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Knockouts(R) Sells Franchise Rights for Hawaii

Mixed Martial Arts/Boxing-themed men's-only hair salon sells franchise rights for the Hawaiian Islands to John Miyatake

IRVING, Texas, April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Knockouts Haircuts for Men, the heavyweight in men's haircutting, announces today they have sold the Hawaiian Island franchise rights to localOahu, Hawaii investors John and Ivy Miyatake. "We are excited to bring Knockouts to the Hawaiian Islands," said John Miyatake. "Knockouts is the perfect, affordable grooming experience for men." Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

As the top contender in men's haircutting, Knockouts is a full-service salon and comprises a specially chosen and expertly trained staff of employees wearing Knockouts Girls(R) boxing uniforms. Knockouts(R) specializes in competitively priced haircuts, color/lightening, manicures, pedicures, hair waxing and massage.

"Knockouts provides the perfect full-service grooming atmosphere for men. When you walk into Knockouts, you know you've entered a special place for men," Miyatake said. "The attractive Knockouts Girls, the comfortable leather chairs, flat screen TVs with remote controls at each station, and the latest car, sports, and men's related magazines. Knockouts' unique pampering experience for men is not available at other walk-in salons. The environment is upscale, yet casual and fun, as the stylists cut hair inside two boxing rings."

"Knockouts is one of the fastest-growing franchise concepts in America. TheIrving, Texas-based company is growing at an explosive rate and they rank in the top 6% of franchise opportunities nationally," said Tom Friday, Knockouts' chief executive officer.

About Knockouts

Headquartered inIrving, Texas, Knockouts - Haircuts for Men, a division of Knockouts LLC, has sold over 379 franchised salons in 23 states includingArizona,Colorado,Florida,Georgia,Hawaii,Indiana,Kansas,Kentucky,Maine,Massachusetts,Missouri,Nevada,New Hampshire,New Jersey,New Mexico,North Carolina,Pennsylvania,Texas,Vermont,Virginia, andWisconsin. For more information, visit Knockouts' Web site at http://www.knockouts.net.

SOURCE Knockouts Haircuts for Men