Executive Tans vs Planet Beach Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Executive Tans vs Planet Beach including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Executive Tans Franchise
Planet Beach Franchise
Investment $125,000 - $499,000$196,875 - $402,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$39,950
Royalty Fee $795/mo.6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19911995
Year Franchised 19951996
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Renewal Fee $500-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Executive Tans Franchise
Planet Beach Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• Our Most Successful Franchisees: Love working with people to help them look and feel their very best Have a passion for the beauty and wellness industry Enjoy managing a team of professionals. Embrace working within established and proven systems Understand the worth of recurring revenue streams and retail opportunities Recognize that technology is changing the way the world rejuvenates, by creating more consistent experiences using the latest innovations in spa automation

    Financing Options
     
    Executive Tans Franchise
    Planet Beach Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Executive Tans Franchise
    Planet Beach Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations 14% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (81% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Executive Tans Franchise
    Planet Beach Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Executive Tans

    Wayne Smeal opened the first Executive Tans in Denver in 1991. The company now operates salons throughout the Southwest that offer customers tanning services and massages as well as swimwear and tanning products.

    About Planet Beach

    To keep pace with growing demand for health and wellness, we designed and perfected a unique spa concept, the Planet Beach Contempo Spa.
    We offer our clients the latest in spa automation to soothe the soul, relax the mind and revitalize the body.
    Planet Beach Contempo Spa is the world's first automated day spa franchise.
    Our technology-driven equipment means there's no need for licensed therapists so our clients enjoy
    our services in less time and at a far less cost than an ordinary day spa.
    Additionally, our clients can receive on-line nutritional guidance, oxygen therapy,
    spray-on and UV tanning, guided meditation and more in a vibrant, rejuvenating atmosphere.
    With so much to offer, a Planet Beach Contempo Spa is clearly no ordinary franchise concept.
    For information on how to Open Your Own Contempo Spa, please call 1.888.290.8266 or visit www.planetbeach.com/franchise