Celsius Tannery vs Desert Sun Tanning Salons Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Celsius Tannery vs Desert Sun Tanning Salons including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Celsius Tannery Franchise
Desert Sun Tanning Salons Franchise
Investment $265,000 - $598,500$198,500 - $427,500
Franchise Fee $20,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 1%4-6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19952000
Year Franchised 20002005
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Renewal Fee $4K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Celsius Tannery Franchise
Desert Sun Tanning Salons Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Celsius Tannery Franchise
Desert Sun Tanning Salons Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
Inventory No/NoNo/No
Receivables No/NoNo/No
Payroll No/NoNo/No

Training & Support

 
Celsius Tannery Franchise
Desert Sun Tanning Salons Franchise
Training --
Support 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 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 15

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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Expansion Plans

 
Celsius Tannery Franchise
Desert Sun Tanning Salons Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoNo

Company Overviews

About Celsius Tannery

Currently based in the Kansas City area, Celsius Tannery recently signed an agreement with Wal-Mart to open franchised salons in Wal-Marts across the country.

About Desert Sun Tanning Salons

What was considered a passing fad several years ago is now as much a part of our lifestyle as renting a video and drive-thrus. Indoor tanning is major in the fitness and beauty sector. It is a passive form of self indulgence for the look great, feel great set sweeping all over and encompassing all generations. We are pleased about our growth and development within our franchise business. We are aggressively seeking franchisees to join the Desert Sun network.