Fantastic Sams Franchise

Haircare

Sam M. Ross started Fantastic Sams in July 1974, and the company began franchising in 1976, marketing its 'fixed fee' system and 'no appointment necessary' concept. The franchisor has full-service, family hair-care salons throughout the U.S. and Canada. In addition to cuts, perms and coloring services, Fantastic Sams sells its own line of shampoos, conditioners, styling aids and color treatments.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Fantastic Sams franchise?

Total Investment: $118,000-$230,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $25,000-$35,000
Royalty Fee: varies by region
Advertising Fee: N/A
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: Varies

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Fantastic Sams News

Fantastic Sams Hair Salons Is ‘stylin' In Atlanta
Continuing to expand its "no appointments" necessary concept throughout the Atlanta area, Fantastic Sams announces the opening of two new salons at the Ridenour Shopping Center in Keenesaw and the Georgetown Shopping Center in Athens. Fantastic Sams now has 33 salons operating in the area an... more

Fantastic Sams Hair Salons Is ‘stylin' In Philadelphia
Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon brand with nearly 1400 salons in the US and Canada, is continuing its expansion into the Philadelphia market. The company recently opened an additional franchise location in South New Jersey with a new salon located in the Greentree Square shopping center in... more

Fantastic Sams Hair Salons Is €˜stylin"™ In New York
Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon brand with nearly 1400 salons in the US and Canada, is announcing its arrival in the metro New York area. For a city that has everything, it finally has a Fantastic Sams Hair Salon. The company recently opened its first franchise location in Westchester Co... more

Fantastic Sams Hair Salons Is ‘stylin' In Atlanta
Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon brand with nearly 1400 salons in the US and Canada, is continuing its expansion into the Atlanta market. The company recently opened two additional franchise locations in the Atlanta area located in Douglasville Marketplace in Douglasville, GA and The Shoppe... more

Fantastic Sams Hair Salons Is "Stylin" In L. A.
Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon brand with nearly 1400 salons in the US and Canada, is continuing its expansion into the Los Angeles market. The company recently opened four franchise locations in the Los Angeles area with salons located in: * Soquel Canyon Crossing in Chino Hills ... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Fantastic Sams open? 1974
When did Fantastic Sams start franchising? 1976

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2006	1365	12	15	0
2005	1310	10	19	0
2004	1293	13	18	0
2003	1285	16	19	0
2002	1250	16	47	2
2001	1231	16	84	5

Expansion Plans

United States: Nationwide

Canada: Nationwide, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Third Party Financing Source(s): the SBA, Siegel Capital LLC

Training & Support

Training
Available in MA & CA: 1 week salon
fundamentals

At regional office: ongoing

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

• Hair Care & Cosmetics Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $100K to $250K

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