Fantastic Sams
- Fantastic Sams Franchise Corporation
500 Cummings Center, # 1100
Beverly, MA 01915
USA
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(877) 383-3831
/
(978) 232-5600
- (888) 315-4437 (Fax)
FANTASTIC SAMS is one of the world's largest full-service hair care franchises, with over 1,100 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
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
664 |
99.4% |
| Company-Owned Units |
4 |
0.6% |
| Total Operating Units |
668 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
668 |
99.4% |
In 41 States
|
| Canada |
4 |
0.6% |
In 1 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
672 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| California |
159 |
| Minnesota |
114 |
| Texas |
60 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
Yes |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
53 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
Yes |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Indirect |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
Yes |
| 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
|
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
N/A |
| Central Purchasing |
N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
N/A |
Training
| Region |
Ongoing |
| Salon Fundamentals Class |
4 Days |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$150K |
| Cash Investment |
$30-75K |
| Total Investment |
$150.4-283K |
| Average Total Investment |
$217K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$30K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
N/A |
| On-Going Royalty |
5-15% |
| Average Royalty |
10% |
| Advertising Fee |
$138.99 |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
8 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
0 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
1,000-1,200
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Strip Center
|
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
Yes |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
5 |
| General Business Experience |
5 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
1 |
| Formal Education |
4 |
| Psychological Profile |
1 |
| Personal Interviews |
5 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
10 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed, but discouraged |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 0 years
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
52 |
| USA |
Yes, All United States |
| Canada |
Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas |
No |
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