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With over 100 locations open and 275 units sold, Cookie Cutters is one of the fastest growing franchises in the industry and THE fastest growing children\u2019s hair salon. In this interview, Neal dives in to his philosophy on smart business growth and the specific strategies he has employed within Cookie Cutters. Neal also riffs on his views about changing consumer expectations as millennials become new parents, the importance of creating loyalty in the digital age via customer convenience, and the personal \u201cwhy\u201d that drives his passion for the business.<\/p>\n

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