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mr belvedere · 09-03-2007, 10:00 PM

Of course we forgive you, Powder! Although, being a "Newbie" and having questions is nothing to beg forgiveness for. In fact, you should be commended for having the guts to come on here and a ask a question that you obviously feel might be "dumb", or "common knowledge" for industry vets - so, kudos to you!

Never had the pleasure, nor the nightmare of being involved in the PB franchise. I know several franchisees that I had done some work for in the past - great people, all of them, and smart. Now watch this, I just said that there to throw off the "dissenters" as it were. hehe Despite everything I know about the tanning business and tanning franchises today, I still believe that a franchise gives the hopeful new salon owner a better chance at making it past the three year mark than someone who opens independently - regardless of their education or real world business experience. Is success in the industry possible without franchising? You bet your bippee it is! That's why there are franchises today! hehe

Let me try to tell you what it is you were hoping to hear now - PB is still in business as a franchise. Their model and equipment choice does not appeal to many people - "many people" being current salon owners that have experience; but I bet their franchisees would disagree. And they are probably right. Have there been PB's that went out of business? Sure. Why? Same reasons the independents don't make it. The only problem I have with tanning franchises, as a seasoned vet that has seen many sides of this business, and others, is that the franchisee starts you out with such a tremendous debt load. The off-season months in this industry are "lean" to say the least, and will only continue to get "leaner" (if you catch my drift) until market equilibrium is attained again. And if "the establishement" has their way, that day will never come.

Well Powder, I hope this didn't scare you off. Please feel free to ask all the questions you want. Some answers you'll like, others you won't, and some will just plain **** you off! hehe
-Belvedere

09-03-2007, 10:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
mr belvedere DERFERATOR Join Date: May 10 2005 Age: 38 Posts: 8,478 Rep Power: 52	Re: Planet Beach Franchise Of course we forgive you, Powder! Although, being a "Newbie" and having questions is nothing to beg forgiveness for. In fact, you should be commended for having the guts to come on here and a ask a question that you obviously feel might be "dumb", or "common knowledge" for industry vets - so, kudos to you! Never had the pleasure, nor the nightmare of being involved in the PB franchise. I know several franchisees that I had done some work for in the past - great people, all of them, and smart. Now watch this, I just said that there to throw off the "dissenters" as it were. hehe Despite everything I know about the tanning business and tanning franchises today, I still believe that a franchise gives the hopeful new salon owner a better chance at making it past the three year mark than someone who opens independently - regardless of their education or real world business experience. Is success in the industry possible without franchising? You bet your bippee it is! That's why there are franchises today! hehe Let me try to tell you what it is you were hoping to hear now - PB is still in business as a franchise. Their model and equipment choice does not appeal to many people - "many people" being current salon owners that have experience; but I bet their franchisees would disagree. And they are probably right. Have there been PB's that went out of business? Sure. Why? Same reasons the independents don't make it. The only problem I have with tanning franchises, as a seasoned vet that has seen many sides of this business, and others, is that the franchisee starts you out with such a tremendous debt load. The off-season months in this industry are "lean" to say the least, and will only continue to get "leaner" (if you catch my drift) until market equilibrium is attained again. And if "the establishement" has their way, that day will never come. Well Powder, I hope this didn't scare you off. Please feel free to ask all the questions you want. Some answers you'll like, others you won't, and some will just plain **** you off! hehe -Belvedere __________________ "A dusty bible leads to a dirty life ..." -Synonymous Last edited by mr belvedere; 09-03-2007 at 10:02 PM.