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Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop won the Best Health & Beauty Franchise award at the Global Franchise Awards 2025. The brand has over 100 locations and is expanding into new regions, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
This year’s Global Franchise Awards brought together franchise brands from around the world to celebrate outstanding achievements in various categories. Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop was honored for its dedication to innovation, quality, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.
“Winning this award is an incredible honor and a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our entire team," said Keenan Fisher, Managing Partner. "Our vision has been to build Tommy Gun’s to be the global leader in our category, to be recognized on a global stage has further fueled our desire and commitment to drive Tommy Gun’s to new heights.”
In 2024, Tommy Gun’s demonstrated its status as a true global brand surpassing 100 locations with significant growth in multiple regions. The brand is expanding into two new provinces in Canada – New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island – and opened a new Support Office and Distribution Center Brisbane, Queensland, Australia to support it’s growing network in Australia and New Zealand. Additionally, they recently celebrated the opening of a new location in North Battleford, Canada, further solidifying their commitment to reaching new communities.
As Tommy Gun’s continues to grow internationally, the brand is now focusing on expanding its footprint within the United States, and will be opening in Utah in summer 2025.
"This award fuels our drive to achieve even greater milestones, especially as we continue to grow in the United States," said Cory Anderson, Managing Partner. "It’s a testament to the strength of our brand and the passion of our team, and we’re excited to build on this success.”
With over 100 locations and a legacy of delivering more than 10 million haircuts, Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop remains a leader in the health and beauty industry. This accolade further solidifies its position as a trailblazer, providing a world-class grooming experience to customers across the globe.
Founded in 2009 by Ken Fisher, Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop came to fruition from his determination to revolutionize the traditional barber industry. Offering Guests an unparalleled experience where they receive an outstanding haircut that leaves them feeling more confident, and ready to take on the world. This approach has proven itself, with over 100 locations throughout the U.
S., Canada, New Zealand and Australia and more than 10 million haircuts provided. As the brand expands across America, they are committed to supporting their Franchise Partners with comprehensive training programs and strategic operational practices.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on February 13, 2025. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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