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    GLO Tanning Franchise LLC

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching GLO Tanning Franchise LLC franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources

    GLO Tanning Franchise LLC specializes in UV and sunless tanning services, offering customers professional tanning solutions through modern salon locations.

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a GLO Tanning Franchise LLC franchise?
    The GLO Tanning Franchise LLC Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $759,200 for total 1 6 — $759200 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18); $3,097,300 for total 3 — $3097300 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 20). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the GLO Tanning Franchise LLC initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $45,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 11). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does GLO Tanning Franchise LLC charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $7 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 12). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $3 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 12). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does GLO Tanning Franchise LLC disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The GLO Tanning Franchise LLC FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 43). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many GLO Tanning Franchise LLC locations are there?
    The FDD reports 103 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 44). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $759,200 (TOTAL 1 6 — $759200); $3,097,300 (Total 3 — $3097300); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 8 separate groups: other measures for 16 Franchised locations; other measures for 4 Company/affiliate-owned locations; other measures for 5 Company/affiliate-owned locations; other measures for 16 Franchised locations; other measures for 16 Franchised locations; other measures for 17 Franchised locations; other measures for 5 Company/affiliate-owned locations; other measures for 5 Company/affiliate-owned locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 21 in 2025, to 103 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Range across 2 single-unit formats

    2026 FDD · Item 7

    Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)

    Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.

    • TOTAL 1 6 — $759200PDF p. 18$759,200
    • Total 3 — $3097300PDF p. 20$3,097,300

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 11
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty 1 — 6.5%Main ongoing fee

    52 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    8 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 16 locations

    Who is counted
    65 franchise salons operating at any time in2025; includes opened and closed salons — quartile3
    Period
    High used for average
    Excluded
    No partial-year exclusion; includes openings/closures
    Method
    Financial statements; gross sales includes barter and business interruption proceeds, excludes bona fide credits/returns and sales/use taxes; costs not deducted. Company salons pay same royalties/marketing.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 4 locations

    Who is counted
    19 company/affiliate salons operating entire2025 — quartile4
    Period
    Low used for average
    Excluded
    Restricted to salons operating entire calendar year
    Method
    Financial statements; gross sales includes barter and business interruption proceeds, excludes bona fide credits/returns and sales/use taxes; costs not deducted. Company salons pay same royalties/marketing.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 5 locations

    Who is counted
    19 company/affiliate salons operating entire2025 — quartile1
    Period
    count
    Excluded
    Restricted to salons operating entire calendar year

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 16 locations

    Who is counted
    65 franchise salons operating at any time in2025; includes opened and closed salons — quartile1
    Period
    Av e rage Gross Sales
    Excluded
    No partial-year exclusion; includes openings/closures
    Method
    Financial statements; gross sales includes barter and business interruption proceeds, excludes bona fide credits/returns and sales/use taxes; costs not deducted. Company salons pay same royalties/marketing.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 16 locations

    Who is counted
    65 franchise salons operating at any time in2025; includes opened and closed salons — quartile2
    Period
    Av e rage Gross Sales
    Excluded
    No partial-year exclusion; includes openings/closures
    Method
    Financial statements; gross sales includes barter and business interruption proceeds, excludes bona fide credits/returns and sales/use taxes; costs not deducted. Company salons pay same royalties/marketing.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 17 locations

    Who is counted
    65 franchise salons operating at any time in2025; includes opened and closed salons — quartile4
    Period
    Av e rage Gross Sales
    Excluded
    No partial-year exclusion; includes openings/closures
    Method
    Financial statements; gross sales includes barter and business interruption proceeds, excludes bona fide credits/returns and sales/use taxes; costs not deducted. Company salons pay same royalties/marketing.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 5 locations

    Who is counted
    19 company/affiliate salons operating entire2025 — quartile2
    Period
    Average Gross Sales
    Excluded
    Restricted to salons operating entire calendar year
    Method
    Financial statements; gross sales includes barter and business interruption proceeds, excludes bona fide credits/returns and sales/use taxes; costs not deducted. Company salons pay same royalties/marketing.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 5 locations

    Who is counted
    19 company/affiliate salons operating entire2025 — quartile3
    Period
    Average Gross Sales
    Excluded
    Restricted to salons operating entire calendar year
    Method
    Financial statements; gross sales includes barter and business interruption proceeds, excludes bona fide credits/returns and sales/use taxes; costs not deducted. Company salons pay same royalties/marketing.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 44

    Net +38 outlets, 2023–2025

    06520238720241032025+22+16

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($759,200 – $3,097,300) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Reported units went from 82 to 103 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 11
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 65 franchise salons operating at any time in2025; includes opened and closed sa… · PDF p. 43
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 19 company/affiliate salons operating entire2025 — quartile4 · PDF p. 43
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 19 company/affiliate salons operating entire2025 — quartile1 · PDF p. 43
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 65 franchise salons operating at any time in2025; includes opened and closed sa… · PDF p. 43
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 65 franchise salons operating at any time in2025; includes opened and closed sa… · PDF p. 43
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 65 franchise salons operating at any time in2025; includes opened and closed sa… · PDF p. 43
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 19 company/affiliate salons operating entire2025 — quartile2 · PDF p. 43
    9. [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 19 company/affiliate salons operating entire2025 — quartile3 · PDF p. 43
    10. [10]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 44

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$760,090
    2025prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$79,500
    2025total current assets$1,079,692
    2025non-current assets property and equipment, net$121,281
    2025due to related partiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$70,000
    2025total current liabilities$880,866
    2025total members' equity-$1,100,343
    2025initial franchise fees$1,548,329
    2025marketing and development fees$1,254,109
    2025total revenue$5,347,417
    2025net income /More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$819,199
    2025due from related partiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$30,303
    2025accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$338,233
    2025due to related partiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$116,561
    2025due from related partiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$54,695
    2025deferred commission - current portion$119,000
    2025cash and cash equivalents$53,644
    2025intangible assets, net$142,970
    2025deferred commission - net current portion$998,875
    2025deferred revenue - current portion$281,446
    2025other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$12,763
    2025accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$529,420
    2025net income /More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$819,199
    2025depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$19,658
    2025gain on disposal of assets-$10,750
    2025total non-current assets$1,263,126
    2025total assets$2,342,818
    2025commission expense$57,708
    2025(deficit) members' equity-$1,100,343
    2025total liabilities and members' equity$2,342,818
    2025royalties$2,534,986
    2025other income related to franchise$9,993
    2025long term liabilities deferred revenue - net of current portion$2,562,294
    2025total long term liabilities$2,562,294
    2025total liabilities$3,443,160
    2025marketing and advertising$1,911,674
    2025salaries and wages$1,709,401
    2025general and administrative$498,166
    2025legal and professional$277,147
    2025total operating expenses$4,538,969
    2025other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$32,248
    2025computer and technology$65,215
    2025other income$10,750
    2025accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$438,154
    2025prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$77,994
    2025deferred revenue$2,683,436
    2025net cash flows provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,202,244
    2025cash flows from investing activities purchase of property and equipment-$127,160
    2025capitalized intangible asset costs-$60,600
    2025proceeds from sale of intangible assets$167,800
    2025depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$19,658
    2025deferred commission-$1,077,374
    2025net cash flows provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$19,960
    2025cash flows from financing activities members' distribution-$2,233,159
    2025net change in cash and cash equivalents during the year-$50,875
    2025cash and cash equivalents - beginning of the year$104,518
    2025cash and cash equivalent - end of the year$53,644
    2025net cash flows provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$2,233,159
    2024due from related partiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$84,995
    2024deferred commission - current portion$5,000
    2024total long term liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$144,350
    2024commission expense$5,000
    2024non-current assets intangible assets, net$253,500
    2024advertising and marketing$601,510
    2024wages and salaries$1,221,357
    2024cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$104,518
    2024accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$321,933
    2024prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,503
    2024other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$45,011
    2024total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$562,960
    2024accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$191,187
    2024intangible assets, net$253,500
    2024deferred commission - net current portion$35,500
    2024depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$21,500
    2024accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$200,432
    2024prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$18,783
    2024other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$45,011
    2024total non-current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$289,000
    2024total assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$851,960
    2024due to related partiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$186,851
    2024deferred revenue - current portion$15,954
    2024total current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$393,992
    2024long term liabilities deferred revenue - net of current portion$144,350
    2024total revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,829,887
    2024marketing and advertising$601,510
    2024salaries and wages$1,221,357
    2024general and administrativeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$212,120
    2024legal and professionalMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$86,184
    2024(deficit) members' equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$313,617
    2024total liabilities and members' equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$851,960
    2024royaltiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,020,694
    2024initial franchise feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$114,196
    2024marketing and development fees$694,997
    2024total liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$538,342
    2024total members' equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$313,617
    2024due to related partyMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$186,851
    2024deferred revenue, current portion$15,954
    2024total long term liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$144,350
    2024net income /More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$553,702
    2024net income /More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$553,702
    2024depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$21,500
    2024computer and technologyMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$128,515
    2024total operating expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,276,185
    2024due from related partiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$47,212
    2024accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$76,914
    2024due to related partiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$167,164
    2024deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$111,704
    2024net cash flows provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$322,784
    2024capitalized intangible asset costs-$225,000
    2024cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$104,518
    2024net cash flows provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$225,000
    2024net change in cash and cash equivalents during the yearMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$97,784
    2024cash and cash equivalents - beginning of the yearMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,734
    2024cash and cash equivalent - end of the yearMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$104,518
    2024accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$321,933
    2024prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,503
    2024due from related party$84,995
    2024deferred commission, current portion$5,000
    2024other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$45,011
    2024total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$562,960
    2024deferred commission, net of current portion$35,500
    2024total non-current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$289,000
    2024total assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$851,960
    2024accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$191,187
    2024total current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$393,992
    2024initial franchise feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$114,196
    2024total revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,829,887
    2024long term liabilities deferred revenue, net of current portion$144,350
    2024total liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$538,342
    2024(deficit) members' equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$313,617
    2024total members' equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$313,617
    2024total liabilities and members' equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$851,960
    2024marketing and brand development$694,997
    2024general and administrativeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$212,120
    2024computer and technologyMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$128,515
    2024legal and professionalMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$86,184
    2024royaltiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,020,694
    2024franchise commissions$5,000
    2024net income /More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$553,702
    2024net income /More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$553,702
    2024amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$21,500
    2024other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$45,011
    2024amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$21,500
    2024total operating expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,276,185
    2024accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$200,432
    2024prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$18,783
    2024due from related partiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$47,212
    2024accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$76,914
    2024due to related partyMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$167,164
    2024deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$111,704
    2024net cash provided by$322,784
    2024cash and cash equivalent - end of the yearMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$104,518
    2024cash flows from investing activities business acquisition-$225,000
    2024net cash flows provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$225,000
    2024net change in cash and cash equivalents during the yearMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$97,784
    2024cash and cash equivalents - beginning of the yearMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,734
    2023accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$121,501
    2023prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$20,286
    2023total non-current assets$36,000
    2023net income /More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$125,047
    2023accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$819
    2023prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$20,286
    2023due to related partyMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$354,015
    2023total current liabilities$473,688
    2023due from related party$37,783
    2023deferred commission, current portion$4,500
    2023other assets$50,000
    2023total current assets$240,804
    2023cash and cash equivalents$6,734
    2023long term liabilities deferred revenue, net of current portion$43,200
    2023total long term liabilities$43,200
    2023total liabilities$516,888
    2023(deficit) members' equity-$240,085
    2023total members' equity-$240,085
    2023deferred commission, net of current portion$36,000
    2023total assets$276,804
    2023accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$114,273
    2023deferred revenue, current portion$5,400
    2023initial franchise fees$41,400
    2023royalties$1,581,610
    2023total liabilities and members' equity$276,804
    2023marketing and brand development$401,198
    2023total revenue$2,024,208
    2023advertising and marketing$283,011
    2023wages and salaries$1,173,474
    2023general and administrative$177,812
    2023computer and technology$132,736
    2023legal and professional$127,628
    2023total operating expenses$1,899,161
    2023due from related parties-$37,783
    2023franchise commissions$4,500
    2023net income /More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$125,047
    2023deferred commission-$40,500
    2023accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$19,877
    2023due to related partyMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$67,322
    2023deferred revenue$48,600
    2023net cash provided by$28,452
    2023cash flows from investing activities business acquisition-$50,000
    2023net cash flows provided by-$50,000
    2023net change in cash and cash equivalents during the year-$21,548
    2023cash and cash equivalents - beginning of the year$28,282
    2023cash and cash equivalent - end of the year$6,734

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

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