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Planet Beach Contempo Spa

For the benefit of our customers and the communities we serve, we will remain dedicated to the continued success of each PLANET BEACH CONTEMPO SPA franchise. Planet Beach created the Contempo Spa concept and is leading the way in revolutionizing the spa industry! A perfect hybrid of the spa and UV therapy industries. Our idea is simple. With convenient, affordable and self-automated spa treatments and high quality skincare and nutrition products, we are sure to help you achieve your total skincare, wellness and stress relief goals.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1995

Franchising Since:

1996

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	324	99.7%
Company-Owned Units:	1	0.3%
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Total Operating Units:	325	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	299	92%	In 37 States
Canada:	18	5.5%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	8	2.5%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	325	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Florida	52
2. Louisiana	48
3. Texas	29

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$300K
Cash Investment:	$80-125K
Total Investment:	$140.8-281K
Average Total Investment:	$211K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees:

2 Full-time, 4 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

1,400-1,800

Preferred Sites:

Free-standing Building, 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:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	45
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	Brochures, Promotional Items
Additional Services:	In-house Marketing
Other Marketing Support:	Department Support

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

Training:

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	N/A
General Business Experience:	N/A
Specific Industry Experience:	N/A
Formal Education:	N/A
Psychological Profile:	N/A
Personal Interview(s):	N/A

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:	For prospects that are veterans, we will offer them an opportunity to join the PLANET BEACH system (for single or multi-unit agreements) with an extra added incentive. We offer $2,500 off the franchise fee (for single or multi-unit agreements) if the prospect meets the criteria of the VetFran Program.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 0 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes
Overseas:	Yes

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: