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Fantastic Sams vs Palm Beach Tan

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Fantastic Sams and Palm Beach Tan are personal care & beauty franchises. Fantastic Sams requires an investment of $163K – $453K while Palm Beach Tan requires $755K – $1.3M. In terms of revenue, Palm Beach Tan reports higher average unit revenue at $549K. On SBA loan performance, Palm Beach Tan has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to Fantastic Sams (22.2%). FranchiseVerdict rates Fantastic Sams C (Average) and Palm Beach Tan A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$163K – $453K
$755K – $1.3M
Franchise Fee
$35K
$30K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$325K
$549K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
22.2% (537 loans)
0.0% (11 loans)
Total Units
512
634
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1976
2001
FDD Year
2026
2026