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Fantastic Sams Franchise Opportunity

USA & CAN
Minimum Investment

$50,000

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Established

1974

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Franchise Units

700

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Minimum Investment

$50,000

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Franchise Fee

$30,000

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Total Investment Range

$332,000

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Home Based

No

Description

FS Cut & Color, formerly known as Fantastic Sams®, is a legacy brand with over 50 years of excellence in the affordable hair salon franchise space. As the first nationally franchised unisex salon, FS Cut & Color has consistently delivered quality, value, and convenience to clients across North America since 1976. Now rebranded with a modern aesthetic and updated salon experience, FS Cut & Color offers luxury haircare at an affordable price.

Franchisees benefit from decades of brand equity, a streamlined business model, and comprehensive support in marketing, training, and operations. With a loyal customer base and high demand for accessible, high-quality hair services, FS Cut & Color is an ideal investment for those seeking a scalable, recession-resistant opportunity in the booming beauty industry.

Why Invest in this Franchise?

Investing in a Fantastic Sams franchise means becoming part of a reputable salon brand that has been serving communities for decades. The beauty and haircare industry is recession-resistant and fueled by repeat customers who require regular services. Unlike independent salons, Fantastic Sams benefits from a recognizable name, a proven operating model, and strong brand recognition. Franchisees gain access to national marketing campaigns, business management systems, and ongoing training to maximize profitability. With an affordable investment range compared to other salon franchises, Fantastic Sams is a low-barrier, high-reward opportunity in a thriving industry.

Key benefits of investing in Fantastic Sams:

  • Established Brand Recognition across the USA & Canada.

  • Diverse Revenue Streams – haircutting, coloring, styling, treatments, and product sales.

  • Recession-Resistant Industry with steady consumer demand.

  • Strong Franchisee Support System with ongoing training and marketing.

  • Affordable Investment Model compared to competitors.


Background

  • Established Year: 1974

  • Founder: Sam Ross (Founded as one of the first unisex, full-service hair salon franchises in the U.S.)

  • Franchise Units: Over 700+ units across North America

  • Ownership: Fantastic Sams is part of Dessange International, a global leader in luxury hair salons and beauty services.

  • Industry Category: Beauty & Personal Care – Hair Salon Franchise

  • Brand Journey: Since its inception, Fantastic Sams has been a pioneer in offering affordable, family-oriented haircare services. Over the decades, the franchise has built a strong market presence in both urban and suburban communities across the USA and Canada. The acquisition by Dessange International further strengthened the brand’s market positioning, allowing it to expand with new innovations, premium product lines, and a solid support framework for franchisees.



Support Training

Fantastic Sams offers one of the most comprehensive franchise support programs in the salon industry.

  • Pre-Launch Support: Guidance with site selection, lease negotiation, salon design, construction, and equipment setup.

  • Initial Training: Intensive hands-on training for franchisees and staff covering salon operations, customer service, product sales, and employee management.

  • Marketing Support: National and regional advertising campaigns, social media strategies, local marketing toolkits, and promotions to drive customer traffic.

  • Operational Support: Access to proprietary business management systems, scheduling tools, inventory control, and ongoing operational guidance.

  • Ongoing Education: Continuous professional development for stylists and managers, workshops, and updated training modules to stay current with beauty trends and techniques.

  • Dedicated Franchise Support Team: Field representatives and business coaches available to help with operational, financial, and marketing performance.


Ideal Candidate

As a FS Cut and Color franchisee, you don’t have to have to be a licensed stylist, most of our owners aren't.  The ideal franchisee posses the following traits: 

1.Desire to be successful
2. Has an entrepreneurial spirit, embrace continuous improvement, innovation and critical questioning
3. Understands and embraces taking the right calculated risk to improve and drive the business
2.Willingness to follow the proven system that works.  When our owners and teams follow the process, they are successful.
3.Have experience in team building and employee relations in the end this is a people business that are connected through culture that is built in the salon
4.Understand trends, consumer behaviors and uses this information to promote the success of the company
5.Posses basic business accumen.  Understands the balance costs while overseeing operations and help employees reach their productivity levels.
6.Ultimately a willingness to learn and be involved in the business 



Financial Detail

Cash Investment: $50,000 (single unit)

Total Investment: $150,000 - $332,000

Minimum Net Worth: $300,000

Franchise Fee:

$30,000 (single), 3 Pack $60,000, 5 Pack $70,000

Royalty: 6% of gross sales
Ad: $146.49 / week

Average Number of Employees: 6-8
Passive Ownership: NO
Semi-Passive Ownership: YES, manage the manager(s)
Home Based: NO
B2B: NO
Master Franchise Opportunities: NO
Veteran Discount: YES, 25% off initial franchise fee ($7,500 off)



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