Established
2001
Franchise Units
48
Minimum Investment
$280,044
Franchise Fee
$49,500
Total Investment Range
$834,914
Home Based
No
Description
iTAN is a leading franchise in the sun, spray, and holistic wellness space, offering customers a full range of innovative treatments designed to help them look and feel their best. With over 20 years of experience and 28 successful locations, iTAN provides a proven, scalable business model rooted in exceptional service, cutting-edge technology, and a deep understanding of client wellness needs. As a franchisee, you’ll offer premium services like Red Light Therapy, Infrared Body Wraps, Salt and Infrared Saunas, Teeth Whitening, and advanced tanning and spray options—all within meticulously maintained, welcoming facilities supported by highly trained staff.
Franchise ownership with iTAN means recurring membership revenue, streamlined operations, and the opportunity to be part of a brand that dominates the sun and wellness category in Southern California. Our commitment to customer satisfaction and industry-leading innovation has helped us build a loyal client base and a thriving franchise network. If you're looking for a wellness franchise that delivers exceptional results, both for customers and business owners, iTAN offers an exciting, high-demand opportunity.
Background
Established: 2001
First Unit Franchised: 2009
Franchised Units: 48
Company Owned Units: 0
Support Training
Financial Assistance Provided: No
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: No
Training:
Initial Training
- With Cypher LMS platform
- 160 total hours of training
- 80 hours of virtual training with corporate training team
- 80 hours of on the job training
- 1 on 1 training with corporate team
- 5 total days at corporate office for hands-on training with the team
- 5 days of on-site training within the market
- Corporate team attending for grand opening support
On-Going Support
- POS Maintenance
- Corporate support team available as needed for various aspects of business operations
- LMS with training videos available
- Dedicated Marketing Manager
- Regular monthly master classes and coaching calls
- Quarterly meetings with Salon Directors
Ideal Candidate
Function & Daily Tasks of the Owner-Operator
- Monitor accounts
- Involved in interviewing, recruiting, and training of new employees
- Establishing culture
- Inventory management
- Day-to-day employee management
- Customer Service
- Function & Daily Tasks of the Semi-Absentee Owner
- Set goals
- Monitor KPIs
- Negotiate leases
- Monitor accountant/bookkeeper
- Local store marketing
- Involved in the interviewing/recruiting process
- Establishing culture
- Managing general manger
- Monitoring cash flow, finances, and investments
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Driven, involved, entrepreneur, passionate, organized – See 4 personas The “Green” Machine- entrepreneurial spirit, extensive franchise & area development experience, looking for the “next big thing” The Workaholic- young, savvy businessman, a strong work ethic, familiar with beauty/wellness, attends franchising conventions, wants a close relationship with franchisor The “Metro” Manager- good with numbers/finance, new to franchising, looking for a proven & well-branded franchise, likes to look good, and connects with the beauty/wellness lifestyle The Cool Boss- experienced businesswoman, who has hit the glass ceiling at her current company and is ready to make a career change, confident in her owner/operator abilities, husband is very involved/supportive, interested in beauty/wellness, understands the tanning industry
Financial Detail
Cash Investment: $280,044 - $834,914 | 3/5 Units: $360,044-$984,914
Total Investment: $280,044 - $834,914 | 3/5 Units: $360,044-$984,914
Minimum Net Worth: $700,000
Minimum Liquid Capital: $200,000
Franchise Fee: $49,500
Royalty: 6.50%
Ad: 2%
Item 19: Yes - 5 full P&N's from corporate locations.
Average Number of Employees: 4
Visa Candidates: No
Passive Ownership: No
Year 1: Begin as an Owner Operator, and can then transition to an Executive model once team has been established.
Year 2: Can have an Executive model in place with the proper team established.
Home-Based: No
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes