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At a Glance

Products & Services: Indoor tanning salon

Number of Locations: 47

Total Investment: $195K - 867K

Founded: 1994

Began Franchising: 2000

Private Owned

Franchise Units

Year U.S. Canadian International Company Owned
2010 41 0 0 6
2009 55 0 0 4
2008 61 0 0 4
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new units internationally.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $195,000 - $867,000
Franchise Fee: $32,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $55,000
Operations
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators).
Financing Type In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week+. At franchisee's location: Up to 5 days. Ongoing phone support
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Media kit

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #303 (2010), #313 (2009), #340 (2008),

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