Aloha Everyone,
Fantastic Sam’s store near Del Amo Fashion Mall was empty of customers. Cindy, our regular hairdresser was waiting for us. She likes to work on our hair simultaneously and within 90 minutes we were done. Only three other stations had customers.Cindy confided that it has been very slow. Some people choose grocery shopping to have their hair done.
California’s average cost of living is $53,082 per year. Californians spend $298 per month on groceries. That’s above the national average. The cost of utilities at $438 per month is also higher than the national average. Biggest expense is rent.
Cindy and her husband own a house, own two cars, but said they feel trapped by the high cost of living in California. Cost of her services is established by the owner of the franchise. We noticed that there hasn’t been any increase since our last visit, nearly 7 weeks ago. She told me that her business has been slow. She only comes in with prior appointments & expressed her appreciation for our business.
Aloha -- Cathi