Al Widdis opens a humble, single-chair barber shop on Queen St. E. in downtown Brampton
Al moves his shop to McArter Lane, off Main St. and across from what is now the Rose Theatre
When Al announces his retirement after 50 years, Rob Rutledge steps up to acquire the business. As a sign of respect, he keeps Al’s name on the door
Rob moves Al’s Barber Shop to a new, larger, 3-chair location in a cool, converted garage a few blocks west of Al’s original shop
Success leads Rob to renovate The Garage, adding more chairs and amenities
Rob celebrates 30 years as a barber
