FANTASTIC SAMS
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $30,000 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $149,000 – $326,000 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 6% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | MN |
| Legal name (Item 1) | Fantastic Sams Franchise Corporation |
| FDD issuance date | 2025-05-23 |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 4 (Item 20, p.42) |
| Brand website | https://www.fantasticsams.com |
About FANTASTIC SAMS
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Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 565 | 0 | 565 |
| 2024 | 512 | 0 | 512 |
| 2025 | 484 | 0 | 484 |
Source: Item 20, p.44-51 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 126 (Item 20, p.44-51 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 10 (Item 3, p.11 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.14 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): Disclosed actions are mostly franchisor cases against former franchisees over post-term noncompetes, continued operation, and trademark use, plus franchisee claims of misrepresentation and inadequate support. The 2025-2026 matters are in settlement, abeyance, or a new franchise agreement; the 2017-2018 matters were settled and dismissed. (Item 3, p.11-13 of the FDD)
Item 19 — franchisor-provided financial performance representations
These figures are the franchisor's own representations in Item 19 of its FDD. They are not verified earnings and are not a promise of what any unit will earn.
| Average revenue | $325,419 (Item 19, p.42-44 of the FDD) |
| Median revenue | $300,755 (Item 19, p.42-44 of the FDD) |
| Revenue range | $68,577 – $1,038,420 (Item 19, p.42-44 of the FDD) |
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | No (Item 15, p.37-38 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | Yes (Item 15, p.37-38 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): You will not receive an exclusive territory. After site approval, the franchisor designates a limited Protected Area, usually a half-mile radius, and will not open or allow another franchisee to open a Salon inside it. Dessange salons may be located in that area. (Item 12, p.34-35 of the FDD)
Training: In these cases, you will pay all costs you incur in attending the initial training programs, including training program costs owed to us or other third party and travel, lodging, meals and other incidental expenses (see Item 7 of this Disclosure Document). (Item 11, p.25 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Additional training, including conventions, seminars, and meetings
- Operating assistance and advice on products, services, marketing, purchasing, bookkeeping, accounting, and inventory control
- Administration of the national advertising fund
- Administration of the regional advertising fund
- Approval of local marketing
- Additional assistance beyond standard support at the franchisor's discretion on request
- Access to the confidential Operations Manual
- Site-selection criteria, location approval, and grand-opening marketing plan assistance
Source: Item 11, p.26-29 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Maple Grove, MN (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Parent company | Fantastic Sams International Corporation (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 10 years (Item 17, p.38-42 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 0 (Item 20, p.44-51 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask FANTASTIC SAMS directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, you do not receive an exclusive territory. The franchisor may sell additional franchises in the same area. It may also operate company units there. Or it may sell through other channels. No area is reserved for you. No area is closed to you by another franchisee's exclusivity either. Placement is the franchisor's decision.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory. We offer and sell franchises for Salons (as defined below). FSAM, FSI Corp and DGNA do not own or operate Salons and do not franchise any line of business but may do so in the future.”
Availability
Because this brand grants no exclusive territory, there are no territory-based exclusions: no area is reserved for an existing franchisee, and no area is reserved for you. Whether a new unit is placed anywhere is the franchisor's decision under Item 12.
Next steps with FANTASTIC SAMS
Put FANTASTIC SAMS on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.