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Palm Beach Tan

PALM BEACH TAN sells UV-free tanning equipment and skincare products to independently operated tanning salons, tanning services and skincare products directly to consumers and tanning salon franchises to independent operating companies.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1990

Franchising Since:

2001

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	110	35.3%
Company-Owned Units:	202	64.7%
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Total Operating Units:	312	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	199	100%	In 5 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	199	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Texas	32
2. North Carolina	4
3. Maryland	2

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$1MM
Cash Investment:	$150-200K
Total Investment:	$556.7-819.2K
Average Total Investment:	$688K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	2%/4%/6%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	5%

Average Number of Employees:

6 Full-time, 6 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

3,200

Preferred Sites:

Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Earnings Claims Provided?

Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	7
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	No

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

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

Training:
1. Franchisee Organization Dallas, TX	3 Days
2. Operator Trianing Dallas, TX	4 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	2
Personal Interview(s):	5

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:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

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

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: