Doom And Gloom

[perfecttan01]

Originally Posted by MicroSpa

Your right, I was going to add that caveat.

The smaller guy or chain does have an advantage buying used. I would venture to say it's difficult for a large chain to do this as they wouldn't find enough of the same models to meet their needs.

Exactly, my main point was, with less clients upgrading and I see that happening, it is going to be very difficult for large lease payments, due to their entry pricing which more and more may be using.

I believe the entry level fees, the low draw concept, could hurt them tremendously.

[perfect_tan69]

Originally Posted by perfecttan01

Exactly, my main point was, with less clients upgrading and I see that happening, it is going to be very difficult for large lease payments, due to their entry pricing which more and more may be using.

I believe the entry level fees, the low draw concept, could hurt them tremendously.

.99 single sessions now til end of month @ STC.

[perfecttan01]

Originally Posted by perfect_tan69

.99 single sessions now til end of month @ STC.

Great for them, mine are $6 and going up to $7.
Like I stated, it's ultimately hard to sell upgrades right now, but if it's working for them, more power.

[perfecttan01]

I'm not stating that the chains that have many multiple salons are not doing good.
What I am stating is, you never know what's happening behind closed doors.

I have 4 salons, some people with only 1 may be profiting more than me with 4.

[Drew]

There was a time 4 years ago that had I only had 2 stores instead of 4 I would have made a lot more money.

One thing I notice at large chains is dead lamps.

[MicroSpa]

I've heard the same thing Drew from our customers, not just the chains but many single locations, some that have been around for a very long time.

I wonder if many are waiting to re-lamp until just before busy season.

[perfecttan01]

Originally Posted by Drew

There was a time 4 years ago that had I only had 2 stores instead of 4 I would have made a lot more money.

One thing I notice at large chains is dead lamps.

I believe some chains may do this intentionally on lower end beds in order to create more upgrades.
Bad idea, It will eventually ruin their image.

[Drew]

I think many of them can't keep up...and maybe don't even know when lamps are dead. They may just change them every 1000 hours or so.

[perfecttan01]

Originally Posted by Drew

I think many of them can't keep up...and maybe don't even know when lamps are dead. They may just change them every 1000 hours or so.

That's the exact reason I dropped some locations, I came to realize my quality was suffering.
I have an outstanding staff of Managers, and a great General Manager, but no one runs your business like you do.

I am now in the position to stay on top of EVERYTHING, before it was impossible.

[CROVINE1]

I am part of a large chain (franchise, and yes I know I was dumb), but I talk to many other franchisees and none of them even know or have a meter!!!!

[perfecttan01]

Originally Posted by CROVINE1

I am part of a large chain (franchise, and yes I know I was dumb), but I talk to many other franchisees and none of them even know or have a meter!!!!

I know nadda about franchises, but isn't there someway you can opt to get out?

[CROVINE1]

yes, I am paying a lawyer my life savings to get out. What a great deal!!!!

[perfecttan01]

Originally Posted by CROVINE1

yes, I am paying a lawyer my life savings to get out. What a great deal!!!!

It will be worth it to me in the end.