Executive Tans vs Tanco Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Executive Tans Franchise
Tanco Franchise
Investment $125,000 - $499,000$386,000 - $844,000
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee $795/mo.-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19911994
Year Franchised 19952001
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $500-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Executive Tans Franchise
Tanco Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Executive Tans Franchise
    Tanco 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/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Executive Tans Franchise
    Tanco 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
    Tanco Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Tanco

    Tanco is a Superstore concept that provides the ultimate in tanning convenience and service options (including Mystic Tan) to its clients.
    At Tanco we take pride in delivering 5 star service each time clients come in to our establishments. Our passionate team is committed to providing the best overall value with state-of-the-art equipment and outstanding locations.  Tanco promotes tanning in moderation without overexposure, using premium skin care products and educate each of our clients with complete tanning knowledge. promote tanning in moderation without overexposure, using premium skin care products and educate each of our clients with complete tanning knowledge.