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Tropi-Tan Franchising
5152 Commerce Rd.
Flint, MI 48507
800#: (866) 818-1826
Tel: (810) 230-6789
Fax: (810) 230-1115
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.tropitan.biz
Contact: Mr. Vince Lorraine, President
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
Established: 1979
First Franchise: 1985
Franchise Units: 2
Company-Owned Units: 6
Total Units: 8
Distribution:
U.S. -- 8;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 1 State
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 12 in MI
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 25
Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 3, 1, 3, 3, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: MI (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 3 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,500 SF; FS, SC
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $50-100K
Total Investment: $175-250K
Average Total Investment: $212.5K
Minimum Net Worth: $150K
Fees:
-Franchise: $20K
-Average Franchise Fee: $20.0K
-Royalty: 5%
-Average Royalty: 5.0%
-Advertising: 3%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: Yes/5
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 30
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 80 Hours at Corporate Training Center; 40 Hours On-Site.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: All Countries
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