Business Description

Indoor tanning salons along with related products and services.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1991

Franchising Since:  1995

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	41	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	41	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 41 100% In 11 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 41 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Colorado	18

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

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
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
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 Offices	1 Week
2. Location	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 15 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Executive Tans.