Knockouts Haircuts For Men

Knockouts Haircuts & Grooming operates a chain of men's grooming salons with a distinctive boxing and sports theme, providing professional haircut and grooming services including beard grooming, hair coloring, waxing, manicures, pedicures, and massage therapy. Founded in 2003 by Tom and Karin Friday, the company opened its first location in Addison, Texas on October 3, 2003 and began franchising in 2004.

The concept centers on creating an alternative to traditional barbershops with an upscale sports-themed environment. Each salon features boxing memorabilia, flat-screen televisions at every grooming station, and an all-female staff of licensed professionals. The company operated 55 locations across the United States as of October 2025, all franchise-owned.

Knockouts transitioned to a limited liability company structure in 2008 and is currently owned by Knockouts Holdings, LLC. The business maintains corporate headquarters in Fort Smith, Arkansas, with leadership under Owner/CEO Nathan White, President Heather Sorrells, and Senior Vice President Chelsi Lee. The franchise model targets semi-absentee owners and provides comprehensive site selection support, construction management, and staff training.

For commercial real estate, Knockouts locations typically occupy 950 to 1,050 square feet in retail strip centers with strong visibility and accessibility. The franchise continues to expand nationwide through its proven turnkey development model, offering locations in various metropolitan markets across multiple states.