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Fantastic Sams
FANTASTIC SAMS is one of the world's largest full-service hair care franchises, with over 1,200 salons in North America. Our full-service salons offer quality, affordable hair care services for the entire family, including cuts, textures and color. When you join the FANTASTIC SAMS family of franchisees, you'll receive both local and national support through on-going management training, educational programs and national conferences, as well as advertising and other benefits. No hair care experience required.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1974
Franchising Since:
1976
IFA Member
CFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
1,193
98.6%
Company-Owned Units:
17
1.4%
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Total Operating Units:
1,210
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
1,205
99.6%
In 46 States
Canada:
5
0.4%
In 2 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
1,210
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. California
210
2. Minnesota
119
3. Florida
101
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$300K
Cash Investment:
$75K
Total Investment:
$116.1-236.1K
Average Total Investment:
$172K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$25-40K
Average Franchise Fee:
$30K
On-Going Royalty:
Fixed Fee
Average Royalty:
0%
Advertising Fee:
$132.82
Average Number of Employees:
8 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
1,200
Preferred Sites:
Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
No
Listed in the SBA Registry?
Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:
No
Size of Corporate Staff:
53
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
No
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads
Additional Services:
Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Press Releases
