FANTASTIC SAMS DEVELOPMENT AGENT PRORAM
The Fantastic Sams Development Agent Program offers franchisees the right to solicit qualified candidates in a defined territory to become franchisees of Fantastic Sams branded salons and to provide certain training and support services to those franchisees. Fantastic Sams salons provide a full range of hair care services and products tailored for men, women, and children. The business model focuses on recruiting and supporting salon franchisees, targeting existing salon owners interested in development opportunities.
Franchise Costs
No royalty or ad fund. $150/yr technology fee (~$13/mo). Other fees incident-based or variable.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How FANTASTIC SAMS DEVELOPMENT AGENT PRORAM Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Beauty & Spa Services (ranked #1 of 49)
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Beauty & Spa Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FANTASTIC SAMS DEVELOPMENT AGENT PRORAM Current | $49K – $102K | $55K | N/A | 4 |
| SPORTS CLIPS (SINGLE UNIT) | $289K – $475K | $30K | 6.0% | 1,754 |
| SUPERCUTS | $186K – $323K | $40K | 6.0% | 1,701 |
| DaVi Nails and Em Lash Studio | $61K – $144K | $65K | N/A | 400 |
| PALM BEACH TAN | $648K – $1.1M | $30K | 6.0% | 397 |
| DAVI NAILS | $57K – $125K | $65K | 0.0% | 387 |
Beauty & Spa Services Average 49 franchises | $411K – $755K | $48K | 6.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 49 Beauty & Spa Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for FANTASTIC SAMS DEVELOPMENT AGENT PRORAM franchisees (2010 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily non-compete enforcement and post-termination covenant disputes with former franchisees, fee nonpayment and termination matters, and counterclaims alleging breach of contract and misrepresentations.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a FANTASTIC SAMS DEVELOPMENT AGENT PRORAM franchise ranges from $48,500 to $101,500. This includes a franchise fee of $55,000.
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