[mlopatnikov]

Hello everyone. This is my first visit to this great site and of course my first post. Brand new to the business, please bare with me.

I am looking to open my first tanning salon in Brooklyn, NY area. There are quite a few salon already, but population is huge, really huge. People with money too (every other car is bmw and lexus). Also lots of building, more building and some building. Lots of young people that love to tan... yes including my wife, which has really started this whole idea.
I am looking into franchising (Hollywood Tans) there at least another 8 of them in the 10 mile radius. Unfortunately, I don't know any of the owners to get some insider info.

I spoke with Hollywood Tans rep. yesterday and this is what they're offering as a package.

$35,000 Franchise fee
$250 - 13 machines, computers, furnure - basically turnkey .

I guess my real question is -
Hollywood Tans - Can anyone tell me what you think of them. Real experience if possible, but at this point I will take anything.

Is franchising a BIG NO NO ?

Any other info will be highly appreciated.

Liquid cash $100,000 - will be financing the rest.
Have two sisters that need jobs - staffing wouldn't be a problem

Thank you all, this site is a great source for newbies like me