Sunchain Tanning Centers
At a Glance
Products & Services: Tanning salon & products
Number of Locations:
Total Investment: $111.96K - 252.3K
Founded: 1994
Began Franchising: 1995
Private Owned
About Sunchain Tanning Centers
Edward Chaney founded Sunchain Tanning Centers in 1994. Sunchain opened its first franchise in 1995. The privately held business is based in Scottsdale, Arizona, and incorporates secondary products like tanning lotions and lamps in order to keep abreast of the ever-increasing tanning trend. Originally developed in Europe, the tanning salon industry has been around for more than 17 years.Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $111,960 - $252,300
Franchise Fee: $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000
Operations
50% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (67% 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: 5 days. Manager training : 4 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Multi-club membership