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iTAN

Brand Summary

iTAN is an automated sun, spray, and spa concept where people go to look and feel their best with over 20 years of industry experience and 28 locations open and operating. As an iTAN owner, your customers will be provided with trendsetting state-of-the-art tanning and spa equipment, the cleanest facilities in the industry, and a highly educated and approachable staff. We are the Sun, Spray, and Spa franchise that has an intimate understanding of our customers and knows how to deliver a customer experience that sets us apart from competitors. You will experience ease of operation, recurring membership revenue, and a partnership built on trust. Our genuine passion for the industry has created long-term relationships with clients and helped us grow to 28 locations to become the dominant chain in Southern California. Does this sound like a franchise you would like to learn more about?

Brand Superpowers

Recurring revenue model

Lean staffing requirements - 3-4 FTE

Affordable pricing for customers

National membership access

No licensing/specialized labor required

*THE NUMBERS

$280,194 - $835,064 Investment Range

$512,926 (100%) Company -Owned Salons Average Gross Sales

$483,330 (94%) Company-Owned Salon Average Gross Profit

6.5% Royalty

Brand Fund

$700,000 Financial Requirements

Business Basics Get to know the brand

The Stats What is the growth trajectory of the brand

Ideal Candidate What characteristics do the highest-performing franchisees have

Founder	Faraje Kharsa
Home Office Location	San Marcos, CA
Company Founded	2001
Began Franchising	2009
Industry	Beauty, Wellness, Personal Care
Industry Size	$40B+
Veteran Discount	$4,950 off first unit franchise fee
Group Health Insurance	No

Business Basics Get to know the brand

Founder	Faraje Kharsa
Home Office Location	San Marcos, CA
Company Founded	2001
Began Franchising	2009
Industry	Beauty, Wellness, Personal Care
Industry Size	$40B+
Veteran Discount	$4,950 off first unit franchise fee
Group Health Insurance	No

The Stats What is the growth trajectory of the brand

Company Units Open	0
Franchise Units Awarded All Time	48
Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months	20
Franchise Units Open	28
Number of franchisees	4

Ideal Candidate What characteristics do the highest-performing franchisees have

Passion to Help People
No Industry Experience Required
Operations Focused
Leadership Skills
Business Acumen
Sales or Management Experience

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DO THEY OFFER FINANCING TO HELP BUY THE FRANCHISE?

No

WHAT KIND OF TECHNOLOGY DO THEY HAVE IN PLACE?

Job Management and LMS

DO THEY OFFER FLEXIBLE OWNERSHIP?

No

DO THEY OFFER A DISCOUNT TO VETERANS?

$4,950 off first unit franchise fee

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