Our Story

Built by Barbers, For Barbers

We're not just another software company. We understand the grind because we've lived it.

Brato started in a small Brooklyn barbershop in 2020. Our founder, Marcus, was running a busy 4-chair shop and drowning in chaos. Walk-ins competing with appointments. Phone ringing non-stop. Customers waiting too long. No-shows eating into revenue. He knew there had to be a better way.

He tried every booking system on the market. They were either built for salons (not barbershops), overcomplicated with features nobody needs, or missing the basics like proper walk-in queue management. So he did what any frustrated barber-turned-entrepreneur would do: he built his own.

What started as a simple spreadsheet evolved into a full platform. Word spread. Other shop owners wanted in. Within a year, 50 barbershops were using it. Today, over 500 shops across the country trust Brato to manage their operations.

We're here to help barbershops run smoother, make more money, and give barbers their time back. That's it.

What We Stand For

The principles that guide everything we do

Simple, Not Simplistic

We believe powerful software shouldn't be complicated. Every feature earns its place by solving a real problem.

Built for Real Barbers

We talk to shop owners every week. Your feedback shapes our roadmap. This isn't software made in a vacuum.

Honest Pricing, Always

No hidden fees. No surprise charges. No nickel-and-diming. You know exactly what you're paying for.

By The Numbers

Our impact on the barbershop community

500+
Active Barbershops
2K+
Professional Barbers
50K+
Monthly Appointments
98%
Satisfaction Rate

Meet The Team

The people building Brato

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Marcus Johnson

Founder & CEO

Former barber turned tech founder. Built this because he needed it.

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Sarah Chen

Head of Product

Designs experiences that barbers actually want to use.

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David Kim

Lead Engineer

Makes sure everything runs fast and never breaks.

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Alicia Patel

Customer Success

Your go-to person for support, training, and advice.

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