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Fantastic Sams vs Hand And Stone

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Fantastic Sams and Hand And Stone are personal care & beauty franchises. Fantastic Sams requires an investment of $163K – $453K while Hand And Stone requires $321K – $865K. In terms of revenue, Hand And Stone reports higher average unit revenue at $1.3M. On SBA loan performance, Hand And Stone has a lower charge-off rate (2.2%) compared to Fantastic Sams (22.2%). FranchiseVerdict rates Fantastic Sams C (Average) and Hand And Stone A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$163K – $453K
$321K – $865K
Franchise Fee
$35K
$50K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$325K
$1.3M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
22.2% (537 loans)
2.2% (101 loans)
Total Units
512
615
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1976
2005
FDD Year
2026
2025