Business Description

In business for 20 years, TROPI-TAN indoor sun-tanning salons are international design and decor award winners. One of the most progressive salon chains, TROPI-TAN salons also feature a full line of tanning lotions, clothing, and related accessories.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1979

Franchising Since:  1985

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	3	25%
Company-Owned Units:	9	75%
Total Operating Units:	12	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 12 100% In 1 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 12 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Michigan	12

Registered in Following Registration States: Michigan

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$150K
Cash Investment:	$50-100K
Total Investment:	$175-250K
Average Total Investment:	$212K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$20K
Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	3%

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 3 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2,500

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
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?	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:	30
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
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:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Corporate Training Center	80 Hours
2. On-Site	40 Hours
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 25 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Tropi-Tan Franchising.