WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT YOUR INTEREST IN JOINING OUR FRANCHISE FAMILY, AND WE HOPE YOU’LL AGREE THAT SOUTH BEACH IS NOT YOUR ORDINARY TANNING SALON.

 “One of the top 250 salons in the USA!

- Looking Fit Magazine

 “One of the top 6 most innovative salons in the USA!”

-Today’s Image Magazine 

South Beach Tanning Company is a unique chain of salons with a “South Beach Chic” appeal.  Our upscale salon offers a high energy, uniquely stylized interior and an overall experience that continuously exceeds our client’s expectations.  The experience that we provide is designed to reflect our attention to detail.  From the moment they walk-in our clients enjoy an experience which is further enhanced by the spaciousness of our locations, the convenience of extended hours, the flexibility of not needing an appointment and plenty of booths so ensure they don’t need to wait.

South Beach purchases directly from the manufacturers and suppliers so you are guaranteed the best pricing on equipment and products. Our membership program ensures that clients can walk right in and go to a booth without needing to stop and pay for a session.  In addition, it ensure you are paid regardless if a client shows up to tan this month.

Our extensive knowledge of the tanning industry, and complete support from site selection to opening coupled with an extensive training program that covers every aspect of the business.  By the time you leave Orlando, you will be you will have a complete grasp of our sales process, as well as a full understanding of operating a tanning salon.  

FAQs

DO I NEED TO HAVE ANY PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN THE TANNING INDUSTRY? 

You don’t need any prior experience in the tanning industry; however, we do seek franchisees that have strong business management and customer service skills. South Beach is now offering an extended Discovery Week where you will actually shadow one of our company owned locations. This offer is made to financially qualified candidates who have signed all non-disclosure documents. You will still be expected to attend the full training program once you sign a franchise document. 

DOES SOUTH BEACH OFFER FINANCING? 

We don’t provide financing, but we are SBA approved. Our vendor relationships have afforded us great lease terms on equipment for credit-worthy candidates. South Beach has a history of success with SBA lenders, and we will be happy to introduce you to banking sources.

DOES SOUTH BEACH OFFER A MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY? 

Absolutely! SOUTH BEACH understands that you may want the flexibility to open multiple locations and have complete control of your territory. Multi-unit operators also enjoy a reduced initial franchise fee on locations beyond the first. You are provided a protected territory as part of your franchise agreement, and we can discuss a master-area development plan and a multi-unit development plan during our conversations.

WHAT IS THE INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE AND ONGOING ROYALTY FEE? 

The initial franchisee fee is $25,000. We are unique in the industry as we offer a tiered royalty program. In year one, you will only pay 4%, 5% in year two, and 6% in years three and beyond. We believe that this approach allows you to maximize cash flow as you are building your business. In addition, you will pay 2% for national marketing, which includes all pre-designed ad material and brochures, coordinated monthly email campaigns, your website maintenance, and access to our marketing director.

HOW LONG WILL I BE AT TRAINING AND WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO LEARN? 

Our initial training program consists of approximately one week of classroom and on-site training at a South Beach-owned location in Orlando, Florida. In addition, one of our representatives will be at your site for up to 7 days (to be scheduled around your opening). Your training program is intensive and includes all aspects of running your tanning salon.

WILL YOU ASSIST ME WITH ESTABLISHING MY VENDOR RELATIONSHIPS AND INITIAL INVENTORY PURCHASE?

We strongly believe that you will benefit from the relationships that we have formed over the past decade. Our team will work side by side with you to ensure that you maximize your initial inventory purchase with projected sales based on our broad experience of opening new stores in various markets. 

WILL YOU HELP ME FIND THE BEST LOCATION?

We have significant data on the demographic characteristics of our existing customers. We know how far they travel, what their median household income looks like, and we understand the general location requirements that give you the best chance for success. Our team will evaluate locations as you provide them to us. In the end, the choice of location is yours, but we would like to have significant input in the process.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO OPEN ONCE I HAVE SIGNED A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT?

Your first location will generally open within 6 months of signing your agreement. If your location has already been identified, the time to open can be reduced considerably.

WILL YOU HELP ME WITH MY INITIAL MARKETING STRATEGY AND GRAND OPENING?

Yes. We will assist you with all aspects of your opening, and we will be in attendance. We will work with you to develop a customized marketing strategy to promote your opening.