World Franchising

	Find a Franchise

Industries
	Automotive Baked Goods Beauty-Related Building & Construction Business-Related Child-Related Clothing & Accessories Computer & Internet Home Related Education-Related Fast Food Restaurants Frozen Desserts Health & Fitness Lodging Maintenance Services Party-Related Personnel Services Pet Products/Services Photography Printing Publications Real Estate Restaurants (Sit-Down) Retail Food Retail Stores Security-Related Services Sports & Recreation Travel Video

Franchise Picks

Newsletter Sign-up

Tropi-Tan Franchising

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:

1986

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	8	53.3%
Company-Owned Units:	7	46.7%
	______	_____
Total Operating Units:	15	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	15	100%	In 1 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
	______	_____
Total:	15	100%

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:	$191.5-380K
Average Total Investment:	$286K

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?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

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

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

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:	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?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

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

FRANCHISE INFORMATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: