St. Louis Tan Company opened its doors in February 1994 with two average-sized salons. Due to the overwhelming response to the image, training and customer service of the salons, St. Louis Tan Company was able to develop its first superstore salon by the end of 1994.

Additional traffic, sales and profits enabled St. Louis Tan Company to grow to over 15 salons by the end of 2000. The demand for the superstore concept in St. Louis and the surrounding area exploded. In response to high customer traffic counts, growing sales per salon and name recognition in 2001, St. Louis Tan Company chose to expand outside the St. Louis market place. Thus, a new company formed to focus on franchising and franchisee support. St. Louis Tan Company became The TAN Company®.

Currently, The TAN Company® has over 65 locations in 11 states with additional locations under development. With Area Development, Multi-Unit and Single-Unit Agreements in place, The TAN Company® has over 60 locations committed in 5 additional states.

With this history of success, the future of The TAN Company® is bright.

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Investment

Your investment will depend on several variables. The number of rooms, the number of beds and the square footage of the location will be the main determining factors. Additional expenses will include the cost of furniture, fixtures, equipment, leasehold improvements (i.e., electrical and HVAC upgrades) and final design of the salon.


Financing

Once the decision is made to join The TAN Company® team, your next step to success is the financing. Bank lenders are statistically more likely to finance a franchise over a private independent start-up business. The financing can be through a Small Business Administration (SBA) lender, a commercial banker or an equipment lease vendor. The TAN Company® will help in the preparation of an industry business plan, provide community demographics, and help with the completion of all loan documents. It makes sense to join our winning team!

SBA Registry – The TAN Company® is listed on the SBA Registry. If you choose to pursue SBA backed loans, the listing helps expedite the process. In addition, The TAN Company® works closely with your lender, whether a local bank or loan broker, to help expedite your financing. In addition, The TAN Company® maintains a close relationship with Popular Small Business Capital. Popular is familiar with The TAN Company®, and offers very favorable rates to qualified candidates whether considering the development of a new salon, or the purchase of an existing location.

• 10 year terms
• 80-85% financing
• Sufficient working capital and start-up LOCs
• Assistance with business plan development
• Committed to quick service and responsive loan reviews
  

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The TAN Company® realizes that the internal support system of a franchise is the most compelling reason an entrepreneur chooses a franchise opportunity. The TAN Company® has created an extensive support program. We understand that the success of the company is based on the success of the franchisee.  The TAN Company® Operations Department, which currently operates 30 salons nationwide, continually works with new combinations of tanning equipment and tanning programs to give our franchises an edge over the competition. The TAN Company® negotiates with our bed manufacturer, lotion distributor and other suppliers to ensure the franchisee is continually receiving the best products at the best price.

The daily hands-on operation of salons has provided us the expertise to stay ahead of industry trends with effective advertising and marketing campaigns that are tailored to each individual market.


Operational Support

The main goal of our Operations Department is to serve the franchisee. This support and guidance begins the day you decide to become part of The TAN Company® team. The Operations Department will schedule initial training to help  you start well-prepared. With The TAN Company®’s system for success, comprehensive training includes:

• New owner and manager training
• Development timelines and new store opening guide
• On-site training for your staff prior to opening
• On-site presence at the grand opening for five days to help you start strong
• On-going assistance and development
  
  
  

Our Mission

At The TAN Company® we take pride in delivering five-star-service. Our passionate team is committed to providing the best overall value with state-of-the-art equipment and outstanding locations. We promote tanning in moderation without overexposure, using premium skin care products and educate each of our clients with complete tanning knowledge.