FRANCHISE FR#118

 

This franchise is the largest and fastest growing Tanning Salon franchise.  With over 180 salon locations through the U.S. and Canada, it is the universal, premiere, upscale tanning salon franchise.  The tanning salons provide superior customer service with an alternative, exciting atmosphere.

 

With the franchise’s proven business plan franchisees are able to be in business for themselves, but not by themselves.  The franchise offers franchisees a vast array of support systems and services including individual market analysis, site-selection, salon layout & design, salon management, management software, as well as exclusive on-site and on-line educational training programs.

 

Training Industry FACTS

-        Franchise ranks #1 in Tanning Industry

-        Looking Fit Fact Book estimates approximate 28.6 million tanning customers in 2002

-        Tanning is a consolidating industry

-        Cash business with little inventory

-        Member of ITA, IFA, CFA

 

Competitive Advantages

-        Lower start-up requirements

-        Franchisee school & on-line training

-        Owner absentee option

-        Multi-faceted corporate infrastructure

-        State-of-the-Art Equipment

-        Private label retail & skincare products

-        Personal POS (point of sale) software

-        Multi-unit & development opportunities

 

The Ideal Candidate

-        “We look for hard-working, motivated, energetic team players with a strong work ethic who realize the importance of customer relations and service.”

-        Tanning industry experience is not required

-        Have access to $40K liquid capital

 

ESTIMATED STARTUP COSTS

 

 

5-unit

3-unit

Single

Franchise Fee

$ 11,980

$ 13,300

$25,000

PB Tanning Equip.

$ 65,300

$ 65,300

$65,300

Project Management

$ 4,850

$ 4,850

$ 4,850

Utility & Location Deposits

$ 5,500

$ 5,500

$ 5,500

Computer/Software

$ 3,800

$ 3,800

$ 3,800

Leasehold Improvements

$ 45,000

$ 45,000

$ 45,000

Retail fixtures

$ 200

$ 200

$ 200

Indoor & outdoor signage

$ 5,200

$ 5,200

$ 5,200

Grand Opening Advertising

$ 3,000

$ 3,000

$ 3,000

Printing

$ 600

$ 600

$ 600

Phone & Fax

$ 300

$ 300

$ 300

Furniture

$ 3,550

$ 3,550

$ 3,550

Office Supplies

$ 350

$ 350

$ 350

Wholesale Goods

$ 4,700

$ 4,700

$ 4,700

Washer & Dryer

$ 800

$ 800

$ 800

Insurance Down Payment

$ 400

$ 400

$ 400

Corporation Set-up Fees

$ 300

$ 300

$ 300

Miscellaneous

$ 500

$ 500

$ 500

Working Capital

$10,000

$ 10,000

$ 10,000

TOTALS

$ 166,330

$ 167,650

$ 179,350

 

ASSUMPTIONS

-        Estimate based on 9-unit arrangement.  Optional set up charges not included.

-        Includes Type II architectural drawings (1,400 SF space)

-        Leasehold improvements based on a 1,400 SF space built out of a standard “Vanilla Box”.

-        Minimum required.

 

START-UP CAPITAL

- The minimum start-up capital required to become a franchisee is generally, $40K.  Franchise offers assistance for franchisees and potential franchisees to find financial backing from numerous sources.