How would a concept like mine do in Davis Square?

[neknockouts.livejournal.com]

I recently acquired the master franchise rights to a relatively new but fast growing salon concept called Knockouts®. 

It is a sports-themed franchised salon chain providing competitively-priced haircuts and other grooming services including coloring, massage therapy, facials, manicures, pedicures, and hair waxing. It caters specially to men by offering a pampering experience that is not available at other discount walk-in salons and without charging high-end salon prices.  

Each salon features specially-chosen staff of female stylists wearing Knockout Girls^® uniforms, large leather chairs fitted specially for men, individual flat screen TV's with a remote control at each station and complimentary beverages. The environment is upscale and professional yet casual and fun.

Since 2004, Knockouts has sold more than 123 franchised locations in thirteen states, including Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Texas and Vermont. The chain currently operates nine salons, with many more scheduled to open soon.  For more information, please visit our websites www.nekocorp.com and www.knockouts.net.

I'm looking into the possibility of putting my first location in Davis Square.  Do you think it would do well in Davis Square? Are there good locations available? Any input/comments would be welcomed and greatly appreciated.  Thanks...

Comments

Re: To go off on a tangent

[rikchik.livejournal.com]

Redbones has a free bike valet, even if you're not eating there - not that this excuses the tanning salon taking a spot for their sign.

Re: To go off on a tangent

[xuth.livejournal.com]

I'm aware of the bike valet but have never used it. It just feels less convenient, though I will try to remember it the next time I go to davis having forgotten my lock.
So are they good to the bikes there? What's to keep them from putting 20 miles on some sweet street bike tearing around the square? Ok, so maybe I need to slow my imagination down for a bit.

Re: To go off on a tangent

[rikchik.livejournal.com]

I've just used it once - I didn't have any problems. There's a space behind a tall locked gate between Redbones and the house next door (not the alley, the other side) where they put the bikes. I don't think they're going to cruise around on your bike - especially since you're guaranteed to be in the square, and could come ask for your bike back at any time.

Re: To go off on a tangent

[xuth.livejournal.com]

sigh... my frail attempts at humor fail me again.

Re: To go off on a tangent

[rikchik.livejournal.com]

No, I'm just dense that way. Sorry.

Re: To go off on a tangent

[mattdm.livejournal.com]

It's okay: when they're done, they run the bike backwards on a treadmill until the odometer is back to where you started.