Veterans bring unique strengths to franchise ownership — discipline, leadership and a commitment to service. For these three Pigtails & Crewcuts owners, transitioning from the military to business has allowed them to apply those skills in new ways while creating spaces that serve families and their communities.
Here’s a look at how their journeys have unfolded.
Joe Ferrone’s journey began when he auditioned and earned a spot in the U.S. Air Force Academy Band. Ferrone spent four years traveling across the country, performing at jazz festivals, military events and community gatherings. After his military service, Ferrone entered the corporate world in insurance, where he quickly rose through the ranks. But he always knew he wanted to own his own business.
Today, Ferrone operates three Pigtails & Crewcuts locations in Colorado — Westminster, Northfield and Parker. He credits his Air Force experience for shaping his approach to business, providing him with discipline and teamwork skills that he uses daily as a franchise owner.
"The Air Force taught me discipline and the importance of teamwork," Ferrone said. "Those values are crucial in business. Veterans have the skills to succeed as franchise owners because we’re used to hard work and leadership. I’d love to see more veterans explore this path — it’s incredibly rewarding."
When Navy Reservist Alda Bryant returned from an overseas deployment in 2022, she was ready for a change. With two young children at home, Bryant wanted a career that balanced work and family time. Seeing a need for a children’s salon in her hometown of Clarksville, Tennessee, she decided to bring Pigtails & Crewcuts to the community.
Bryant’s salon is designed with families in mind. As a nod to the military community in Clarksville, she even incorporated an Army Jeep chair in the salon, creating a welcoming space for military families.
“I want Pigtails & Crewcuts to become a staple in the community,” said Bryant. “It’s not just a business; we’re giving back. With my military background and my husband being a veteran in this military town, we’ll be very involved with the military community.”
Kim Green grew up in Louisiana, where economic challenges led her to enlist in the Navy’s Delayed Entry Program. After high school, Green served three years, including assignments in the Caribbean and Mediterranean. When her service ended, she transitioned smoothly into a civilian role at Allstate, where she worked for 16 years before deciding to pursue her longtime goal of owning a business. Today, Green co-owns a Pigtails & Crewcuts in Jacksonville, Florida with her husband, Kourtney.
Green credits her time in the Navy for teaching her the discipline and dedication that she now applies to running her business.
"The Navy gave me a foundation in discipline and high standards," Green said. "In business, those values help me every day. I hope more veterans consider franchising — it’s a way to lead, serve and make an impact."
Ferrone, Bryant and Green are just a few examples of how veterans bring invaluable qualities to business ownership. With their military backgrounds, they are creating spaces that support families and strengthen communities. Their journeys show how franchising can offer veterans a fulfilling career path that honors their service and skills.
Learn more about franchising with Pigtails & Crewcuts, here: https://1851franchise.com/pigtails-and-crewcuts/info.
Pigtails & Crewcuts
Veterans Joe Ferrone, Alda Bryant and Kim Green leverage military skills to thrive as Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise owners, supporting families and local communities.
Veterans bring unique strengths to franchise ownership — discipline, leadership and a commitment to service. For these three Pigtails & Crewcuts owners, transitioning from the military to business has allowed them to apply those skills in new ways while creating spaces that serve families and their communities.
Here’s a look at how their journeys have unfolded.
Joe Ferrone’s journey began when he auditioned and earned a spot in the U.S. Air Force Academy Band. Ferrone spent four years traveling across the country, performing at jazz festivals, military events and community gatherings. After his military service, Ferrone entered the corporate world in insurance, where he quickly rose through the ranks. But he always knew he wanted to own his own business.
Today, Ferrone operates three Pigtails & Crewcuts locations in Colorado — Westminster, Northfield and Parker. He credits his Air Force experience for shaping his approach to business, providing him with discipline and teamwork skills that he uses daily as a franchise owner.
"The Air Force taught me discipline and the importance of teamwork," Ferrone said. "Those values are crucial in business. Veterans have the skills to succeed as franchise owners because we’re used to hard work and leadership. I’d love to see more veterans explore this path — it’s incredibly rewarding."
When Navy Reservist Alda Bryant returned from an overseas deployment in 2022, she was ready for a change. With two young children at home, Bryant wanted a career that balanced work and family time. Seeing a need for a children’s salon in her hometown of Clarksville, Tennessee, she decided to bring Pigtails & Crewcuts to the community.
Bryant’s salon is designed with families in mind. As a nod to the military community in Clarksville, she even incorporated an Army Jeep chair in the salon, creating a welcoming space for military families.
“I want Pigtails & Crewcuts to become a staple in the community,” said Bryant. “It’s not just a business; we’re giving back. With my military background and my husband being a veteran in this military town, we’ll be very involved with the military community.”
Kim Green grew up in Louisiana, where economic challenges led her to enlist in the Navy’s Delayed Entry Program. After high school, Green served three years, including assignments in the Caribbean and Mediterranean. When her service ended, she transitioned smoothly into a civilian role at Allstate, where she worked for 16 years before deciding to pursue her longtime goal of owning a business. Today, Green co-owns a Pigtails & Crewcuts in Jacksonville, Florida with her husband, Kourtney.
Green credits her time in the Navy for teaching her the discipline and dedication that she now applies to running her business.
"The Navy gave me a foundation in discipline and high standards," Green said. "In business, those values help me every day. I hope more veterans consider franchising — it’s a way to lead, serve and make an impact."
Ferrone, Bryant and Green are just a few examples of how veterans bring invaluable qualities to business ownership. With their military backgrounds, they are creating spaces that support families and strengthen communities. Their journeys show how franchising can offer veterans a fulfilling career path that honors their service and skills.
Learn more about franchising with Pigtails & Crewcuts, here: https://1851franchise.com/pigtails-and-crewcuts/info.
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