SUN TAN CITY
Sun Tan City franchises operate tanning salons offering UV and sunless tanning services, spa and wellness treatments such as hydromassage, sauna, red light therapy, infrared light, and cryotherapy, along with skin care, beauty products, and related merchandise. The business model centers on licensing the proprietary system, trademarks, operational standards, training, and marketing support to franchisees for establishing salons in designated areas, with additional options for area development agreements. The target market primarily consists of individuals aged 18-44 seeking tanning and wellness services, with peak sales from February to June due to seasonality.
Franchise Costs
8% royalty + 2% national marketing fund + $516-$851/mo fixed tech fees (incl. $127-$457 client services, $150 ecommerce, $75 software, email blast, music, etc.)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 162 Franchised Salons open for the entire 12-month period ended December 31, 2024
* All values extracted directly from Table 2.1 on page 4, which presents data for 162 Franchised Salons. No explicit data for net income, net profit, EBITDA, or expense breakdowns were provided to calculate profit ranges or margins, nor were specific quartile averages available.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How SUN TAN CITY Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 88% of Beauty & Spa Services franchises
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Beauty & Spa Services
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Beauty & Spa Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SUN TAN CITY Current | $676K – $1.1M | $30K | 8.0% | 162 |
| SPORTS CLIPS (SINGLE UNIT) | $289K – $475K | $30K | 6.0% | 1,754 |
| 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 49 franchises | $411K – $755K | $48K | 6.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 49 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
+6 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SUN TAN CITY franchisees (2014 – 2015)
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.
Franchisee Contacts
163 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a SUN TAN CITY franchise ranges from $676,290 to $1,114,750. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
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