Fantastic Sams

$FSNMF500 #501
CategoryPersonal-Care Businesses
SubcategoryHair Care (General)
Locations484
Franchisee Count488
Franchise Fee$30,000
Item 7 Low$148,000
Item 7 Midpoint$238,750
Item 7 High$329,500
Royalty Fees6% of the Salon’s Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund
Sold Not Open9
ParentDessange Group North America, Inc.
Founded1987
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business39
Began Franchising2022
HQLouisville, KY
Executives9
Main Phone(502) 493-1157
FDD IssuedMay 23, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 🔒
Franchisor

Fantastic Sams Franchise Corporation offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Fantastic Sams® salons providing a full range of haircare services for men, women, and children.

Franchisees are required to use a specified computer system for inventory control, customer relations, and scheduling, and must purchase a POS system from an approved supplier. The franchisor may require upgrades to the Technology System at the franchisee's expense.

Fantastic Sams Franchise Corporation offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Fantastic Sams® salons providing a full range of haircare services for men, women, and children.

Read Fantastic Sams’s complete 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 1 prior year on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,860 brands on FranDeals.

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