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GLO Tanning
GLO Tanning franchises luxury sun spas that offer a variety of tanning and spa services, operating under a business model that licenses the brand, provides training, and requires franchisees to purchase specific equipment and supplies while following strict standards and procedures. The target market focuses on females between the ages of 18-39 in a well-developed, competitive industry with national chains and independent operators. Demand is year-round but peaks between February and June due to the seasonal nature of tanning.
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Franchise Costs
6.5% royalty + 3% marketing/tech fund + $250/mo software + $75/mo email/text blasts + $12/mo GLO email ($337/mo total fixed)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 51 franchise GLO Tanning salons in operation for the entire 2024 calendar year.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue: (12 units × $1,103,495.60 + 13 units × $754,429.41 + 13 units × $623,481.26 + 13 units × $542,050.76) / 51 total units = $749,047.96. Median gross revenue is the median of Quartile 3, which contains the 26th unit of the 51 total units.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $749,048
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Unlock financial performance dataGLO Tanning Franchise Analysis
Tanning isn't fading—it's evolving into luxury sun spas, and GLO Tanning is riding that wave with aggressive expansion since 2020. Item 19 financials paint a picture of unit performance that punches above many in beauty services, while a stack of SBA loans signals franchisees are betting big. Can this Oklahoma City brand deliver year-round demand in a seasonal market, or is the glow just skin deep?
Item 7 lays out the initial investment at $759,700-$1,316,500, covering the $45,000 franchise fee plus beds, sprays, and spa buildout for high-end appeal targeting 18-39 women. Ongoing fees total 6.5% royalty, 3% brand/ad fund, plus fixed $337/month for software, blasts, and email—Item 6 details it all. Item 19 shines with average gross sales of $749,048 and median $616,490 across units, suggesting solid top-line potential before 10% fees eat in, though peaks Feb-June mean steady ops matter.
System maturity shows in jumping from 53 to 78 locations (+47%) last year, with 77 franchised, 5 corporate, and 21 projected new units—healthy momentum in a competitive field. SBA data backs viability: 36 loans averaging $783,658, proving banks finance this model. For buyers eyeing beauty, the numbers flag strong revenue but demand tight execution on standards and supplies; growth trend makes it worth a close FDD scrub.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How GLO Tanning Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 92% of Beauty & Spa Services franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Beauty & Spa Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GLO Tanning Current | $760K – $1.3M | $45K | 6.5% | 77 |
| SPORTS CLIPS (SINGLE UNIT) | $237K – $581K | $30K | 6.0% | 1,702 |
| SUPERCUTS | $186K – $323K | $40K | 6.0% | 1,701 |
| DaVi Nails and Em Lash Studio | $61K – $144K | $65K | N/A | 400 |
| PALM BEACH TAN | $648K – $1.1M | $30K | 6.0% | 397 |
| DAVI NAILS | $57K – $125K | $65K | 0.0% | 387 |
Beauty & Spa Services Average 52 franchises | $413K – $743K | $48K | 6.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 52 Beauty & Spa Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for GLO Tanning franchisees (2021 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
36 SBA loans on record
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80 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a GLO Tanning franchise ranges from $759,700 to $1,316,500. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.5% of gross sales.