500 potential people in your database. Will that pay for rent, electricity, bed leases,
insurance, etc year round? (grocery store shopping centers tend to be costly) Now 500 potential does not mean they will tan with you and they will not tan year round. In small towns
co-op businesses do well, Like tanning and smooties, etc.
Did this other salon already close? Or will you be competing against them? If they closed, move into their location. It will save you the cost of buildout. Negotiate in your lease upgrading electrical etc.