07-30-2014, 09:35 PM | #11 (permalink) |
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Rep Power: 20 | Re: Planet Fitness-Tanning Massage, Red light I really wasn't going anywhere other than to say that the big boys of the industry are catering to these large operations now. And YES there is most likely conflicts of interest involved. Lotion manufacturers are hocking their lotions on the internet bypassing their salon retailers. The same thing happened in the video industry. When the big studios decided to by pass their traditional distribution process and sell movies directly to the public through the big box stores like Walmart, video rental industry's days were numbered, just like the indie tanning salons will be. |
07-30-2014, 09:38 PM | #12 (permalink) |
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Rep Power: 20 | Re: Planet Fitness-Tanning Massage, Red light When they open, they will offer unlimited state of the art weight training, aerobics, cardio, tanning and massage services for $10 a month less than your level 1 tanning package. What do you think? |
07-31-2014, 02:15 AM | #13 (permalink) |
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Rep Power: 14 | Re: Planet Fitness-Tanning Massage, Red light And there lies the problem. The BIG boys are forgetting the local ma-pop operation that helped THEIR business grow from back in the early 80's. They are now putting all their energy into the major gym and tan franchises. And who can blame them? One thing I noticed, the tanning side industry within the gyms is a growing, demanding, and popular operation. The local gym I go to, which has KBL beds (4 total..1 laydown, 3 standups), always seems to be busy. At first I thought it was a fluke..but has proven otherwise. Also, to me, it seems all the bad media press aimed at 'tanning salons', goes unnoticed when it comes to these gyms. Whoever came up with the idea of adding tanning in gyms, has hit a gold mine. The psychology of the benefits from 'going to a gym' overshadows the so-called dangerous tanning aspects. |
07-31-2014, 07:15 AM | #14 (permalink) | |
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08-01-2014, 03:03 PM | #15 (permalink) |
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Rep Power: 21 | Re: Planet Fitness-Tanning Massage, Red light PF is the largest provider of indoor tanning in the US; make no mistake, they are here to stay and they will do well with their segment. Don't compete with them, co-exist with them in your market.
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08-01-2014, 03:49 PM | #16 (permalink) |
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Rep Power: 0 | Re: Planet Fitness-Tanning Massage, Red light A lot of people would define "coexist" differently. Some would say to compete head on is to coexist. Some would say be a " boutique salon catering to the higher end tanner. Some would say have multiple services along with tanning (hair, Esthetics, Massage, etc. boutique" . How do you define coexist? |
08-01-2014, 03:52 PM | #17 (permalink) |
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Rep Power: 0 | Re: Planet Fitness-Tanning Massage, Red light Also just wondering, Do/have all the PF's done ok? Have any/many not done well and closed? They go large with a lot of overhead, they typically must have to turn some big numbers just to break even. |
08-02-2014, 05:42 PM | #20 (permalink) | |
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Indoor tanning began as a secondary income source for other traditional businesses such as hair, nails, video and other retail businesses; it has existed as a stand alone business model for 20-25 years, but now looks like it is headed back to a secondary business from where it came.... | |
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