Fantastic Sams Franchise Corp. is an American full-service haircare franchise (Fantastic Sams Cut & Color) in U.S. and Canada who pioneered the concept of a no-appointment, walk-in hair salon.[1] With over 500 franchised locations, it was the first nationally franchised unisex salon chain in the U.S. and it is one of the largest salon chains in the U.S.
 Fantastic Sams in Ypsilanti, Michigan | |
| Fantastic Sams Cut & Color | |
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| Company type | Private |
| Industry | Haircare |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Founder | Sam Ross |
| Headquarters | Maple Grove, MN |
Number of locations | 560+ |
| Revenue | US$2.2 Billion (2022) |
| Owner | Ross family (1974–2011) Dessange International (2011–present) |
| Website | fantasticsams.com |
History
editFantastic Sams was founded in 1974 by Sam Ross in Memphis, Tennessee. Franchising began in 1976, under the title "Incredible Sam's" but was changed in 1981 to "Fantastic Sams" so that it was easier to say.[2] Fantastic Sams salons also sell Fantastic Sams hair-care products.[3]
Fantastic Sams Cut & Color was acquired in 2011 by Dessange International, a European beauty salon chain.[4][5] Tom Boitz is CEO as of 2021.[6]
Fantastic Sams launched a brand redesign in 2014, which included a new logo and new store design. Fantastic Sams Cut & Color also added several new product offerings.
References
edit- ^ "Fantastic Sams Franchise Brand Evolution Drives Strong Growth". finance.yahoo.com. 18 August 2015. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ "Sam Ross obituary".
- ^ Haircare products at its official website
- ^ "The Fantastic Sam's Franchise is Acquired by Dessange International". thebeautyexperience.com. Retrieved 2020-02-20.
- ^ "Dessange acquires Fantastic Sams". www.cosmeticsbusiness.com. Retrieved 2020-02-20.
- ^ "Fantastic Sams, Dessange Group North America Announce Thomas Boitz as CEO". PRWeb. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
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