It’s all about People

In a recent Franchise New Zealand magazine article, Rodney Wayne franchisee Gaye McLaren explained how the partnership between Rodney Wayne salons and Shampoo ’n’  Things stores gives franchisees the tools and resources to give  them a vital edge in a competitive market.

Rodney Wayne is one of New Zealand’s most recognised names, with an award-winning legacy of cutting-edge hairstyling and a thriving network of franchisees, many of whom operate both their own salons and retail outlets under the Shampoo ’n’ Things brand – ‘Two revenue streams in one franchise,’ says Gaye McLaren.

Gaye first saw what great opportunities the franchise provided when she was working as a hairdresser in a Rodney Wayne salon. ‘I decided I wanted to own my own, so I spoke to Rodney, and he agreed that becoming a franchisee was a great next step and promised to let me know when one came up.’ 

Over 12 years later, Gaye owns the current Rodney Wayne Salon of the Year in Auckland’s Sylvia Park, along with its associated Shampoo ’n’ Things store, and finds plenty of time to enjoy the lifestyle her fulfilling and profitable business has provided.

The partnership between Rodney Wayne salons and Shampoo ’n’  Things stores also gives franchisees the tools and resources to give  them a vital edge in a competitive market. Gaye explains,