Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop Franchise For Sale

USA & CAN
Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop Franchise For Sale Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop Franchise For Sale Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop Franchise For Sale Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop Franchise For Sale
Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop Franchise For Sale
Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop Franchise For Sale Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop Franchise For Sale Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop Franchise For Sale Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop Franchise For Sale

Established

2009

Franchise Units

93

dollar

Minimum Investment

$350,000

dollar

Franchise Fee

$40,000

dollar

Total Investment Range

$600,000

Home Based

No

Description

The men’s grooming industry has evolved past simple, rushed haircuts. Today, consumers demand an elevated, comprehensive self-care routine, and leading this market shift across North America is Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop. Established to fill a massive void in the male personal care sector, Tommy Gun's has reimagined the traditional neighborhood barbershop. The brand seamlessly blends the nostalgic, community-driven warmth of a 1930s classic barbershop with modern, high-tech amenities tailored for today's customer.

Far from a standard salon or a fast-casual hair-cutting chain, Tommy Gun’s provides the "Ultimate Barbershop Experience." From the moment guests cross the threshold, they are fully immersed in an environment built around comfort, efficiency, and premium care. The operation is anchored by a highly efficient, walk-in model powered by proprietary check-in technology via the guest-facing TG mobile app and in-shop kiosks. Each styling station features mirroring television screens built right into the glass, custom arcade setups in the waiting lounge, and a complimentary beverage served with every service. A standard haircut here is structured as a premium wellness ritual, complete with an intensive shampoo wash, a relaxing scalp massage, and a signature hot towel finish.

By combining these high-end, recurring grooming services with an aggressive retail strategy—showcasing premium male hair, beard, and skincare brands—Tommy Gun’s occupies an elite, highly profitable market positioning. It stands alone as a scalable, tech-forward, and recession-resilient franchise system that consistently outpaces independent shops and traditional salon concepts across the United States and Canada.



Background

Established Year: 2009 
Founders: Launched by Canadian beauty and salon industry icon Ken Fisher (the visionary behind the extensive Chatters Salon network). The brand's ongoing global development is actively led by Managing Partner Keenan Fisher alongside Cory Anderson.
Active Units: Canada: 92 | USA: 1
Brand Journey & History: Spotting a massive market gap where men lacked a dedicated, upscale environment for grooming, Ken Fisher opened the inaugural Tommy Gun's in Kelowna, British Columbia, in 2009. The concept caught fire immediately, logging its one-millionth haircut within its first five years before launching its international expansion. Backed by decades of combined franchise expertise, the brand has scaled into a major multi-national system generating significant system-wide sales while preserving its family-driven, collaborative support culture.
Industry Category: Men's Grooming, Personal Care Services, Retail Beauty and Haircare.
Headquarters: Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.



Support Training

Tommy Gun’s offers a structured, franchisee-first support system designed to guide owners from site selection through long-term growth.

Pre-Launch Support

  • Site selection guidance and demographic analysis

  • Lease negotiation assistance

  • Store layout design and construction standards

  • Vendor sourcing and equipment procurement

  • Hiring strategy and staffing plan development

Initial Training

  • Comprehensive operational training

  • Management systems training

  • POS and proprietary queue system training

  • Staff onboarding processes

  • Customer service excellence standards

Marketing Support

  • Grand opening marketing strategy

  • Local area marketing plans

  • Social media branding guidelines

  • Digital marketing and advertising playbooks

  • Ongoing brand-level promotional campaigns

Ongoing Operational Support

  • Field support visits

  • Performance benchmarking

  • KPI tracking and improvement strategies

  • Supply chain management

  • Product merchandising guidance

Academic & Business Development

  • Leadership coaching

  • Multi-unit expansion strategy

  • Financial performance reviews

  • Continuous operational refinement

This hands-on support model makes Tommy Gun’s attractive not only to experienced franchise operators but also to motivated entrepreneurs new to the grooming sector.


Ideal Candidate

Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop is best suited for:

  • Multi-unit franchise operators seeking portfolio diversification

  • Investors with strong retail management experience

  • Entrepreneurs passionate about premium lifestyle brands

  • Business owners focused on customer experience and community presence

Key Qualities:

  • Leadership and team-building skills

  • Ability to manage service-based operations

  • Financial capability to support initial investment and working capital

  • Commitment to brand standards and operational excellence

While barbershop experience is not required, strong people-management ability and a customer-centric mindset are critical. Ideal markets include suburban retail hubs, lifestyle shopping centers, and high-growth metropolitan areas across the United States.


Financial Detail

Financial ComponentEstimated Investment (USD)
Franchise Fee$40,000
Total Initial Investment$350,000 – $600,000
Build-Out & Leasehold Improvements$200,000 – $350,000
Equipment & Fixtures$75,000 – $120,000
Initial Inventory$20,000 – $30,000
Marketing & Grand Opening$15,000 – $25,000
Working Capital (3–6 months)$50,000 – $100,000
Royalty Fee~6% of gross revenue
Marketing Fund Contribution~2%



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