Quick Verdict · who it fits
Glo Tanning fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale wellness concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$759K - $1.4M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$45K
Royalty (Item 6)
6.5% + 3% ad
System size (Item 20)
103 +21
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
6+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
65 days
Company-owned units
5
Item 3 litigation
1 suit
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Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed•1 Item 3 case
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6.5% + ad fund 3% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$750,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (6.5%)
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Ad fund (3%)
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
82
Total units open
32
Units opened last year
0
Units closed last year
32
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Glo Tanning ranks against 89 Health & Beauty peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
91st pct · of 89 peers
Franchise fee
31st pct · of 89 peers
System size
61st pct · of 89 peers
Health & Beauty industry averages
Avg investment
$374K - $727K
Avg franchise fee
$48K
Avg system size
268
Franchises analyzed
89
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glo Tanning | Disclosed | $45K | $759K - $1.4M | 6.5% | 103 |
| Elevated BrandsSimilar price | Disclosed | $60K | $936K - $1.5M | 6% | 97 |
| Great ClipsBiggest system | Disclosed | $20K | $188K - $420K | 6% | 4,441 |
| MiniluxeTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $558K - $990K | 6% | 2 |
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Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Glo Tanning requires a $45,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $759,200–$1,448,000, per the most recent FDD on file.
Glo Tanning franchises are sold by GLO Tanning Franchise LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.
Yes. Glo Tanning discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 6.5% of Gross sales and an advertising fund contribution of 3% of gross sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Glo Tanning has 103 total locations, with 21 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Glo Tanning's most recent FDD documents approximately 65 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
Yes. Glo Tanning grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, Glo Tanning discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $10,000, a transfer fee of $10,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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