Q&A With Fantastic Sams Employees
Are you ready to join a community of creative, talented people who love what they do in a fun-filled, ever-changing atmosphere with opportunity for advancement? Fantastic Sams® has opportunities for all levels of stylists, from enthusiastic new graduates to established professionals. We also offer FREE ongoing training opportunities on the latest trends and techniques to give our stylists a professional edge. With over 1,000 salons nationwide, Fantastic Sams is the world’s largest full-service hair care franchise. When you join our family, you become part of the outstanding reputation we’ve built for over 40 years. Competitive salaries, career advancement opportunities, extensive retail lines and flexible hours are just some of the benefits you’ll find at most Fantastic Sams Hair Salons.
How employees describe working at Fantastic Sams
The only place that layers properly
The other ladies I work with are kind, understanding and caring. We can all get along pretty well for the most part, and we can turn to each other for guialdance as needed.
I lived Welch management they hired me same day and started next morning. After interview they didn't have much interaction unless I went in for training .which I passed 100.00
Owner owes me money. My pay check bounced twice and the owner never apologized or trying in any way to pay me. Can't get a hold of head quarters.
Professional company with great products
What it's like to work at Fantastic Sams
- Fantastic Sams employees generally work 8.0 hrs a day
- Employees at Fantastic Sams report the work pace is comfortably fast
- 66% of Fantastic Sams employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Fantastic Sams employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 81% of Fantastic Sams employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Fantastic Sams Employees
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How can I improve my chances of being hired at Fantastic Sams?
Come in dressed well, on time for the interview, have good references, and a good technical. Research the salon you want to work at. Go get your hit styled etc....check out the workers
How secure do you feel at your job at Fantastic Sams?
I should feel 100% secure but rumors constantly swirl around and it’s very annoying
How's the morale at Fantastic Sams?
It used to be better than it is now.
What unique perks and benefits does Fantastic Sams provide?
It offers unlimited clientele and the hours aren’t bad at all.
What's the office layout like at Fantastic Sams?
The owners are almost non existent At this point and the managers are very bitter about it
How much diversity is there among employees at Fantastic Sams?
Very little in our franchise
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Fantastic Sams?
That the owners would just randomly change our benefits and pay and also cut vacation time and act like they’re doing US a favor by then going back to the old pay scale but at a lower percentage
What kind of people succeed at Fantastic Sams?
Motivated, team players, on time, friendly with good customer service.
What do employees at Fantastic Sams think about their benefits?
Fantastic Sams employees rate their overall benefits a F and most of them think the perks are Neutral. 36% of Fantastic Sams employees say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees also get 0-10 days of paid vacation, and most of the employees believe the cash value of their benefits is less than $500/mo.
How's career growth and advancement at Fantastic Sams?
50% of the same employees also feel like Fantastic Sams is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees do not have a mentor to help them navigate their career at Fantastic Sams.
How are the managers at Fantastic Sams?
Fantastic Sams employees rate their manager a D or 55/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. Most of the employees (67%) also doesn't feel comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
What's the pay like for employees at Fantastic Sams?
Fantastic Sams employees rates their pay and overall compensation a F or 45/100. 45% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 33% of employees get raises every year.









