FS Cut & Color f/k/a Fantastic Sams

With close to 600 locations in the U.S. and Canada, Fantastic Sams is a national, full-service
salon brand, offering cuts, color, texture, facial waxing and styling services. We also have a full
line of Proprietary Products for men and women, including various shampoos, conditioners, and
styling products. The variety of services and products means greater opportunity for higher
revenue. We have the industry leading CHI Color Factory machine that eliminates most color
mixing errors, eliminating the need for a separate "colorist" on staff.
The franchisee does not have to be a licensed cosmetologist, the Manager does. The franchisee
is focused on the business of the salon. The owner will manage a salon manager who runs the
day-to-day operations of the salon. The franchisee is focused on marketing/driving guest
counts and revenue, back office duties (accounts payable, scheduling, payroll and salon
profitability.
Recession-resistant business; straightforward business model; easily scalable for growth;
multi-unit ownership is strongly encouraged. Industry leading initial and on-going training
support.
We have site selection, LOI and Lease support. We welcome conversions and use F.C. Dadson
for Construction Services, a "Salon in a Box", turnkey construction from space plan,
architectural, permitting, bidding, to full build-out supervised for the franchisee.
Minimum Market Size: 40,000

Salon Size: 1,000-1,200 sq ft

WHY Fantastic Sams?

Celebrating 50th Anniversary 2024
Original No Appointment Necessary Salon Chain
Gold Standard Training and Support

OUR IDEAL FRANCHISEE

Desire to be Successful, willing to follow policy
Customer Service Focused

Employee Relations and passionate about developing others

AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: All States EXCEPT Maryland

HOT Regions/Desirable: AZ, CA, FL (south), GA, IA, IL, LA, MI, MA, MN, MS, NC, NV, NY, SC, TX, UT, VA

NOT available: MD, Quebec

Available in Canada: Yes

International Referrals: No

BACKGROUND
Year founded: 1974

Year Franchised: 1976

Number of franchises currently operating: 585

Number of International franchises currently operating: 4

Number of corporate owned franchises: 0

Home Based: No

Absentee ownership available: No

Semi-Absentee ownership available: Yes

Accepting Master Franchisor and Area Developer Referrals: Yes

Average number of employees required: 6 - 8

E2 Visa Friendly: Yes

FINANCIAL DETAILS

Franchise Fee: Single: $40,000

Providing earnings guidance in Item 19 in FDD: Yes

Total investment range: $171,500 - $462,000

Net worth requirement: $300,000

Royalty: 6% (first 26 weeks $150., Remainder of term $250 or 6% whichever is greater)

Additional fees: Technology: $150 yr, Networking Fee $150 yr, Nat'l Marketing $146.49

Financial assistance available: No

VetFran program: No

Veterans/Minorities/First Responders Discount? Yes, 25% for Veterans with DD-214 Form

SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED
Training and support program details:

New Owner Onboarding 14-28 hours in person classroom, or virtual
Salon Fundamentals 14-28 hours in person classroom or virtual

Cost for Training: Included

Lodging and airfare included: No

Site Selection Assistance: Yes

Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Mentor following training: No

Length of mentoring Franchisee: N/A

Last updated: 9/17/2026

Liaison: Angela Alvarez, CFPC