| Frequently Asked Questions |
How much hair care experience do I need?
Do I have to be at the salon from open to close?
What makes the professional salon industry
a wise investment?
So, what do I get for my investment?
Can I own more than one Fantastic Sams salon?
What are the requirements for owning a Fantastic
Sams?
How much money can I make?
Why should I invest in Fantastic Sams?
What is my next step?
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How much hair care experience do I need? |
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Absolutely none! Over 80% of the people
who invest in our franchise have no hair care training or background.
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Do I have to be at the salon from open to close?
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No.
Your input in the daily operation of your business is very important,
but because most of our owners are not stylists, we emphasize
the management side of business ownership. Furthermore, many
of our franchise owners have multiple units so it would be impossible
for them to be at every salon, all of the time. Training classes,
Regional Educators and guidelines for finding and evaluating
a staff and potential managers all aid you in building a team
in each salon you own. |
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What makes the professional salon industry a
wise investment? |
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This is not a fad.
With sales steadily climbing, the professional salon industry
has proven to be virtually recession proof. In 1998 alone, sales
totaled over $50 billion dollars! What's more, with an ever
increasing number of women joining the workforce, coupled with
our increased awareness of image, the demand for professional
hair care services will undoubtedly continue to rise. Although
the industry sales are impressive, the fact that the hair care
industry is an all cash, no receivables and high-repeat business
is even more attractive. |
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So, what do I get for my investment? |
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Where do we begin?
A lot of things make us unique in the world of franchising.
When you tour our facilities in St. Petersburg and meet all
of the people here to support you, one of the things you will
notice is how much help we give you. Initially, you will likely
be in contact with us on a daily basis. Then, as you become
more comfortable with all of the aspects of running your business,
we will provide you with the direction you need to go to the
next level of operation...multiple units.
- Site Selection Assistance
- Complete Business Layout
- Buying Power
- Financing Assistance
- Comprehensive Training Programs For You and Your Staff
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Can I own more than one Fantastic Sams salon?
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Yes! One out of every
three Fantastic Sams franchisees owns multiple units. Our system
makes Fantastic Sams an ideal choice for a multiple investment.
Some of our franchisees own more than a dozen units. You can
expand at your own rate, knowing that we will be there to assist
and support you every step of the way. |
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What are the requirements for owning a Fantastic
Sams? |
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We are looking for owners
who are:
Aggressive & Hardworking
Friendly & Outgoing
Team Players
Goal Oriented
Believers in the Power of Franchising
While some franchises may cost half a million dollars or more,
Fantastic Sams remains an affordable investment. Although some
of the people we work with get business loans and invest as
little as $25,000 - $30,000 of their own money, larger developers
also have a place within our system. |
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How much money can I make? |
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In adherence with franchise
regulations, we are strictly prohibited from making any profit
claims. To aid you, an earnings claim is in the Uniform Franchise
Offering Circular (UFOC) that you will receive at our first
face-to-face meeting. Thereafter, we will also be happy to provide
you with a list of current franchise owners. Many of these franchisees
will be happy to share information with you, providing you with
first-hand knowledge of their experience as a Fantastic Sams
franchisee. |
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Why should I invest in Fantastic Sams? |
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With over 1,300 salons,
Fantastic Sams is the world's largest hair care franchise. Although
nothing is ever 100% "fail safe", building within
our system will greatly enhance your opportunity for success.
From construction layout, equipment and products, to location,
marketing and training, you will benefit from the experience
and care we provide.
Since 1974, we have been committed to providing men, women
and children the best in affordable hair care. The family
is now "on the go" more than ever and our convenient
services and locations are there, or soon will be, to fill
that need.
Our mission statement defines this guiding principle.
Fantastic Sams is a modern, full service hair care company
that makes people feel better about themselves by providing
guaranteed quality hair care services and products at a moderate
price to the entire family in a wholesome atmosphere.
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What is my next step? |
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Call the Fantastic Sams
Hotline at 1-888-326-7267 to schedule an introductory meeting
with a Franchise Representative or complete the Request For
Information. Taking either step in no way obligates you. It
simply allows us to learn more about one another.
You are about to make an important decision. The great news
is you are not alone. Hundreds of people before you have invested
their time, hard work and ideas. You'll get the benefit of
that. By joining Fantastic Sams, you become part of our team
and receive the knowledge and experience we've developed.
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| This information is not intended as an
offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise.
It is for information purposes only. Currently, the following states
and countries regulate the offer and sale of franchises: In the U.S.:
California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota,
New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia,
Washington, and Wisconsin. International: Australia, Brazil, Canada
(Alberta only), France, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia, Spain. If you are
a resident of one of these states or countries, we will not offer
you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable
presale registration and disclosure requirements in your jurisdiction. |
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