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Executive Tans
 

Indoor tanning salons along with related products and services.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1991

Franchising Since:

  1995

IFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:145 98.6%  
Company-Owned Units:2 1.4%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:147 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:147 100% In 11 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:147 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Colorado18

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$175K
Cash Investment:$40-60K
Total Investment:$260-500K
Average Total Investment:$275K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$25K
Average Franchise Fee:$25K
On-Going Royalty:$795-1,195/Mo.
Average Royalty:-1%
Advertising Fee:$490-690/Mo.

Average Number of Employees:

   2 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   1,200-8,000

Preferred Sites:

   Strip Center

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:8
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Not Applicable
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Corporate Offices1 Week
2. Location1 Week
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:4
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):3

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   15
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
 
 
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