Image Sun Tanning Centers vs European Wax Centers Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Image Sun Tanning Centers vs European Wax Centers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Image Sun Tanning Centers Franchise
European Wax Centers Franchise
Investment $295,000 - $395,000$359,660 - $564,515
Franchise Fee $24,000$45,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 19941975
Year Franchised 20001975
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 10% of fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Image Sun Tanning Centers Franchise
European Wax Centers Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• * We are looking for energetic , creative , hard working individuals that will embrace our philosophy , policies ,procedures and programs that have already proven effective . * We are searching for those that have a craving for success . * Detail oriented people that see a vision and know that there is always room for change and improvement . * People who believe that education , continuous evaluation and recognition are key tools in the success of any organization . * Individuals who are inspired by and can participate in new ideas , suggestions and comments .

    Financing Options
     
    Image Sun Tanning Centers Franchise
    European Wax Centers Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Image Sun Tanning Centers Franchise
    European Wax Centers Franchise
    Training

    One week at our support center office in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Then another week of on-site assistance will be provided at your location as we deem necessary. We offer unlimited additional training and support at our support center office.

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    Support Newsletter, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Image Sun Tanning Centers Franchise
    European Wax Centers Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Image Sun Tanning Centers

    Since opening our first tanning center in 1994, Image Sun has continuously developed and refined our business model to meet current customer demands. Today we have what many consider as the LEAST COSTLY and MOST EFFICIENT tanning salon model in the industry. 

    As far as we are concerned, life is too short for spending 5+ years building a successful business. We prefer to be successful in YEAR ONE! With two decades of tanning industry experience we've discovered that while "bigger is better” may be true in some aspects of life, it's certainly NOT true when it comes to tanning and Business Expenses. 

    Image Sun salons are extremely efficient. They are also incredibly EASY TO OPERATE. Our business model is ideal for small communities and suburbs. The fact is that our salons COST FAR LESS to BUILD and OPERATE than other tanning salon models.

    The result... The unique     Image Sun positioning allows our salon owners to INVEST LESS, MAXIMIZE REVENUES and produce a FASTER and BETTER RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT!

    We invite you to contact us today and learn more about our business model and find out if you and your community are good candidates for our truly unique business opportunity.

    About European Wax Centers

    European Wax Center began as a department within a second generation family owned salon located in Aventura, FL. The founders, David and Joshua Coba, spent over 10 years refining every aspect of the company before evolving into a stand-alone wax only facility. Today, European Wax Center is recognized by its guests as a premier provider and has evolved into a true multi-location corporate entity with such elite features as a Centralized Guest Reservation Center and a licensed in-house education staff. Our focus is not merely servicing our guests. We strive to create a behind the scenes environment that promotes better work habits, higher sales, increased guest loyalty, easier management, and a well run machine that can virtually operate and grow on its own. At European Wax Center our focal point is P.R.I.D.E. PROVIDE a whole new dimension of franchise RAISE the bar in image, structure, organization, technology, education, guest service and marketing INSPIRE ideas, suggestions and comments DEDICATED to facilitate the relationships within and the continued growth of the entire franchise network EDUCATE, evaluate and recognize. We offer a high-end environment at an extremely competitive price point. Our strong corporate image and brand is well known throughout South Florida as we service thousands of satisfied guests each and every month. Our company has extremely solid footing with regards to systems, structure, organization, state of the art information technology, and associate education. European Wax Center will be awarding franchises to a select number of qualified individuals.

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