Meet the #AbsaSmallBizFriday Featured Business of the week –Legends Barbershop.
Legends Barbershop is a renowned barbershop franchise in South Africa, known for providing top-tier grooming services with a focus on precision and style. Established as a leader in the grooming industry, it offers exceptional haircuts and grooming experiences. With 70 stores spread across Southern Africa, Legends Barbershop has built a reputation for quality service, attracting a loyal customer base, and expanding its presence across the region.
Sheldon Tatchell’s business journey is a remarkable story of passion, resilience, and innovation. Starting with a small barbershop in Eldorado Park in 2011, Sheldon grew Legends Barbershop into a powerhouse with 70 stores across Southern Africa.
Through hard work and a deep commitment to quality, he redefined the grooming experience by offering premium services and launching the Legends mobile barbershop, a game-changing innovation that brought the barbershop to clients’ homes and offices.
Despite challenges, Sheldon stayed focused on his vision, attracting high-profile clients and launching a successful line of branded grooming products. He’s also been committed to job creation and community empowerment, providing young barbers with career opportunities and giving back through charitable initiatives. His journey exemplifies entrepreneurial excellence, turning Legends Barbershop into a lifestyle brand that continues to grow and inspire.
Sheldon’s ultimate goal is to make Legends an internationally recognised name known for its innovation, service, and community-driven ethos.
Beyond business growth, his greatest success lies in his commitment to job creation and community empowerment, providing employment opportunities, especially for the youth, and giving back to the communities that supported him. Sheldon’s entrepreneurial journey is a testament to his vision, resilience, and dedication, making him one of Southern Africa’s most successful business leaders.
Looking ahead, Sheldon envisions Legends Barbershop as an internationally recognized brand. He plans to expand into global markets, grow the grooming product line, and explore franchise and partnership opportunities. His commitment to innovation and community empowerment will remain central to his future vision, driving both business growth and social impact.
In 2024, Legends Barbershop was one of the Top 20 award winners at the South African Small Business Awards – this prestigious awards programme celebrates the most outstanding businesses and the exceptional business people behind these successful and growing businesses.
We look forward to seeing Sheldon and Legends Barbershop becoming a household name in the future.
The Small Business Friday Movement, sponsored by Absa, encourages all South Africans to go out there and support local small businesses. It’s a 365 day drive that peaks on the first Friday of Spring every year. Find out more about #AbsaSmallBizFriday here and read about more of our featured small business heroes here.