/Irving, Texas, & Fort Worth, Texas. Within the next 60 days, the company will open six additional locations -- Houston and Plano, Texas; Phoenix, Arizona; Indianapolis, Indiana; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Boston, Massachusetts.