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
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,