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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Sunchain Tanning Centers vs Copa Ca Tana including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $111,960 - $252,300 | $92,900 - $143,000 |
Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $9,900 |
Royalty Fee | 4% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1994 | - |
Year Franchised | 1995 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $250 | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | Yes/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (67% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
CopaCaTana has positioned itself to become the premier operator of tanning salons. We believe in providing the ultimate tanning experience. This includes superior tanning equipment and products, excellent customer service to both our external and internal customers (franchisees and employees), and reasonable prices so everyone can enjoy the benefits of CopaCaTana.