Floor Plans & Demographic Reports - TanToday - Helping Salon Owners, One At A Time, Since 2000!

Stephen Underhill · 18th July 2006, 10:15 PM

Two very important elements of opening a new tanning salon are a demographic report and a floor plan design.

Knowing how to best utilize every inch of your lease space can be very difficult.
You have some ideas of what you want your salon to look like but getting it drawn out so your contractor knows exactly what you want and how to incorporate it with where doors, plumbing and electrical must be located can be quite a task.

There are many ways to get a demographic report, but sorting through the numbers to get to the information that is pertinent to the success of a tanning salon can also be quite difficult.

If you have decided to open a new tanning salon, you can send me the address of the location you are interested in along with the dimensions of the space and location of the doors, pluming and electrical panel and I will pull a custom tanning salon demographic report, and design a floor plan created on a CAD program that will best utilize every inch of the space. You can also send any design ideas you have. I will provide these documents FREE to any potential new salon owners.

Please send your request to my email address. Please include your name and contact information. These documents are just two of the steps that will get you on your way to opening your new salon.

Because creating these documents are very time consuming, I ask that the floor plan only be requested by people that are planning on opening a new salon. If you are an existing salon owner or thinking about buying an existing salon I will be happy to send you a demographic report FREE.

sunetc · 21st July 2006, 04:34 PM

Very nice--thanks for the offer.

PacificTan · 22nd July 2006, 01:10 AM

Anyone interested in opening a new salon should take Stephen up on his offer. He really knows the tanning business. He has helped me over the past four years open three very successful locations.

BedFixr · 22nd July 2006, 01:28 PM

Mr. Underhill does know what he's doing. He would be a valuable resource to anyone considering getting in the game.

Stephen Underhill · 24th July 2006, 02:13 PM

Thanks Guys, A number of people have requested reports, I hope they where helpful.

BigLeo · 6th August 2006, 04:08 PM

I can show you how to get FREE demographics reports too. Just shoot me an email

Leo

Stephen Underhill · 11th August 2006, 04:21 PM

I don't show you how to get a report, I provide you with a custom tanning salon demographic report. It is just an offer no strings attached. If anyone has requested and received a report would you please post if there where any strings attached.

BigLeo · 11th August 2006, 08:21 PM

Steve,

I am sure it's a no strings attached offer. you have such a big heart. In that case, can you get us some beds too, no strings attached? i want one of those standup hp's from tanamerica. thanx in advance.

Leo

fabricator · 11th August 2006, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen Underhill

I don't show you how to get a report, I provide you with a custom tanning salon demographic report. It is just an offer no strings attached. If anyone has requested and received a report would you please post if there where any strings attached.

Yes, he provided me with a very useful report on two locations I was considering, absolutely no strings at all. In fact, Stephen and I have had numerous email 'conversations' since he provided me with mine, and NEVER once has he pressured me for anything. He has certainly earned my respect.

Back off, BigLeo. Your sarcasm isn't needed here. If it was an attempt at humor, it wasn't a very good one...............

Stephen Underhill · 20th August 2006, 11:31 AM

Finding the best location or making sure you don't choose the wrong location is the first step in open a successful salon. Demographic reports are a very helpful tool.

Stephen Underhill · 15th September 2006, 03:48 PM

Remember that demographics and floor plans are essential to your overall plan for success.

SLB200129 · 19th September 2006, 04:55 PM

I received demographics from you. But I would really like to know what the income and cost of operations projections would be. I'm not looking to get rich, my husband and I own a pressure washing company and he works a full time job but I do want the salon to survive and profit a little bit. Also, how many beds can you fit into a 1440 sq. ft. salon?
SLB200129@aol.com

Din · 19th September 2006, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLB200129

how many beds can you fit into a 1440 sq. ft. salon?

Depends on what beds, what levels etc...you are offering.

Approx 10-12 beds comfortably with storage/laundry room and washroom. Again depends on what type of beds you are getting.

certan · 2nd October 2006, 10:33 PM

If you need demographics ask your leasing agent, they have them especialy if it is a new shopping center.

Depending on what type beds you use, you can get 10 to 12 base beds. If you have large VHR's or High Pressure Beds, you wouldn't be able to get in as many.

Tommy · 3rd October 2006, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by certan

If you need demographics ask your leasing agent, they have them especialy if it is a new shopping center.

Yes they do, but I wouldn't. I recently recently received demographics for leases in two different plazas that are literally side-by-side in the same city. One said the 3 mile radius population was 107,000, the other said 82,000.

Run your own demographics that are based direct Census or Census Bureau adjustments, the US Census Bureau does not have a "dog in the fight", leasing agents do.
Good luck,

Tom

Stephen Underhill · 1st November 2006, 12:16 PM

Demographics will always be one of the most important tools for evaluating a potential location. Theme maps associated with demographics can also give you a feel for surrounding salon impact.

Stephen Underhill · 3rd January 2007, 02:52 PM

Demographics and floor plans are the foundation of a successful salon. I can help.

jacked93 · 9th January 2007, 12:00 PM

I recieved my demographic report from Stephen, very helpful.

Thanks again Stephen

mstnt · 24th January 2007, 11:13 AM

Stephen is very helpful. I was a skeptic at first, thinking that there would be strings attached but took him up on his offer for demographics and I believe even a floor plan (I can't remember because it was over a year ago). Anyway, the information Steve provided (for free), subsequent emails and conversations with him, as well as referrals from happy clients convinced me to use Steve as my consultant. We agreed upfront that I did not have to buy equipment from him. His services are not free and I did not buy my equipment from him, however, I do not regret engaging him as my consultant. He provided valuable information, advice and assistance early on. I definitely recommend Steve (unless you are going to open a salon near me!).

Stephen Underhill · 19th April 2007, 11:35 AM

You need a demographic report and floor plan in the early stages of your salon project.

18th July 2006, 10:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Stephen Underhill Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 363	Floor Plans & Demographic Reports Two very important elements of opening a new tanning salon are a demographic report and a floor plan design. Knowing how to best utilize every inch of your lease space can be very difficult. You have some ideas of what you want your salon to look like but getting it drawn out so your contractor knows exactly what you want and how to incorporate it with where doors, plumbing and electrical must be located can be quite a task. There are many ways to get a demographic report, but sorting through the numbers to get to the information that is pertinent to the success of a tanning salon can also be quite difficult. If you have decided to open a new tanning salon, you can send me the address of the location you are interested in along with the dimensions of the space and location of the doors, pluming and electrical panel and I will pull a custom tanning salon demographic report, and design a floor plan created on a CAD program that will best utilize every inch of the space. You can also send any design ideas you have. I will provide these documents FREE to any potential new salon owners. Please send your request to my email address. Please include your name and contact information. These documents are just two of the steps that will get you on your way to opening your new salon. Because creating these documents are very time consuming, I ask that the floor plan only be requested by people that are planning on opening a new salon. If you are an existing salon owner or thinking about buying an existing salon I will be happy to send you a demographic report FREE.

22nd July 2006, 01:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
BedFixr Rookie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA Posts: 11	I don't post often but... Mr. Underhill does know what he's doing. He would be a valuable resource to anyone considering getting in the game.

19th September 2006, 04:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
SLB200129 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vance Posts: 4	Re: Floor Plans & Demographic Reports I received demographics from you. But I would really like to know what the income and cost of operations projections would be. I'm not looking to get rich, my husband and I own a pressure washing company and he works a full time job but I do want the salon to survive and profit a little bit. Also, how many beds can you fit into a 1440 sq. ft. salon? SLB200129@aol.com

2nd October 2006, 10:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
certan Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 457	Re: Floor Plans & Demographic Reports If you need demographics ask your leasing agent, they have them especialy if it is a new shopping center. Depending on what type beds you use, you can get 10 to 12 base beds. If you have large VHR's or High Pressure Beds, you wouldn't be able to get in as many.

1st November 2006, 12:16 PM	#16 (permalink)
Stephen Underhill Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 363	Re: Floor Plans & Demographic Reports Demographics will always be one of the most important tools for evaluating a potential location. Theme maps associated with demographics can also give you a feel for surrounding salon impact.

21st July 2006, 04:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
sunetc All Star Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 86	Very nice--thanks for the offer.

22nd July 2006, 01:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
PacificTan Rookie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 48	Anyone interested in opening a new salon should take Stephen up on his offer. He really knows the tanning business. He has helped me over the past four years open three very successful locations.

24th July 2006, 02:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Stephen Underhill Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 363	Thanks Guys, A number of people have requested reports, I hope they where helpful.

6th August 2006, 04:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
BigLeo All Star Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 55	I can show you how to get FREE demographics reports too. Just shoot me an email Leo

11th August 2006, 04:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Stephen Underhill Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 363	I don't show you how to get a report, I provide you with a custom tanning salon demographic report. It is just an offer no strings attached. If anyone has requested and received a report would you please post if there where any strings attached.

11th August 2006, 08:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
BigLeo All Star Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 55	Steve, I am sure it's a no strings attached offer. you have such a big heart. In that case, can you get us some beds too, no strings attached? i want one of those standup hp's from tanamerica. thanx in advance. Leo

20th August 2006, 11:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
Stephen Underhill Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 363	Finding the best location or making sure you don't choose the wrong location is the first step in open a successful salon. Demographic reports are a very helpful tool.

15th September 2006, 03:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
Stephen Underhill Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 363	Remember that demographics and floor plans are essential to your overall plan for success.

3rd January 2007, 02:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
Stephen Underhill Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 363	Re: Floor Plans & Demographic Reports Demographics and floor plans are the foundation of a successful salon. I can help.

9th January 2007, 12:00 PM	#18 (permalink)
jacked93 Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 8	Re: Floor Plans & Demographic Reports I recieved my demographic report from Stephen, very helpful. Thanks again Stephen

24th January 2007, 11:13 AM	#19 (permalink)
mstnt All Star Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WC Posts: 52	Re: Floor Plans & Demographic Reports Stephen is very helpful. I was a skeptic at first, thinking that there would be strings attached but took him up on his offer for demographics and I believe even a floor plan (I can't remember because it was over a year ago). Anyway, the information Steve provided (for free), subsequent emails and conversations with him, as well as referrals from happy clients convinced me to use Steve as my consultant. We agreed upfront that I did not have to buy equipment from him. His services are not free and I did not buy my equipment from him, however, I do not regret engaging him as my consultant. He provided valuable information, advice and assistance early on. I definitely recommend Steve (unless you are going to open a salon near me!). Last edited by mstnt : 24th January 2007 at 11:17 AM.

19th April 2007, 11:35 AM	#20 (permalink)
Stephen Underhill Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 363	Re: Floor Plans & Demographic Reports You need a demographic report and floor plan in the early stages of your salon project.

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