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eileen · 05-11-2008, 10:20 PM

"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?"

Hi Dolce,
1.) I can't say which software is the best I've only ever used Helios. So far its performed well and does all the things we need it to. No major issues.
2.) Try to pick a location where you get a lot of drive by traffic. We are in a small strip center but it's at an extremely busy intersection. We have 3 corporations with over 5000 employees across the street from us and we're centrally located in the middle of 14 high schools. IMO your location is probably one of the most important decisions since this is your first salon.
3.) For a higher end salon you can expect to spend between 250K and 350K.
4.) New commercial tanning units can cost anywhere from 5k to over 50K.
5.) There is A LOT to know about opening a tanning salon! :)

If you anymore specific questions I would be happy to tell you how we handled them.

05-11-2008, 10:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
eileen kiss me I'm Derf Join Date: Feb 10 2005 Posts: 6,819 Rep Power: 17	Re: Opening a Tanning Salon "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?" Hi Dolce, 1.) I can't say which software is the best I've only ever used Helios. So far its performed well and does all the things we need it to. No major issues. 2.) Try to pick a location where you get a lot of drive by traffic. We are in a small strip center but it's at an extremely busy intersection. We have 3 corporations with over 5000 employees across the street from us and we're centrally located in the middle of 14 high schools. IMO your location is probably one of the most important decisions since this is your first salon. 3.) For a higher end salon you can expect to spend between 250K and 350K. 4.) New commercial tanning units can cost anywhere from 5k to over 50K. 5.) There is A LOT to know about opening a tanning salon! :) If you anymore specific questions I would be happy to tell you how we handled them. __________________ under-exposure to uv rays is as dangerous as over-exposure...This is "D" life! (eileen)