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 Seeing the flood of people coming in and out of a tanning salon tends to make one think they are operating a very profitable business. And in most cases they are. However, you have to keep in mind the cost of the overhead for operating such a business. There is the tanning equipment, employees, and of course the huge electric bill associated with providing power to that equipment all day long.
The actual profits from a tanning salon will depend on how much the building is that you are buying or leasing, the cost of the equipment you still owe on, the number of customers you have on a regular basis, and the amount you charge for your tanning services. Of course, the more hours you are open in any given day, the more customers you will get. The income for any given tanning salon varies by the weather. Tanning salons in warmer climates generally keep a steady flow of customers all year long. Yet there is likely to be more competition including the beaches and swimming pools. There are some customers who will tan all year long regardless of the weather, but most will only come in the spring and summer months. On average, a tanning salon with eight tanning rooms that is open 6 days a week for 12 hours each day can generate a gross income of $21,000 during the busy season and $14,000 per month the rest of the time. The overhead including equipment, the property, utilities, and wages for employees will be around $8,500 per month on average but be different for each tanning salon based on the variables involved. Operating a profitable tanning salon is possible if you budget your funds wisely, especially during the busier months of the year. The sooner you pay off your building and your equipment, the more you will be able to enjoy the profits from your tanning salon.
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