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 | Fantastic SamsYour Style Awaits |
Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$100,500 to $230,100Required Net Worth
$250,000Number of Units
1,364In Business Since
1974* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
Fantastic Sams® Hair
Salons is one of the world’s largest full-service hair care franchises
with more than 1350 salons and over 30 years of experience in hair care
and business management.
We offer solid, proven systems, which are continuously refined to keep us ahead of the competition. By owning a Fantastic Sams franchise, you can go into business for yourself, but not by yourself. As an entrepreneur, you not only own your own business, but you also have ongoing support from us in marketing, advertising, recruiting, retention, training, management and business planning.
According to American Salon’s Green Book, hair care is a $59 billion industry. And, since hair is always growing, this industry is recession resistant. The start-up investment in Fantastic Sams is relatively modest – but the opportunities are tremendous.
We offer solid, proven systems, which are continuously refined to keep us ahead of the competition. By owning a Fantastic Sams franchise, you can go into business for yourself, but not by yourself. As an entrepreneur, you not only own your own business, but you also have ongoing support from us in marketing, advertising, recruiting, retention, training, management and business planning.
According to American Salon’s Green Book, hair care is a $59 billion industry. And, since hair is always growing, this industry is recession resistant. The start-up investment in Fantastic Sams is relatively modest – but the opportunities are tremendous.
Products & Services
At Fantastic Sams® Hair Salons, the real question should probably be: What don’t we do?
Our goal is to make each customer look and feel fantastic. We offer lots of services, like haircuts and styles, up-dos, straightening, coloring, highlights, and texturizing. We also offer beard and mustache trims, facial waxing, as well as rejuvenating hair treatments for stressed or damaged hair. Our stylists are professionals who are always up-to-date on the latest styles and trends. So we guess you could say that keeps us on the cutting edge!
And so you can get that fresh-from-the-salon look every day, Fantastic Sams also offers our own line of salon products. Our exclusive brand includes shampoos, conditioners, and styling aids that are specially formulated with our own FantasticComplexTM, which strengthens, smoothes, and adds shine to hair. Best of all, our line offers you salon products at a fraction of what products at other salons cost.
Whether it’s with our salon services or our line of products, Fantastic Sams gets you looking good, and feeling good about how affordable we are!
Our goal is to make each customer look and feel fantastic. We offer lots of services, like haircuts and styles, up-dos, straightening, coloring, highlights, and texturizing. We also offer beard and mustache trims, facial waxing, as well as rejuvenating hair treatments for stressed or damaged hair. Our stylists are professionals who are always up-to-date on the latest styles and trends. So we guess you could say that keeps us on the cutting edge!
And so you can get that fresh-from-the-salon look every day, Fantastic Sams also offers our own line of salon products. Our exclusive brand includes shampoos, conditioners, and styling aids that are specially formulated with our own FantasticComplexTM, which strengthens, smoothes, and adds shine to hair. Best of all, our line offers you salon products at a fraction of what products at other salons cost.
Whether it’s with our salon services or our line of products, Fantastic Sams gets you looking good, and feeling good about how affordable we are!
Training & Support
Proper training is vital to the success of a Fantastic Sams®
Hair Salon. As a franchisee, you’ll benefit from three levels of
training: Owner Training, Manager Training, and Stylist Training. To
maximize performance from all three groups, we’ve catered the
curriculum to each group’s specific needs.
We provide marketing support on the local, regional, and national level. As a franchisee, you’ll benefit from coordinated advertising, marketing, and incentive programs, as well as public relations efforts.
All salons contribute to a national marketing fund that is designed to create Fantastic Sams® brand awareness on a national level. 85% of that is returned to the local DMA (Designated Market Area) for media and/or local marketing support, while the remaining 15% is used to manage brand marketing and develop creative materials.
Fantastic Sams® has an annual promotional calendar that features a variety of special offers and services that can be customized at the regional and salon levels. These promotions excite guests, and help increase visits from both new and existing customers. While national marketing initiatives are communicated throughout the year, many markets coordinate their own local marketing activity for maximum flexibility. Franchisees are encouraged, but not required, to participate in system promotions.
There’s also a complete Grand Opening program and kit to get you up and running quickly in your new salon.
- Salon Fundamentals for Owners: Focuses on the core needs of the salon owner. Topics include Business Planning and Analysis, Marketing, Human Resources, Customer Service, Store Operations, and Finance.
- Salon Management 101: The salon manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the salon. Topics include many of those in Salon Fundamentals, and also Recruiting, Scheduling, Training, Leadership, and In-Store Sales.
- Technical Education for Stylists: Stylists will benefit from a curriculum that is focused on enhancing their skills and performance. Your stylists will help build your business by being skilled, trained, and certified in the latest methods, products, and styles.
We provide marketing support on the local, regional, and national level. As a franchisee, you’ll benefit from coordinated advertising, marketing, and incentive programs, as well as public relations efforts.
All salons contribute to a national marketing fund that is designed to create Fantastic Sams® brand awareness on a national level. 85% of that is returned to the local DMA (Designated Market Area) for media and/or local marketing support, while the remaining 15% is used to manage brand marketing and develop creative materials.
Fantastic Sams® has an annual promotional calendar that features a variety of special offers and services that can be customized at the regional and salon levels. These promotions excite guests, and help increase visits from both new and existing customers. While national marketing initiatives are communicated throughout the year, many markets coordinate their own local marketing activity for maximum flexibility. Franchisees are encouraged, but not required, to participate in system promotions.
There’s also a complete Grand Opening program and kit to get you up and running quickly in your new salon.
Why Fantastic Sams?
The hair business is always growing, and so is the number of Fantastic Sams® franchises.
Who says that owning your own business can’t be fun? Our franchisees across the country believe the social atmosphere of a Fantastic Sams creates an environment that’s fun, entertaining, and rewarding. After all, when your customers are satisfied, your business will grow. And that is why, with over 1350 salons, Fantastic Sams is one of the country’s largest full-service hair care franchises. Our salons have earned a reputation for offering quality hair care services to the entire family, while our company offers over 30 years of experience in hair care and business management to our franchisees.
We’re a unique type of franchise to own. It’s easy for our franchise owners to build a solid customer base because there’s always a need for what we provide. And because customers leave feeling great about themselves, it creates a high degree of customer loyalty.
Hair care is a 59 billion dollar industry that’s always growing.
The average weekly salon customer count has increased by 10% in the last four years, and industry projections estimate that by the year 2012, 3.5 million more women will start going to salons on a monthly basis. The average price for salon services has also increased by 8%. And women are relying more on salons and colorists for color treatments. Plus, over 60% of women have purchased hair care products in salons.
There are positive numbers when it comes to men as well. The number of men going to full-service salons is now at 35%, and continues to increase. Add it all up and you see why hair care is a recession-resistant opportunity.
Salon services are a sound investment because they require relatively modest start-up funds. As an all-cash business, you’ll have easy access to your capital. You also won’t have to deal with perishables, hourly labor, waste, or manufacturing.
Who says that owning your own business can’t be fun? Our franchisees across the country believe the social atmosphere of a Fantastic Sams creates an environment that’s fun, entertaining, and rewarding. After all, when your customers are satisfied, your business will grow. And that is why, with over 1350 salons, Fantastic Sams is one of the country’s largest full-service hair care franchises. Our salons have earned a reputation for offering quality hair care services to the entire family, while our company offers over 30 years of experience in hair care and business management to our franchisees.
We’re a unique type of franchise to own. It’s easy for our franchise owners to build a solid customer base because there’s always a need for what we provide. And because customers leave feeling great about themselves, it creates a high degree of customer loyalty.
Hair care is a 59 billion dollar industry that’s always growing.
The average weekly salon customer count has increased by 10% in the last four years, and industry projections estimate that by the year 2012, 3.5 million more women will start going to salons on a monthly basis. The average price for salon services has also increased by 8%. And women are relying more on salons and colorists for color treatments. Plus, over 60% of women have purchased hair care products in salons.
There are positive numbers when it comes to men as well. The number of men going to full-service salons is now at 35%, and continues to increase. Add it all up and you see why hair care is a recession-resistant opportunity.
Salon services are a sound investment because they require relatively modest start-up funds. As an all-cash business, you’ll have easy access to your capital. You also won’t have to deal with perishables, hourly labor, waste, or manufacturing.
Are You a Good Fit for Fantastic Sams?
Fantastic Sams® is seeking highly
motivated individuals with the desire, experience, and financial
ability to own and operate their own business. Successful franchisees
will have the following financial qualifications:- Minimum Liquid Assets - $60,000
- Minimum Net Worth - $250,000
- Business building and marketing skills
- Team building and employee relations experience
- Business management expertise
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