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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% ad fund + $337/mo technology and email fees
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 65 franchise GLO Tanning salons in operation for the 2025 calendar year.
* Calculated weighted average revenue for 65 franchised salons: (16 units × $1,012,384.55 + 16 units × $753,212.40 + 16 units × $618,445.85 + 17 units × $529,885.20) / 65 total units = $725,426.66. The median gross revenue is taken from the Median Gross Sales of Quartile 3, as the 33rd unit (median position for 65 units) falls within this quartile.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $725,427
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Key Insights
- Higher investment than 91% of Beauty & Spa Services franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Beauty & Spa Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GLO Tanning Current | $759K – $1.4M | $45K | 6.5% | 108 |
| 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 |
| DAVI NAILS | $57K – $125K | $65K | 0.0% | 387 |
| PHENIX SALON SUITES | $425K – $2.3M | $53K | 0.3% | 369 |
Beauty & Spa Services Average 56 franchises | $412K – $750K | $49K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 56 Beauty & Spa Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
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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94 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Unlock contactsDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
One instance of offering and selling franchises without proper registration in Maryland, resulting in a consent order, rescission offer, and penalty.
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 $759,200 to $1,448,000. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.5% of gross sales.