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  • Why Us?
    • What Makes FS Unique
    • Expanded Client Base
    • Target Growth Markets
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    • Industry Leading Training and Support
    • Multi-Unit Ownership
    • Stylist Recruitment
    • What are the Start-Up Costs?
  • FAQs
    • What are the Start-Up Costs?
    • Who Makes a Good Franchisee?
    • Who Are My Clients and How Do I Obtain Them?
    • Is Multi-Unit Ownership Possible?
    • What Makes a Good Location?
    • How Do I Receive and Retain Stylists?
    • Is Hair Care Experience Needed?
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Fantastic Sams Franchise

About Fantastic Sams

THE FANTASTIC SAMS STORY

Since July 1974

From opening his first salon in 1974 to creating the first full-service hair salon franchise, Fantastic Sams founder Sam Ross is a pioneer in the salon franchise industry. Now, with over 800+ locations across the country, Fantastic Sams continues to lead the way.

It all adds up to a tremendous opportunity. And we’re not the only ones who think so: Fantastic Sams is the proud recipient of a number of awards, including ranking in the top 200 franchise systems by Franchise Times and recognition as one the top 500 franchises by Entrepreneur magazine. 

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A Part of Dessange International

In 2012, we became a part of Dessange International, the premium-luxury European salon chain.

Franchising Since 1976

In 1976, he began franchising his concept, making Fantastic Sams the first national full-service hair salon franchise.

Whole Range of Services

cuts, color, waxing — at an affordable price. It would be a convenient, one-stop salon that would earn clients’ loyalty.

800+ Locations

We currently have over 800+ salons in the U.S. and are planning for continued growth in the next few years

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The Fantastic Sams Story

Our iconic salon brand has deep roots. Early on, founder Sam Ross observed the unique relationship between barbershops and their loyal clientele. Why not offer these reasonably priced services to the whole family?

In July 1974, Ross opened his first full-service hair salon, built on a formula of convenience, affordability and familiarity. In 1976, he began to franchise his concept, making Fantastic Sams the first national full-service hair salon franchise. Ross named the business after a compliment he received from a client after a particularly stylish cut: “That’s fantastic, Sam!”

The date Fantastic Sams was founded

1976

size of the beauty industry

$75 Billion

Fantastic Sams locations in the U.S

800+

A Proud Member of the Dessange Group

In 2012, Fantastic Sams became a part of Dessange International, the premium-luxury European salon chain. Dessange helped us innovate our high-end concept, New Image salon. This is a top-to-bottom redesign of the Fantastic Sams salon experience that includes new logos, imagery, and a sleek, ultra-modern salon interior. It’s a high-end salon experience without the high-end salon price.

I tell my salon managers that one of the reasons we’ve been so successful is that we have a balance. My stylists come at the business from a technical side, and I come at it from a customer’s side and from having a background in accounting. I feel like I know the level of customer service people want in salons because I’ve been a customer. Between us we’ve got it all covered

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LaRonda Hunter, Fort Worth, TX

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About Fantastic Sams

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Our expanded client base

Our stylists and why they love us

Salon industry overview

Our training and support

FAQs

What are the start up costs?

Who makes a good franchisee?

Who are my clients and how do I get them?

Is multi-unit ownership possible?

What makes a good location?

How Do I Get and Retain Stylists?

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