Listing Number: 60364-553812
Description
20+ Years Serving Stark County | Turnkey Operation | Strong Cash Flow
Premium tanning salon with two decades of customer loyalty, modern wellness equipment, and predictable membership revenue. Located in high-traffic retail plaza with stable lease terms.
Cash Flow 95% from recurring memberships
Business Type Personal Care Services / Wellness
Year Established 20+ years in operation
Competitive Advantages
- 15 tanning beds including stand-up option
- Red light therapy bed for wellness market positioning
- Custom spray tan room with professional application (not automated booth)
- Hair care product line with expansion potential
- Proctor site status for tanning certification training
- 20+ year reputation creates customer loyalty competitors cannot match
Revenue Model
- 95% recurring membership packages
- 5% spray tanning and retail products
- Predictable monthly income from stable customer base
- Large membership discounts drive retention
Operations
- Owner involvement only 20 hours per week
- Simple staffing model with proven systems
LOCATION & FACILITY
Prime Retail Plaza Setting
- 2,400 square feet in established shopping center
- Stark County
- Convenient hours attract working professionals
- $2,325 monthly includes insurance, maintenance, and property taxes
- Annual renewal structure provides flexibility
- Established landlord relationship supports renewal
MARKET OPPORTUNITY
Industry Growth Personal care services reached $13.2 billion in 2024, growing 6.9% annually. Membership-based businesses show strong performance with 63.5% reporting year-over-year income growth. Red light therapy market expanded 40% from 2018 to 2024 as wellness services gain traction.
Expansion Potential Owner identified partnerships as biggest untapped opportunity. Strategic alliances with hair salons, travel agencies, bridal shops, and fitness centers can increase revenue without facility investment. Service additions like teeth whitening, mobile spray tanning, and beauty party packages require minimal capital.
FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT
Revenue Breakdown
- Tanning packages generate 95% of sales
- Spray tan services and hair products contribute 5%
- Membership model provides predictable monthly cash flow
- Product sales offer margin expansion opportunity
Equipment Included All operational equipment transfers with sale including 15 tanning beds, red light therapy unit, spray tan room setup, and point-of-sale systems. Equipment maintained and operational.
TRANSITION & TRAINING
What's Included Current owner provides comprehensive training on operations, customer relationships, vendor management, and equipment maintenance. Existing staff committed to staying through transition. Customer database, membership records, and social media accounts transfer to new owner.
Licensing Requirements New owner needs 4-hour Tanning Certificate. Business serves as Proctor site so training completed on premises. Simple certification creates low barrier for qualified buyers.
Reason for Sale Owner pursuing other business ventures. Staff and operations remain strong. This is not a distressed sale or turnaround situation.
IDEAL BUYER
Background Customer service or business management experience helpful but not required. Marketing mindset and interest in health, beauty, or wellness industry preferred. Comfortable with membership business models and community engagement.
Commitment Level Currently requires 20 owner hours weekly. Can operate semi-absentee with strong manager in place. Suitable for owner-operator, couple, or partnership seeking work-life balance with solid income.
Growth Vision Buyer should see opportunity in partnership development, technology implementation, and wellness service expansion. Existing foundation allows new owner to focus on growth rather than fixing problems.
SUMMARY
This turnkey tanning and wellness salon delivers immediate cash flow from established membership base while offering significant growth potential through untapped partnerships, service expansion, and technology implementation. The 20-year reputation provides stability. The wellness positioning captures market momentum. The recurring revenue model ensures predictable income.
Key Investment Highlights
- Stable 20+ year operating history
- 95% recurring membership revenue
- Modern equipment including wellness services
- Trained staff and manager remaining
- Low owner time commitment (20 hours weekly)
- Prime location with reasonable lease
- Multiple expansion paths without major capital
- Simple licensing and transition process
Market Timing Personal care and wellness industries show strong growth. Membership models validated as essential for business success. Technology transformation window open for efficiency gains. The business performs well today. A growth-focused operator can capture meaningful upside.
Listing Details
- Price: $124,900
- Down Payment: $124,900
- Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $24,194
- Total Sales: $115,911
- Location: Stark County, Ohio
- Inventory: $0
- FF&E: $0
- Employees:
- Reason for Selling: Other Ventures
- Category: Beauty/Personal Care