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    Sun Tan City

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching Sun Tan City franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources

    Sun Tan City franchise operates indoor tanning salons offering UV tanning beds, spray tanning services, and related skincare products across multiple locations.

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a Sun Tan City franchise?
    The Sun Tan City Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $1,048,790–$1,797,750 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 22). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What ongoing fees does Sun Tan City charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $8 New — 8% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 16). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Sun Tan City disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Sun Tan City FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 50). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many Sun Tan City locations are there?
    The FDD reports 252 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 52). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details

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

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $1,048,790 – $1,797,750 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 2 separate groups: other measures for 92 Parent-owned locations; other measures for 154 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 89 in 2025, to 252 (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

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 22

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

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

    RoyaltyMain ongoing fee

    57 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?

    Two separate populations, not a revenue-and-profit comparison. Revenue is not owner income.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 92 locations

    Who is counted
    92 full-year company salons
    Period
    Other Revenue Average
    Excluded
    Startup salons; initial fees, royalties and financed-interest costs not reflected.
    Method
    Mean average/median as labeled; source footnote says divide by87 despite92population. Average16.9years operating; approximately3000sqft. Total revenues EFT/UV/spray/spa/products.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 154 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchised full-year salons; narrative154,table heading162
    Period
    Number of Tanning and Spa Sessions per month Average
    Excluded
    Salons not operating full year as Sun Tan City.
    Method
    Source conflicting154/162population retained. Mean average denominator154; average12.7years operating. EFT and other tanning/spa/product revenues.

    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. 52

    Net −1 outlets, 2023–2025

    0253202325220242522025−10

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; 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

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    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($1,048,790 – $1,797,750) 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 163 to 252 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]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 22
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 92 full-year company salons · PDF p. 50; PDF p. 49
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised full-year salons; narrative154,table heading162 · PDF p. 51; PDF p. 52
    4. [4]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 52

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

    Territory & operations

    163 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

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

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025accounts receivable , net$406,684
    2025receivable from affiliated company$18,479
    2025other$23,795
    2025total current assets$481,327
    2025goodwill$257,000
    2025total assets$738,327
    2025p ayable to member$1,092
    2025total current liabilities$38,092
    2025long - term portion of contract liabilities$14,250
    2025area development and i nitial f ranchise fees$13,083
    2025o perating expenses$708,312
    2025net income$5,924,524
    2025assets current assets cash$32,369
    2025current portion of c ontract liabilities$12,500
    2025franchisee v endor rebates$476,108
    2025total revenue$6,632,836
    2025royalties and production fees$6,143,645
    2024assets current assets cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$142,145
    2024receivable from affiliated companyMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$43,410
    2024otherMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$28,519
    2024total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$570,102
    2024goodwillMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$257,000
    2024current portion of contract liabilities$13,084
    2024payables to member and affiliated company$42,336
    2024total current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$73,891
    2024royalties and production feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$5,770,219
    2024area development and initial franchise fees$98,779
    2024franchisee vendor rebates$515,151
    2024total revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,384,149
    2024operating expenses general and administrative$729,865
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$5,654,284
    2024accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,115
    2024other current assets$4,897
    2024accounts payable$6,997
    2024net cash provided by operating activities$5,557,056
    2024cash flows from financing activities distributions to member-$5,540,000
    2024net cash used in financing activities-$5,540,000
    2024net increase in cash$17,056
    2024cash at beginning of year$125,089
    2024cash at end of year$142,145
    2024accounts receivable , net$356,028
    2024receivable from affiliated companyMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$43,410
    2024total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$570,102
    2024goodwillMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$257,000
    2024current portion of c ontract liabilities$13,084
    2024total current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$73,891
    2024long - term portion of contract liabilities$26,750
    2024royalties and production feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$5,770,219
    2024area development and i nitial f ranchise fees$98,779
    2024franchisee v endor rebates$515,151
    2024total revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,384,149
    2024o perating expenses$729,865
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$5,654,284
    2024total assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$827,102
    2024receivable from/payables to member and affiliated company-$91,959
    2024assets current assets cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$142,145
    2024otherMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$28,519
    2024total operating expenses$729,865
    2024total assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$827,102
    2024long-term portion of contract liabilities$26,750
    2024p ayable to member$42,336
    2024accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$356,028
    2024cash flows from operating activities net income$5,654,284
    2024contract liabilities-$19,278
    2023assets current assets cash$125,089
    2023accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$358,143
    2023total current assets$516,648
    2023goodwill$257,000
    2023total assets$773,648
    2023current portion of contract liabilities$19,278
    2023total current liabilities$121,637
    2023long-term portion of contract liabilities$39,834
    2023royalties and production fees$5,328,870
    2023franchisee vendor rebates$695,065
    2023operating expenses general and administrative$664,775
    2023total operating expenses$664,775
    2023net income$5,415,529
    2023cash flows from operating activities net income$5,415,529
    2023accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$14,658
    2023other current assets$5,125
    2023accounts payable$1,521
    2023receivable from/payables to member and affiliated company$21,235
    2023net cash provided by operating activities$5,420,699
    2023net cash used in financing activities-$5,385,000
    2023net increase in cash$35,699
    2023cash at end of year$125,089
    2023cash flows from financing activities distributions to member-$5,385,000
    2023payables to member and affiliated company$90,885
    2023area development and initial franchise fees$56,369
    2023contract liabilities-$37,369
    2023total revenue$6,080,304
    2023other$33,416
    2023cash at beginning of year$89,390
    —accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$11,474
    —member’s capitalMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$726,461
    —total liabilities and member’s capitalMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$773,648
    —accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$24,500
    —member’s capitalMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$726,461
    —total liabilities and member’s capitalMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$827,102
    —member’s capitalMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$685,985
    —total liabilities and member’s capitalMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$738,327
    —accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$18,471
    —total liabilities and member’s capitalMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$827,102
    —accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$18,471
    —member’s capitalMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$612,177

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

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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