FANTASTIC SAMS HAIR SALONS IS 'STYLIN™' IN NEW YORK

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Bill Dube

Leading hair salon franchise plans for 50 locations in the New York metro area in the next five years

Boston, MA  – Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon franchise with nearly 1400 salons in the US and Canada, is announcing its arrival in the metro New York area.  For a city that has everything, it finally has a Fantastic Sams Hair Salon.  The company recently opened its first franchise location in Westchester County in the Dalewood III Shopping Center in Hartsdale, NY. 

This opening is part of a broader growth plan that calls for 50 new locations in the New York market in the next five years. The company is targeting Long Island, the Boroughs and Westchester County for its expansion. Each salon business generates about 10 new jobs, allowing for over 500 jobs to be created with this expansion.  

“We are incredibly excited about our launch in New York,” said Jeff Sturgis, Vice President of Franchise Sales and Development for Fantastic Sams. “As the leading full service hair salon franchise brand, we look forward to offering the highest quality salon services to our guests.”

Franchisees from all backgrounds are drawn to the Fantastic Sams recession-proof business opportunity.  The “trailblazer” owner, Cari Dyslin, worked in Information Systems for seven years in the financial and insurance industries before becoming a stay-at-home mom.  Ready to re-enter the workforce, she wanted to own her own business and take advantage of the ground-floor opportunity in New York and became the first franchisee in the region.

“Fantastic Sams continues to expand its brand in markets all across the country,” Sturgis added. “We are very pleased to be working with Cari in developing the brand in the local market and building upon our strong history, rich heritage and loyal customer base.”

Fantastic Sams offers a full range of hair salon services to its clients, providing them with the best in full service hair care and professional hair salon products.  Salon stylists are always up-to-date on the latest styles and trends. From haircuts to styles, to straightening, to color services, and more…Fantastic Sams offers full salon services at affordable prices.

Already a big player in the $59 billion hair salon business, Fantastic Sams is fueling interest in their development plans with a cutting-edge, client centric salon design for franchise owners.

Fantastic Sams is currently concentrating its efforts on attracting quality franchise partners who want to invest in a leading hair salon franchise with a solid operating system and a 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 franchise opportunities in the industry.  “With Fantastic Sams’ attractive economic model, people looking for a great franchise opportunity find our brand a worthwhile 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 franchise by offering the best in salon services and products, and by 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 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 offering franchise opportunities in 1976, marketing their “fixed fee” system and “no appointments” necessary concept to entrepreneurs seeking to own and operate their own successful franchise business.