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Palm Beach Tan
13800 Senlac Dr.
Framers Branch, TX 75234


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Business Description

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:  2002

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

10

25%
Company-Owned Units:3075%
 
Total Operating Units:
40
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:40100%In 5 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
40
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Texas32
2. North Carolina4
3. Maryland2

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:$500K
Total Investment:$345-612K
Average Total Investment:$478K
 
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? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

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
 
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
 
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, TX3 Days
2. Operator Trianing Dallas, TX4 Weeks
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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