first salon location?? - tanTALK

tanmeplz · 04-25-2007, 12:45 PM

hi everyone could anyone give me some advice on best location plz?
its my first tanning salon and im very excited :-D iv been offered 2 vacant premises.

1st one is in a shopping centre arcade with only one hair salon outside the arcade offering one sunbed to customers in the back room, and no other salons for at least a mile each way.

the 2nd one is out of town in a popular area with 2 other salons
one doing well the other not so well due to the staff and cleanliness, the premises were previously used as a tanning salon but the owner moved away (family commitments) but told me was doing very well regarding profits aprox £500pw low season at least and turnover good even tho other salons were close by.

any opinions? id be very gratefull thanks

caribbean tan man · 04-25-2007, 12:50 PM

open both youll do great!

tanmeplz · 04-25-2007, 12:55 PM

hehe would be great huh but only if it worked! funds available but big risks dont you think

lewdyju · 04-25-2007, 12:57 PM

If you have a space that is already set up that could work to your advantage and save you a lot of time and money. Just be sure it has enough elctrical and air conditioning. I would also check the dimensions of the rooms and the electrical pull to make sure they will accomadate your equipment. Just my opinion, my salon isn't even completed yet. :)

tanmeplz · 04-25-2007, 01:01 PM

the 2nd one i mentioned was previously used as tanning salon so should be fine for electrics and i know a good electrician friend, they both sound ok just deciding which one now
thx for reply hope you do great with yours :-D

KnxTan · 04-25-2007, 01:48 PM

You might look into a Hottie Bottie franchise.

sszknight · 04-27-2007, 04:24 PM

I think the second location would be great. Save the time and money in putting into a brand new spot. However, just make sure there is an anchor location to give you referrals and business. Sometimes people say they are leaving a salon because of other "commitments" and it's usually because the salon wasn't making money. Just a thought.

Mayor · 04-27-2007, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdyju

If you have a space that is already set up that could work to your advantage and save you a lot of time and money. Just be sure it has enough elctrical and air conditioning. I would also check the dimensions of the rooms and the electrical pull to make sure they will accomadate your equipment. Just my opinion, my salon isn't even completed yet. :)

good idea.^^^^...........I`m thinking of working on another site.......good thing the electrical and air is right.........would save time and money.......take a long look at both sites before you make up your mind.........:lol:

Mr Derf · 04-27-2007, 04:45 PM

I would only open in Timmins, ON. Anywhere else would be a mistake.

Steve Underhill · 05-02-2007, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by tanmeplz

hi everyone could anyone give me some advice on best location plz?
its my first tanning salon and im very excited :-D iv been offered 2 vacant premises.

1st one is in a shopping centre arcade with only one hair salon outside the arcade offering one sunbed to customers in the back room, and no other salons for at least a mile each way.

the 2nd one is out of town in a popular area with 2 other salons
one doing well the other not so well due to the staff and cleanliness, the premises were previously used as a tanning salon but the owner moved away (family commitments) but told me was doing very well regarding profits aprox £500pw low season at least and turnover good even tho other salons were close by.

any opinions? id be very gratefull thanks

Lets look at the demographics. Please email me direct with both addresses and I will provide you with a comparison report of both locations.

04-25-2007, 12:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
tanmeplz Join Date: Apr 21 2007 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	first salon location?? hi everyone could anyone give me some advice on best location plz? its my first tanning salon and im very excited :-D iv been offered 2 vacant premises. 1st one is in a shopping centre arcade with only one hair salon outside the arcade offering one sunbed to customers in the back room, and no other salons for at least a mile each way. the 2nd one is out of town in a popular area with 2 other salons one doing well the other not so well due to the staff and cleanliness, the premises were previously used as a tanning salon but the owner moved away (family commitments) but told me was doing very well regarding profits aprox £500pw low season at least and turnover good even tho other salons were close by. any opinions? id be very gratefull thanks

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caribbean tan man DERFTALK FBI AGENT Join Date: Jul 29 2003 Location: northeast Age: 48 Posts: 3,632 Rep Power: 46	Re: first salon location?? open both youll do great! __________________ someone PM me when a good tanning topic is posted. :lol:

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tanmeplz Join Date: Apr 21 2007 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Re: first salon location?? hehe would be great huh but only if it worked! funds available but big risks dont you think

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lewdyju I love Derf!! Join Date: Jul 5 2006 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 618 Rep Power: 20	Re: first salon location?? If you have a space that is already set up that could work to your advantage and save you a lot of time and money. Just be sure it has enough elctrical and air conditioning. I would also check the dimensions of the rooms and the electrical pull to make sure they will accomadate your equipment. Just my opinion, my salon isn't even completed yet. :) __________________ www.hotgloss.com www.myspace.com/endlesssuntanningsalon

04-25-2007, 01:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
tanmeplz Join Date: Apr 21 2007 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Re: first salon location?? the 2nd one i mentioned was previously used as tanning salon so should be fine for electrics and i know a good electrician friend, they both sound ok just deciding which one now thx for reply hope you do great with yours :-D

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KnxTan I love Derf!! Join Date: Oct 8 2004 Posts: 896 Rep Power: 24	Re: first salon location?? You might look into a Hottie Bottie franchise. __________________ A liberal is someone who is so open minded, their brain has fallen out. “Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid.”

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sszknight I Love Derf! Join Date: Mar 21 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 86 Rep Power: 0	Re: first salon location?? I think the second location would be great. Save the time and money in putting into a brand new spot. However, just make sure there is an anchor location to give you referrals and business. Sometimes people say they are leaving a salon because of other "commitments" and it's usually because the salon wasn't making money. Just a thought.

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Mr Derf I'm Banned Join Date: Jun 29 2006 Location: NE Age: 61 Posts: 1,237 Rep Power: 0	Re: first salon location?? I would only open in Timmins, ON. Anywhere else would be a mistake.

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