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Re: Texas Newbie - Questions
Ditto on the ETS equipment. I think there are much better choices in equipment. I do use ETS Sunscape equipment and it produces very good profits. However, I would choose something different for your work-horses.
Bed maintenance is something that becomes more and more important as time goes on. How easy are lamp changes? How readily available are parts, etc.
Look at what equipment your competition has... you want to appear better to your clients.
Timing...June thru Jan. are breakeven months at best. So keep your staff lean. You should only need one staff person on at a time with only 15 units.
We feel that 18-24 units per location is optimal number for highest profits. Sure you can't squeeze in 3 more rooms? Even if you wait to add equipment till later? Just a thought.
Are you going to be able to get from gym to salon? Maybe during summer you could staff both with just one person, especially in the first 2 shifts? That would be helpful.
Good luck... we opened our first salon 3 years ago... 1 new one per year since then, and I love the business... but you have to prepare for JASON! (july,aug,sep,oct,nov) It will put a lot of new salons out of business.
PM me for any specific questions, and ignore the way negative comments on here. Since you are already a business owner, you have a lot of experience that will help you be successful.
GOOD LUCK!
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