Upscale Gentleman's Barbershop Opens in Del Mar

Online, April 12, 2011 (Newswire.com) - V's Barbershop® Del Mar located at 2683 Via de la Valle, Suite H, Del Mar, CA, will host its Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, April 16, 2011, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This will be the first V's Barbershop to open in San Diego County, signifying the 13th location in the franchise network, established in 1999 in Phoenix, AZ. In observance of National Youth Sports Safety Month (NYSSM), 50% of all proceeds collected for services rendered during the Grand Opening will be donated to Athletes for Education (AFE), a non-profit organization that support youth through mentorship. San Diego Charger Steve Gregory has joined forces with AFE and will make a personal appearance at the Grand Opening event.

According to owner Scott McDaniel, "We're excited to launch the first V's Barbershop in San Diego and plan to become an integral part of the community where men will be able to enjoy the traditional father-son barbershop experience at an affordable price. V's Barbershop is the leading, authentic men's barbershop, presenting traditional barbering services in a top quality, upscale, masculine environment. We encourage everyone to stop by our grand opening event and meet our friendly barber team. We'll be honoring NYSSM and offering tips for junior athletes ---- it's important that our kids learn to play sports 'correctly' to avoid injuries and that's what NYSSM advocates."

V's offers haircuts, shampoos, hot lather, straight-edge shaves, beard and moustache trims, along with facials, face and shoulder massages and grooming products. V's also extends a 20 percent discount on services to all military, fire and police personnel. An all-American themed Grand Opening Celebration event kicks off with activities offered throughout the day, including performances by barbershop quartet Added Attraction, hourly raffles, coffee service in the morning followed by hot dogs and popcorn midday. V's Del Mar business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:30 pm, Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Visit http://vbarbershop.com/locations/del-mar or call (858) 481-4321.

About National Youth Sports Safety Month

The National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, Inc. (NYSSF) established this annual April event in 1993, with the objective to promote safety in youth sports. NYSSF is a national non-profit, educational organization dedicated to reducing the number and severity of injuries youth sustain in sports and fitness activities. The Foundation is the only organization in the country solely dedicated to this mission. http://www.nyssf.org.

About V's Barbershop

Since 1999, V's Barbershop has captured the timeless, authentic barbershop experience by combining a rich mix of modern amenities and classic style. V's is committed to providing its patrons with an environment where getting a great haircut or a traditional hot-lather shave also means building great memories for men and their sons. V's full-service, authentic barbershops offer a variety of menu options including high-quality haircuts, straight razor shaves, men's facials, face massages, moustache and beard trims and shoe shines in select locations.

Headquartered in Phoenix, the company was named to Entrepreneur Magazine's list of leading franchise categories poised for growth in 2010. V's Barbershop has seven locations in metropolitan Phoenix, two in Southern California including Foothill Ranch and San Clemente, Houston, Texas, as well as Bellingham, Washington. The company has been a repeat winner of various awards and accolades. V's is accepting applications for franchising opportunities from qualified candidates who understand the opportunity and can appreciate the authentic, traditional barbershop experience.

For more information about V's Barbershop or its franchise opportunities, please visit the company website at http://www.vbarbershop.com or call (877) 476-9222.