Fantastic Sams

Fantastic Sams Holding 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 800 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 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] Kathie S. Lee is the Chief Executive Officer and Board Member as of July 2018. During her career Ms. Lee has managed the global business, development, legal and compliance functions for various public and private U.S. and international companies, where she was a member of executive committees and boards of directors and held roles as Executive Vice President of Business Development, Global Chief Administrative Officer, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Legal Officer.

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. Included in the launch was an agreement with Tigi[6] to be the dominant color supplier for the Brand.