Image Sun Tanning Centers vs Face Foundrie Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Image Sun Tanning Centers Franchise
Face Foundrie Franchise
Investment $295,000 - $395,000$149,500 - $278,800
Franchise Fee $24,000$32,500 - $52,500
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1994-
Year Franchised 2000-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 10% of fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Image Sun Tanning Centers Franchise
Face Foundrie Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Image Sun Tanning Centers Franchise
    Face Foundrie 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
    Face Foundrie 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
    Face Foundrie Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    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 Face Foundrie

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    As a Face Foundrie franchisee you will operate a focused facial bar under the trademark Face Foundrie offering efficient and effective services, including 20 to 40 minute facials, lash extensions, waxing, and skincare products.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Face Foundrie Facial Bar is $149,500 to $278,800.
    This includes between $52,500 and $59,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.
    The franchisor may also offer you the right to develop two (2) or more Facial Bars.
    You would then sign an “Area Development Agreement” and pay a Development Fee equal to the sum of $32,500 per Facial Bar you agree to develop.
    The Development Fee will then be credited towards the initial franchise fee owed for each Facial Bar.
    Your estimated initial investment will vary based on the number of Facial Bar franchises to be developed.