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The Tan Company

At a Glance

Products & Services: Tanning salon

Number of Locations: 63

Total Investment: $393.35K - 739.93K

Founded: 1994

Began Franchising: 2001

Private Owned

Franchise Units

Year U.S. Canadian International Company Owned
2011 49 0 0 14
2010 49 0 0 14
2009 53 0 0 17
2008 55 0 0 18
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $393,354 - $739,928
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $250,000
Liquid Cash Available: $60,000 - $125,000
Operations
29% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 - 5. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (40% of current franchisees are owner/operators).

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 4 weeks. At franchisee's location: 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,

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #320 (2010), #389 (2009),