Fantastic Sams Hair Salon Franchises, Beauty Industry Leader, Annouces Advanced U.S. Expansion

Posted on May 15, 2007 by

BOSTON - Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon brand with nearly 1400 salons in the US and Canada, has announced its plan to open more than 130 locations in the following major cities through franchise ownership:  New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Dallas and Houston. Fantastic Sams new expansion plan furthers its renewed focus on development in growing metropolitan markets nationwide.

“New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Dallas and Houston are primed and ready for Fantastic Sams Hair Salons through local franchise ownership,” said Jeff Sturgis, CFE and Vice President of Franchise Sales and Development. “The demographics and consumer lifestyle in each of these markets meet the Fantastic Sams expansion model criteria. Given the strength of our brand and the powerful consumer loyalty associated with our services, the right local salon operator has a head start in building a solid base of customers.”

In addition to creating a business ownership opportunity for a local entrepreneur, each new Fantastic Sams salon location will contribute to the economy by creating new jobs and providing area residents with the best in full service hair care and professional hair salon products.

“We are excited to be expanding in markets where research has shown consumers will return time and time again to enjoy the superior hair care our salon guests have come to appreciate and expect,” said Sturgis.

Fantastic Sams is currently concentrating its efforts on attracting quality franchise partners who want to invest in a leading hair salon brand with a solid operating system and strong corporate support structure. The average initial investment to open a Fantastic Sams Hair Salon (ranging from $100,000 to $225,000) and the company’s fixed fee royalties make it one of the most competitive opportunities in the industry.  “With Fantastic Sams’ proven economic model, experienced franchise partners find our brand an attractive investment”, added Sturgis.

“Prospective franchise owners for Fantastic Sams should have well developed people skills to be successful. Our best salon owners set a standard for guest service that translates into highly trained and motivated hair stylists. Our guests recognize the difference when they step into our salons,” said Sturgis. “We have become the leading full service hair salon brand by offering the best in salon services and products, creating a customer loyalty that sets us apart from our competition.

ABOUT FANTASTIC SAMS

With nearly 1,400 salons located throughout North America, Fantastic Sams (www.fantasticsams.com) is one of the world’s largest full service hair care franchises with an excellent reputation for providing quality hair care services for the entire family.  Opening their first salon in July 1974, Fantastic Sams began franchising in 1976, marketing their “fixed fee” system and “no appointments” necessary concept to entrepreneurs seeking to own and operate their own successful business.