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Originally Posted by DolceEntGroup
I have been tanning for along time and just recently decided after much market research and studying my market that I wanted to open a tanning salon. I have over 6 years of experience with marketing and owning a business.. I have the perfect marketing plan and concept for the tanning salon
However, my question is.. How big of a square footage of space should I go for and how many beds? We're going toward the "Luxurious Tanning" and will provide complimentary beverages, celebrities tanning w/ us, etc..
Here are my questions.
1.) What software is best? SunLync, SunTouch?
2.) Would the location be best in a shopping center?
3.) How much capital are we looking at investing?
4.) Typically, how much do the beds run?
5.) What are some things I need to know about opening a tanning salon?
Thanks for all your help, my experience comes from running an entertainment company.. We have lots of ideas that will make this a great place to go.
Let me know!
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I'm just curious -- what kind of market research have you been doing that would leave you to believe opening a tanning salon is a good investment?
How is your business plan (if you have one) fleshed out when you have no idea how many beds you want to put in there or how much each square foot is going to cost?
If you are serious, have ANY experience in opening, owning and operating any kind of business then I am going to suggest you hire a consultant (from this industry) to assist you in this endeavor -- Your capital investment is going to start at (lowballfigureof) 275K -- minimum --don't blow that kind of cash, in this industry without hiring a reputable consultant to go over these "perfect plans" with you.
PS: This advice is PRICELESS.