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Beverly, MA - December 10, 2009 - Fantastic Sams, the largest full-service hair salon franchise with nearly 1300 salons, was recognized by AllBusiness.com in its annual ranking of the Top 300 All Star Franchises. Ranked as #74 overall and the highest rated full-service hair care franchise, the Fantastic Sams franchise improved 35 spots compared to last years ranking. Additionally, Fantastic Sams was the highest rated hair care franchise in the Dun & Bradstreet Financial Strength ranking.
AllBusiness.com, a subsidiary of Dun & Bradstreet, used a number of criteria to rank the winners, including growth rate, system size, financial strength, years in franchising and availability of financing. The D&B Financial Strength ranking is based on D&B's predictive Commercial Credit and Stress Scores, company financials, comparative financial ratios and other available information.
"We are pleased that AllBusiness and Dun & Bradstreet recognized the Fantastic Sams franchise as a leading franchise opportunity", noted Jeff Sturgis, Vice President, Franchise Sales & Development for Fantastic Sams. "The salon business continues to outperform many other business segments in this tough economy and we are focused on supporting our franchise partners to grow their business."
Already a prominent player in the $59 billion hair salon industry, Fantastic Sams offers a full range of hair salon services catering to men, women and children of all ages. Customers at any Fantastic Sams can expect full service treatment from a professional team of stylists who are up-to-date on the latest trends and fashions. Fantastic Sams' franchise owners don't typically work in their salon full-time and often have corporate management experience, not direct salon industry experience. Success criteria for Fantastic Sams' owners include strong management ability, leadership skills and keeping engaged in the business.
For information about Fantastic Sams franchise opportunities call (877) FanSams or visit www.FantasticSamsFranchises.com.
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Beverly, MA - December 10, 2009 - Fantastic Sams, the largest full-service hair salon franchise in the U.S. with nearly 1300 salons, was recognized by Entrepreneur Media in their annual ranking of the best franchise opportunities. With an overall ranking of 39, Fantastic Sams ranks in the top 10% of all franchise opportunities, and is the highest ranked full-service hair salon franchise. This year's results continue a trend of Fantastic Sams being ranked as one of the top 50 franchise opportunities in 5 of the last 7 years.
Entrepreneur has been conducting the Franchise 500 survey for 31 years. In determining its rankings, they evaluate each company's financial strength and stability, growth rate, size of system, years in business and franchising and percentage of unit closings. This year over 700 franchise companies were evaluated in the study.
"We are proud to once again be recognized and included in this prestigious survey. We strive each day to provide our franchise owners with a strong business model and the validation our system receives through inclusion in the Entrepreneur 500 ranking is a testament to the hard work of our franchise partners." commented Jeff Sturgis, Vice President, Franchise Sales & Development for Fantastic Sams.
Already a prominent player in the $59 billion hair salon industry, Fantastic Sams offers a full range of hair salon services catering to men, women and children of all ages. Guests at any Fantastic Sams can expect full-service treatment from a professional team of stylists who are up-to-date on the latest trends and fashions. Fantastic Sams' franchise owners don't typically work in their salon full-time and often have corporate management experience, not direct salon industry experience. Success criteria for Fantastic Sams' owners include strong management ability, leadership skills and the ability to stay engaged in the business.
For information about Fantastic Sams franchise opportunities call (877) FanSams or visit www.FantasticSamsFranchises.com.
NOVEMBER 27, 2009 - Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon brand with over 1300 salons in the US and Canada, is continuing its expansion with the opening of a new franchised salon in Irvine, California. The company recently opened its latest hair salon franchise in the Walnut Village Shopping Center.
"We are excited about our arrival in Irvine," said Jeff Sturgis, Vice President of Franchise Sales and Development for Fantastic Sams. "As the leading full service salon brand, we look forward to offering the highest quality salon services to our guests."
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.
NOVEMBER 20, 2009 - Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon brand with over 1300 salons in the US and Canada, is continuing its expansion with the opening of a new franchised salon in Fullerton, California. The company recently opened its latest hair salon franchise in the Fullerton MetroCenter Shopping Center.
"We are excited about our arrival in Fullerton," said Jeff Sturgis, Vice President of Franchise Sales and Development for Fantastic Sams. "As the leading full service salon brand, we look forward to offering the highest quality salon services to our guests."
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.
BEVERLY, MA-Fantastic Sams Hair Salons, with over 1300 full-service franchise salons, received approval to be listed on the United States Small Business Administration "SBA" Franchise Registry in several regions around the nation. According to Fantastic Sams, the action will help expedite the loan process for new and existing Fantastic Sams franchise owners that wish to start or expand their salon business.The Franchise Registry, operated by Fran-Data in partnership with the SBA, is an online national registry of franchise systems whose new and existing franchisees receive streamlined loan processing. Fewer than 30 percent of all franchise systems qualify for listing on the Registry. Applicants must submit their franchise contracts to ensure compliance with strict SBA criteria.
"The current lending environment necessitates providing our franchise owners with a variety of resources to secure financing for the development of their salon business." explained Jeff Sturgis, Fantastic Sams Vice President of Franchise Development. "We believe approval on the SBA Registry provides a real benefit for our owners."
Already a prominent player in the $59 billion hair salon industry, Fantastic Sams offers a full range of hair salon services catering to men, women and children of all ages. Customers at any Fantastic Sams can expect full-service treatment from a professional team of stylists who are up-to-date on the latest trends and fashions. Fantastic Sams franchise owners don't typically work in their salon full-time and often have corporate management experience, not direct salon industry experience. Success criteria for Fantastic Sams' owners include strong management ability, leadership skills and keeping engaged in the business.
For more information about Fantastic Sams call (877) 383-3831 or visit www.FantasticSamsFranchises.com.
November 13, 2009 - Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon brand with over 1300 salons in the US and Canada, is continuing its expansion with the opening of a new franchised salon in Sicklerville, New Jersey. The company recently opened its latest hair salon franchise in the Fries Mills Plaza.
"We are excited about our arrival in Sicklerville," said Jeff Sturgis, Vice President of Franchise Sales and Development for Fantastic Sams. "As the leading full service salon brand, we look forward to offering the highest quality salon services to our guests."
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.
NOVEMBER 6, 2009 - Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon brand with over 1300 salons in the US and Canada, is continuing its expansion with the opening of a new franchised salon in Roswell, Georgia. The company recently opened its latest hair salon franchise in the Stonebridge Square Shopping Center.
"We are excited about our arrival in Roswell," said Jeff Sturgis, Vice President of Franchise Sales and Development for Fantastic Sams. "As the leading full service salon brand, we look forward to offering the highest quality salon services to our guests."
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.
BEVERLY, MA (November 1, 2009) - Fantastic Sams, the leading full-service hair salon franchise with over 1300 salons, was ranked 144th for worldwide sales and 60th for total units in the Franchise Times annual ranking of the nation's largest franchise systems by total sales.
When you take into account that there are over 3,000 franchise companies in operation, it means that Fantastic Sams ranks in the top 10% of all franchise companies. This is the tenth consecutive year that Fantastic Sams was included in the Top 200 Franchises study. Additionally, Fantastic Sams has the most full-service franchised hair salon locations in the nation.
According to Franchise Times, the Top 200 franchise systems collectively demonstrated a remarkable ability to withstand the economic turmoil of the last year. Overall, the ranked franchise systems grew their business by over 7% compared to the prior year.
"We are excited to be included in this important study every year", commented Scott Colabuono, President of Fantastic Sams. "The salon business continues to thrive and as a full-service, high quality, value priced salon brand, Fantastic Sams is well-positioned for a slow economy."
Franchisees are attracted to Fantastic Sams for many reasons, including its simple business model and flat fee royalty structure. Fantastic Sams hair salon owners don't typically work in their salon full-time and often have corporate management experience, not direct salon industry experience. Success criteria for Fantastic Sams' owners include strong management ability, leadership skills and keeping engaged in the business.
For more information about Fantastic Sams visit www.FantasticSamsFranchises.com or call
(877) 383-3831.
BOSTON, MA - Fantastic Sams®, one of the nation's largest full-service hair salon franchises, has staked its claim as the best of the best, securing its spot on the acclaimed 2009 edition of Bond's Top 100 Franchises.
The Bond's Top 100 Franchises accolade is based on a variety of performance indicators including historical performance, brand identification, franchisee satisfaction, training, on-going support, financial stability and other key variables. With over 3,500 franchises out there, selection is a great honor to those companies selected and should be a significant assist to prospective franchisees as they start their search process.
While many other franchise systems are struggling due to current economic conditions, the Fantastic Sam franchise continues to style its way to success, expanding its "no appointments" necessary concept throughout the nation with a national growth strategy to nearly double the number of salons in the next five to seven years.
"The Bond's Top 100 ranking is an affirmation of the growth and excitement that is charging throughout our franchise system," said Fantastic Sams CEO, Scott Colabuono. "Fantastic Sams has prospered where others have not by a simple strategy of putting our customers and franchise owners first at all times, providing a solid business model to our franchise owners, giving them an opportunity to build a rewarding business and help create the kind of lifestyle they desire."
Already a big player in the $59 billion hair salon industry, Fantastic Sams offers a full range of hair salon services catering to men, women and children of all ages. Customers at any Fantastic Sams can expect the full service treatment from a professional team of stylists who are up-to-date on the latest trends and fashions. Haircuts and styles, straightening, coloring, highlights and texturing are all available, as well as beard and mustache grooming, facial waxing and rejuvenating hair treatments. Fantastic Sams' menu of services is also complemented by an exclusive line of hair care products.
April 22, 2009 - To commemorate 35 fantastic years in the salon business, Fantastic Sams® is celebrating in style! Between May 11th and June 29th, Fantastic Sams® is offering guests. The $35 Cutting Edge Combo, which includes a cut and additional services and products, depending on the salon's location."Quality and value are the reasons that our guests have been so loyal to Fantastic Sams® over the years, and The $35 Cutting Edge Combo is a great way to say thank you for all of their patronage," according to Scott Colabuono, President and CEO of Fantastic Sams® salons.
Fantastic Sams® has maintained affordable prices over the years while remaining fresh and relevant through new product and service introductions, as well as by creating fashion forward styles for men and women. The Cutting Edge Combo highlights the wide variety of services and products available at Fantastic Sams® and celebrates the heritage of affordability at the nation's largest full-service salon chain.
Every woman needs quality hairstyling appliances in her beauty arsenal to create, shape and finish any glamorous look. Now with NEW Fantastic Sams® Ceramic Dryer and Styling Iron professional quality tools, it's easier and more affordable to try new and different salon-quality hair styles at home.
The Fantastic Sams® Ceramic Dryer dries hair quickly while adding shine and locking in moisture. The powerful yet quiet design is lightweight, so users do not experience wrist fatigue, a common result of daily blow drying. Multiple speeds and heat settings help create more direct blow drying and produce optimal styling results.
The Fantastic Sams® Styling Iron is an adjustable heat iron that is ideal for straightening, curling or adding flip to hair styles. Floating ceramic plates allow for controlled slip without tension or pull, thereby preventing hair breakage for sleek, healthy-looking hair.
According to Scott Colabuono, President and CEO of Fantastic Sams® salons, "We pride ourselves on providing top quality services, treatments and products for our guests at an affordable price. It's exciting that we can now provide styling tools for our guests so they can recreate their salon finished look at home."
Fantastic Sams® styling tools finish any look regardless of hair type. These appliances are necessities for any woman who wants fabulous hair!
Ceramic Dryer Features and Benefits:
1800 Watts for reduced drying time
9 foot cord with convenient hang loop
2 speeds and three heat settings
Cool shoot button
Tourmaline Ceramic Technology reduces water clustering to lock in color and natural oils
Negative Ions and Far Infrared Rays close to cuticle for added shine and less frizz
Ergonomic lightweight design - only 13 oz reduces repetitive stress injuries
Ceramic Dryer Usage:
Towel dry clean hair
Apply FantasticStyle® Thermal Guard before any other styling products to protect hair shaft and improve drying time
Choose your heat setting and dry with or without a styling brush
Finish with Fantastic Sams® Pomade, Molding Mud or Finishing Spray for all day hold and volume
Styling Iron Features and Benefits:
Adjustable heat from 170° (use on thin/fine hair) to 390° (use on thick/coarse hair)
Flash heating from 5 seconds
Ceramic plates have beveled edges 1 " wide x 3 ½ " long
Infused with Nano Tourmaline for long-lasting color and shine
Negative Ion Technology and Far Infrared Rays gently closes the cuticle, sealing in moisture and natural oils
8'6 " long cord with 360° swivel base to avoid tangling
Styling Iron Usage:
Towel dry clean hair
Apply FantasticStyle® Thermal Guard before any other styling products to protect hair shaft and improve drying time
Blow dry hair using the Fantastic Sams® Ceramic Dryer
Turn on iron and select heat on Styling Iron appropriate for hair texture
Keep the iron moving along the strand of hair to avoid damage from excess heat
Finish with FantasticFinish® Shine Serum
AVAILABILITY:
FantasticSams® Ceramic Dryer and Styling Iron will be available at Fantastic Sams salons nationwide in March, 2009. Visit www.fantasticsams.com for locations.
Fantastic Sams Ceramic Dryer....................$99 SRP
Fantastic Sams Styling Iron.........................$99 SRP
Regardless of what type of hair you have, every woman craves shiny, glossy locks. With that in mind, Fantastic Sams Hair Salons lets you turn up the gloss with their NEW! FantasticFinish® Shine Serum, a serum that adds incredible shine while taming frizzy hair. Adding to the success of its Shine Spray, this serum from Fantastic Sams is ideal for those with shorter styles. The convenient pump packaging also allows users to apply the product directly for added shine and manageability.
FantasticFinish® Shine Serum contains Fantasticcomplex?, an exclusive blend of Pro-vitamins, Soy protein and Silicone that strengthens and smoothes hair while adding amazing shine.
This serum is the perfect compliment to a styled 'do' - or an easy way to make unruly hair more manageable - keeping you looking great from day to night.
USAGE:
Pump a small amount into palm and distribute evenly to clean, towel-dried hair for maximum manageability or pump a small amount into palm and smooth over dried hair for incredible shine
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
Pump applicator gives a more direct application versus spray
Wet or Dry Application:
o Use on towel-dried hair for added manageability
o Use on dry hair for incredible shine
Contains FantasticComplex?, an exclusive formulation of pro-vitamins, soy protein and silicone for added strength, smoothness and shine
AVAILABILITY:
FantasticFinish® Shine Serum will be available at Fantastic Sams salons nationwide on November 15, 2008. Visit www.fantasticsams.com for locations.
FantasticFinish® Shine Serum.....................$9.99 SRP
BEVERLY, MA (November 13, 2008) - The best of the best were recognized at this year's Fantastic Sams 2008 Artistic Styling Awards. Stylists from across the nation were honored at an awards dinner held during the company's annual convention, which kicked off September 21st in New Orleans, LA.
The prestigious Fantastic Sams 2008 Stylist of the Year Award went to Bridgett Dohmen, Eau Claire, WI. Bridgett's submissions highlight her outstanding delivery of the latest techniques in cut, color and styling, along with her dedication to offering exceptional guest service.
The annual Artistic Styling Awards competition is open to Fantastic Sams stylists from the U.S. and Canada. The full service hair salon chain received 777 entries this year in the Commercial and Artistic award divisions. Subcategories included Artistic Color, Makeover and Avant-Garde, among others. The top winner, Stylist of the Year, must submit entries from two commercial and one artistic subcategory to enter the competition.
A panel of three independent, top industry professionals judged all of the categories individually on separate tallies at the Beverly corporate headquarters in June. The three judges were Te Nguyen, Tigi Color and education specialist, Gayla Belay-Iyamu, Mizani Education Development Manager, previously a color specialist for Matrix and licensed in Pivot Point Training and Bruce Domizio, a second generation hairdresser, and currently working with Zotos International as R&D manager of Salon services.
The Category Winners for the 2008 Styling Award Category include:
Artistic Division:
Elizabeth Obzud , Colonie, NY for Avant-Garde
Susan Abdinor, Suwanne, GA for Artistic Color
Karmina Angeles, San Marcos, TX for Artistic Cut & Style
Cyndi Nierenberger, Chippewa Falls, WI for Artistic Glamour
Commercial Division:
Pamela Jones, Converse, TX for Color Category
Jennine Nelson, Rhinelander, WI for Glamour Category
Sabrina Yslas, Barstow, CA for Makeover Category
Aja-Tai Romer, Suwanee, GA for Male Category
Patti Mead, Corona, CA for Female Category
Shelly Whitaker, Corona, CA for Boy Category
Kimberly Williams, Daphne, AL for Girl Category
In addition to receiving trophies, The Stylist of the Year and the category winners received cash prizes and had their convention registration fees paid.
BOSTON - Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon brand with nearly 1,400 salons in the US and Canada was recently ranked as one of the 2008 "Top 25 Most Affordable Franchises" by Black Enterprise Magazine. Fantastic Sams was also recognized by Black Enterprise as one of the "Hottest franchise in 2006", one of only six franchisors, and the only hair salon franchise, to be included on both lists.
The "Top 25 Most Affordable Franchises" was featured in the September 2008 issue of Black Enterprise Magazine and Fantastic Sams was recognized as a franchise that is in a recession resistant industry with low start up costs. According to Black Enterprise Magazine, "Our editors consulted with franchisor, franchisees, industry experts, and trade associations to come up with 25 lucrative franchising opportunities."
The publication also gave extra consideration to franchises with minority outreach programs, and those who participate in the MinorityFran Initiative. Fantastic Sams is a charter member of Minority Fran, a program that was recently launched by the International Franchise Association's Diversity institute. Minority Fran works to broaden awareness of franchising within minority communities and to increase the numbers of minority franchise owners, employees and suppliers.
"We are thrilled about our recent recognition by the minority business community, "said Scott Colabuono, CEO of Fantastic Sams. "We want to recruit franchisees who are interested in running a business and who also understand the culture of the clients they serve."
According to the IFA, franchise businesses create some 21 million jobs and $2.3 trillion in total economic output. "The current economic environment has made Fantastic Sams a viable option for aspiring entrepreneurs," adds Colabuono.
Already a big player in the $59 billion hair salon industry, Fantastic Sams offers a full range of hair salon services at a value price point. Catering to men, women and children of all ages, customers at any Fantastic Sams can expect the full service treatment from a professional team of stylists up-to-date on the latest trends and fashions. Haircuts and styles, straightening, coloring, highlights and texturing are all available, as well as beard and mustache grooming, facial waxing and rejuvenating hair treatments. Fantastic Sams' menu of services are also complemented by an exclusive line of hair care products.
To augment the market's growth, Fantastic Sams is currently seeking franchise partners who want to invest in a proven business model with a solid operating system and dedicated corporate support structure, as well as a strong desire to develop an emerging concept in a high-growth industry. The average initial investment to open a Fantastic Sams 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.
"Our franchise partners find our brand an attractive investment," added Colabuono. "Offering a solid, proven system of success, Fantastic Sams allows a franchisee to go into business for themselves, but not by themselves."
For franchising opportunities visit www.fantasticsamsfranchises.com.
BEVERLY, MA (October 26, 2007)-Full service hair salon Fantastic Sams is revamping its image with a new national television ad campaign that better resonates with clients and reinforces the brand's message. After conducting focus groups and online research in 24 markets, Fantastic Sams, along with advertising agency O'Leary and Partners, came up with an innovative TV concept, "Versions of You," and a new tagline: "Your Style Awaits." The new campaign and tagline were unveiled to nearly one thousand Fantastic Sams salon owners and stylists at the salon chain's annual Convention held this past September in Las Vegas, Nevada.
"Our former tagline didn't communicate the Fantastic Sams brand message as effectively as our new line," said Scott Colabuono, President and CEO of Fantastic Sams. "Your Style Awaits acknowledges that our salon guests feel empowered by the choices they can make and reinforces that with the variety of affordable services available at Fantastic Sams salons - even without an appointment, the styling possibilities are endless."
The new TV ad campaign will first appear this month in various markets across the country in two 30-second and 15-second versions. They showcase the options a Fantastic Sams stylist can offer their clients in both cut and color services. The new spots feature a Fantastic Sams guest walking into a salon where she arrives to see four different versions of herself with a either a new cut, color or both. The guest scans her various style options and chooses the one that best suits her for an important upcoming event.
"The new spots also do a nice job of highlighting the professionalism of our stylists, who really act as a resource for our guests: creating styles that help them look terrific and feel confident," said Colabuono. "The 30-second spots also remind viewers that Fantastic Sams is a perfect choice for men and families who care about style."
Check out the spots for yourself at www.fantasticsams.com.
BEVERLY, MA (September 19, 2007) - The best of the best were recognized at this year's Fantastic Sams 2007 Artistic Styling Awards. Stylists from North America were honored at an awards dinner held during the company's annual convention, which kicked off September 9th in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The annual Artistic Styling Awards competition is open to Fantastic Sams stylists from the U.S. and Canada. The full service hair salon chain received 762 entries this year in award categories that included Color Palette, Glamour Look, Makeover, Male Cut and Style, Female Cut and Style, Boy Cut and Style and Girl Cut and Style. The top award, Stylist of the Year, is then chosen from among the top three finalists in each category.
A panel of three independent, top industry professionals judged all of the categories individually on separate tallies at the Beverly corporate headquarters in June. The three judges are David Dupal, renowned platform artist and salon owner, Holly Lillie, Farouk Systems Educator and Manuel Rodriguez, three-time winner of the OMC Global Hairdresser Gold Medal and Education Director for Pivot Point, International.
The prestigious Fantastic Sams 2007 Stylist of the Year Award went to Gwhynn Ashcraft from Daphne, Alabama. Gwhynn's submissions highlight her outstanding delivery of the latest techniques in cut and color, along with her dedication to offering exceptional guest service.
The Category Winners for the 2007 Styling Award Category include:
Ana Vargas , San Antonio, Texas for Color Palette
Bertha Martinez, Long Beach, California for Glamour Look
Heather Thornhill, Daphne, Alabama for Makeover
Maria Haq, San Antonio, Texas for Male Cut and Style
Jennifer Streble, Louisville, Kentucky for Female Cut and Style
Jennifer Bonham-Rauckman, Eau Claire, Wisconsin for Boy Cut and Style
Laura Cisneros, San Antonio, Texas for Girl Cut and Style
In addition to receiving trophies, The Stylist of the Year and the category winners received cash prizes and had their convention registration fees paid.
About Fantastic Sams:
Fantastic Sams® (www.fantasticsams.com) is a self-owned corporation with more than 1400 salons worldwide and 10,000 employees. It has been consistently ranked one of the top 50 franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500® list and most recently ranked as #39 in 2007. Fantastic Sams has been ranked #1 and #2 in the hair care category since 2000, and has been voted as one of the top 100 Fastest Growing Franchises.