#204
At a Glance
Products & Services: Tanning salon
Number of Locations: 232
Total Investment: $556.7K - 819.2K
Founded: 1990
Began Franchising: 1998
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 129 |
| 2010 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 99 |
| 2009 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 77 |
| 2008 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 71 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $556,695 - $819,200
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4-6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4-6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $500,000
Liquid Cash Available: $250,000
Operations
63% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 10. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At franchisee's location: 1 week. At grand opening : 1 week.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Local store marketing
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