Business Description

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. Our salons provide superior customer service with an alternative, exciting atmosphere. PLANET BEACH CONTEMPO SPA will focus solely on the service of tanning and the sale of retail products that enhance the tanning experience.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1995

Franchising Since:  1996

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	354	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	354	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 335 94.6% In 31 States Canada: 18 5.1% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 1 0.3% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 354 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. California	21
2. Louisiana	52
3. Texas	29

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$225K
Cash Investment:	$100K
Total Investment:	$213-370K
Average Total Investment:	$292K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,000-1,500

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

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
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?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	65
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
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:	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:
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Planet Beach Contempo Spa.