to franchise or not? - Page 9

bossless1 · 06-01-2006, 12:46 AM

Sorry I mis-spoke... 4 -Base beds, 2-Level 2's, 1- Stand up, 1-Level 4 (not high pressure but our "high" bed) and a Mystic.

UVAddict · 06-01-2006, 05:12 AM

Does Executive Tans know what a High Pressure is or do they tell you "Your So-Called High Bed is a High Pressure and Lie to the Public like most Salons do"!!
Like the other guy said "Get Ready for the Slow Season" (And get Your Personal Check Book Ready) Its Almost Here!! Will be interesting to see how you do!!

river_brat · 06-01-2006, 01:22 PM

lOL UV! I love it when i secret shop and they say they have a HP bed and you get to the bed and it has 3 high pressure facials! :)I always laugh my way out the door.

trlkidd · 06-02-2006, 01:49 AM

I am part of a Franchise and I did 58k last month. 12 beds.

mr belvedere · 06-02-2006, 04:53 AM

There is only one franchise out there worth a **** IMO, and it starts with T. Talking about tanning franchises of course. There are others that might be worth a **** - yes, even Quiznos ... they are making a comeback - darn good menu; but for this biz, nada tostada unless ...

bossless1 · 06-03-2006, 02:26 AM

Not a true high pressure, it's and Ergoline Avantgarde 600

bossless1 · 06-03-2006, 02:43 AM

River brat,
You've been in our store? So what did you think? Did we suck that bad?

trlkidd · 06-03-2006, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulvolosen

As a thought - I've spent a good amount of time researching a number of franchises from Tan Co, Desert Sun, Planet Beach etc to determine their value versus being independent.

The more I research - the more I believe that "anything that franchise x can do .. " I can do just as well or better, and with greater flexibility.

What is your opinon of Desert Sun?

Matthew24 · 06-03-2006, 12:12 PM

trlkidd,

Was the $58k one of your "Grand Opening" months or a average May for you?

Most people have no idea about DS since they are mainly in the Pac. Northwest area.

I think (IMO) that most of the 50-60 new salons opening in the past year will be scratching their heads in a few years. As for now they are "cleaning up" in area's that did not have a strong competitor. The area's that did have a high end, large salon lost the bottom feeders with your $9.95 coupon. Hopefully many of the small 1980's salons will now close.

Since your a DS franchisee, your running 6-tropicals/3-Lotus/2-P90 and spray or something close to that configuration, right?

What do you think will happen when a large salon opens across the street from you with the (now) standard high end build out AND (20+ units) only VHR and HP @ $49.00-69.00 all access pass, first month FREE.....will YOU be able to compete with your set-up with your DS configuration?

Don't you think DS's rapid growth in a very very short time attracted the attention of many people that are in the planning stages as I type?

Hank van · 06-03-2006, 04:03 PM

He will bil out off business

06-01-2006, 12:46 AM	#81 (permalink)
bossless1 Join Date: Sep 2 2004 Location: California Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	Re: to franchise or not? Sorry I mis-spoke... 4 -Base beds, 2-Level 2's, 1- Stand up, 1-Level 4 (not high pressure but our "high" bed) and a Mystic.

06-01-2006, 05:12 AM	#82 (permalink)
UVAddict Join Date: Nov 28 2005 Age: 48 Posts: 60 Rep Power: 0	Re: to franchise or not? Does Executive Tans know what a High Pressure is or do they tell you "Your So-Called High Bed is a High Pressure and Lie to the Public like most Salons do"!! Like the other guy said "Get Ready for the Slow Season" (And get Your Personal Check Book Ready) Its Almost Here!! Will be interesting to see how you do!!

06-01-2006, 01:22 PM	#83 (permalink)
river_brat I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 1 2004 Location: WEST COAST Age: 28 Posts: 1,573 Rep Power: 5	Re: to franchise or not? lOL UV! I love it when i secret shop and they say they have a HP bed and you get to the bed and it has 3 high pressure facials! :)I always laugh my way out the door.

06-02-2006, 01:49 AM	#84 (permalink)
trlkidd Join Date: Sep 9 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Re: to franchise or not? I am part of a Franchise and I did 58k last month. 12 beds.

06-02-2006, 04:53 AM	#85 (permalink)
mr belvedere DERFERATOR Join Date: May 10 2005 Age: 39 Posts: 8,592 Rep Power: 52	Re: to franchise or not? There is only one franchise out there worth a ** IMO, and it starts with T. Talking about tanning franchises of course. There are others that might be worth a ** - yes, even Quiznos ... they are making a comeback - darn good menu; but for this biz, nada tostada unless ... __________________ "A dusty bible leads to a dirty life ..." -Synonymous

06-03-2006, 02:26 AM	#86 (permalink)
bossless1 Join Date: Sep 2 2004 Location: California Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	Re: to franchise or not? Not a true high pressure, it's and Ergoline Avantgarde 600

06-03-2006, 02:43 AM	#87 (permalink)
bossless1 Join Date: Sep 2 2004 Location: California Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	Re: to franchise or not? River brat, You've been in our store? So what did you think? Did we suck that bad?

06-03-2006, 12:12 PM	#89 (permalink)
Matthew24 Join Date: Jun 16 2001 Posts: 29 Rep Power: 0	Re: to franchise or not? trlkidd, Was the $58k one of your "Grand Opening" months or a average May for you? Most people have no idea about DS since they are mainly in the Pac. Northwest area. I think (IMO) that most of the 50-60 new salons opening in the past year will be scratching their heads in a few years. As for now they are "cleaning up" in area's that did not have a strong competitor. The area's that did have a high end, large salon lost the bottom feeders with your $9.95 coupon. Hopefully many of the small 1980's salons will now close. Since your a DS franchisee, your running 6-tropicals/3-Lotus/2-P90 and spray or something close to that configuration, right? What do you think will happen when a large salon opens across the street from you with the (now) standard high end build out AND (20+ units) only VHR and HP @ $49.00-69.00 all access pass, first month FREE.....will YOU be able to compete with your set-up with your DS configuration? Don't you think DS's rapid growth in a very very short time attracted the attention of many people that are in the planning stages as I type?

06-03-2006, 04:03 PM	#90 (permalink)
Hank van Join Date: Nov 23 2003 Location: michigan Posts: 400 Rep Power: 6	Re: to franchise or not? He will bil out off business

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