Tanning Franchises Vs Independently Owned Tanning Salons

Are you interested in opening a tannign salon but not quite sure if you should buy a franchise or open an independent tanning salon?

This is a very difficult decision many struggle with, tanning franchising Vs independent taning salon.

Tanning Franchise

The benefits of purchasing a tanning franchise are:

• trusted brand name
  
• help with promotions/marketing
  
• help with store grand opening
  
• already proven successful business model

The drawbacks of tanning franchises are:

• paying royalty fees
  
• paying advertising fees
  
• must follow corporate policies - no freedom
  
• large start up costs - franchising fees
  
  

Independent Tanning Salons

The benefits of owning an independent tanning salon are:

• freedom to do any promotion or offer any products you want
  
• all profits are yours to keep
  
• you can carry any brand of lotion you want
  
• you can charge any price you want

The drawbacks of owning an independent tanning salon are:

• risky because business model isn't proven
  
• no help with establishing brand and marketing yourself

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