Opening a Salon - tanTALK

SunTanzMS · 05-22-2005, 01:47 PM

I am opening a tanning Salon where one was going in and the people backed out of it with only a few things left to be done. Where I live there are only 2 other salons with six bed and the one I am opening has space for 15 beds but i am only going to start off with 12. I have been in the Resturant business for 12 years but going to hand that over to my daughter and her husband. I just have some questions about what kind of beds I should go with and where should I buy them from. I have done alot of research but I am still a little confused on what beds to get and how many of what kind.
Any info would be greatly appericated.

mr belvedere · 05-22-2005, 04:36 PM

Tan America builds the most reliable, easiest to work on and change lamps. Their new styling is not over the top, functional, and appealing. And they come standard with some great features that you and your customers will love. Good luck. Hope I didn't hurt anybody's feelings. Good luck.

Sherin · 05-22-2005, 04:40 PM

I think Sonnenbraune is the most reliable, easiest, etc....
You are probably going to get as many answeres as there are people on here...I would suggest talking with a couple of Distributors and then verifying the information they give you with actual salon owners...

sunsally · 05-22-2005, 05:52 PM

Since you say you've already done alot of research, why don't you tell us what you're thinking/how your leaning, and why, and we can 'react' to that. Much easier than just asking a very broad "what kind of beds should I get" with no info on your market, competitors, budget, expectations for the salon, etc!

Neon Beach · 05-22-2005, 07:05 PM

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On 2005-05-22 13:47:00, SunTanzMS wrote:
I am opening a tanning Salon where one was going in and the people backed out of it with only a few things left to be done. ~~FLARES GO OFF!~~

SunTanzMS · 05-24-2005, 03:24 PM

The only people I have talked with was Heartland and Tan America. I really like both of there beds and have also tanned in both of there beds before. The Reason the people back out of opening the tanning salon is because there 12 year old daughter was killed by a drunken driving while she was out ridding her bike. These people have deceided to move back to Washington where they are from.

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05-22-2005, 01:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
SunTanzMS Join Date: May 22 2005 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 76 Rep Power: 0	I am opening a tanning Salon where one was going in and the people backed out of it with only a few things left to be done. Where I live there are only 2 other salons with six bed and the one I am opening has space for 15 beds but i am only going to start off with 12. I have been in the Resturant business for 12 years but going to hand that over to my daughter and her husband. I just have some questions about what kind of beds I should go with and where should I buy them from. I have done alot of research but I am still a little confused on what beds to get and how many of what kind. Any info would be greatly appericated.

05-22-2005, 04:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
mr belvedere Mr. b Join Date: May 10 2005 Age: 54 Posts: 7,247 Rep Power: 68	Tan America builds the most reliable, easiest to work on and change lamps. Their new styling is not over the top, functional, and appealing. And they come standard with some great features that you and your customers will love. Good luck. Hope I didn't hurt anybody's feelings. Good luck.

05-22-2005, 04:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sherin I love Derf!! Join Date: Aug 10 2004 Location: Puget Sound Posts: 2,870 Rep Power: 24	I think Sonnenbraune is the most reliable, easiest, etc.... You are probably going to get as many answeres as there are people on here...I would suggest talking with a couple of Distributors and then verifying the information they give you with actual salon owners...

05-22-2005, 05:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
sunsally Team TanTalk Join Date: Nov 23 2004 Location: ITA Member & Berman Supporter! Posts: 3,136 Rep Power: 25	Since you say you've already done alot of research, why don't you tell us what you're thinking/how your leaning, and why, and we can 'react' to that. Much easier than just asking a very broad "what kind of beds should I get" with no info on your market, competitors, budget, expectations for the salon, etc!

05-22-2005, 07:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Neon Beach Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 61 Posts: 38,594 Rep Power: 107	Quote: On 2005-05-22 13:47:00, SunTanzMS wrote: I am opening a tanning Salon where one was going in and the people backed out of it with only a few things left to be done. ~~FLARES GO OFF!~~

05-24-2005, 03:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
SunTanzMS Join Date: May 22 2005 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 76 Rep Power: 0	The only people I have talked with was Heartland and Tan America. I really like both of there beds and have also tanned in both of there beds before. The Reason the people back out of opening the tanning salon is because there 12 year old daughter was killed by a drunken driving while she was out ridding her bike. These people have deceided to move back to Washington where they are from.

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