Norm and Mark s barber shop becomes third-generation family owned business
After 70 years of doing business in Mitchell, Norm and Mark s barber shop staying with the Franey family as ownership changes hands to third-generation. Written By: Sam Fosness | ×
Eric Franey, left, and Mark Franey sit for a photo inside their new barbershop location on North Main Street in Mitchell. (Matt Gade / Republic)
For Eric Franey, the thought of seeing his father’s barber shop leave the family was something he couldn’t fathom living with.
When that scenario became a possibility several months ago, Franey knew it was time to move back home and continue his family’s legacy at Norm and Mark’s in Mitchell. After welcoming his first customer on opening day earlier this month, Franey became the third-generation owner of the local barber shop that his grandfather started 70 years ago.