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: Hmmm..."crunchy granola" parts of town

[gemini6ice.livejournal.com]

which is my objection to the "gay community"--equality is not achieved through willful segregation and separation

Re: Hmmm..."crunchy granola" parts of town

[jaybear.livejournal.com]

until I can hit on another guy in a sports bar without having to wonder if I'm going to get punched for simply stating that I find him attractive, there will be a need for a gay community.

Re: Hmmm..."crunchy granola" parts of town

[gemini6ice.livejournal.com]

how is staying away from these sports bars going to accomplish the goal of being able to hit on someone there without the fear of violence?

The only thing that will do that is to make them realize, "oh, hey some gay guys like sports and alcohol too" and to make them accept that gay men exist in every day life--not just over there in gayville--and that they may be found attractive. As long as something is seen as "abnormal," it will be treated with disdain by the arrogant and "normal."

Or you could always turn the tables by punching the next girl who hits on you in the face. :p

Re: Hmmm..."crunchy granola" parts of town

[0bsessions.livejournal.com]

I agree with this comment. Staying away from legitimately oppressive douche bags is not the way to stop oppression.

It'll simply never become accepted by general society if general society is not forced to experience it. Keep on hiding from the overall social scene and biggots will think they've won. Personally, I think Henry Rollins came up with the best possible solution. Just gather in masses and invade social establishments peaceably. Either they accept the new status quo or THEY become the ones stuck hiding out.

Given, this doesn't give free license to be a jackass about it. I don't mind being hit on by a guy, it's flattering, but a guy who can't take the hint? Well, that's just as annoying as a woman who can't get the hint.

Re: Hmmm..."crunchy granola" parts of town

[androidqueen.livejournal.com]

how is staying away from these sports bars going to accomplish the goal of being able to hit on someone there without the fear of violence?

I think there's a big difference between having a place to go when you can't deal with it anymore and staying away from them entirely. Just because there's a gay community doesn't mean you *can't* hang out in mixed company.