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Hounds Town vs GLO Tanning — which franchise is the better buy?
Side by side from the public FDDs — no franchisor spin.
| Hounds Town | GLO Tanning | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | A | B |
| Investment from | $667,610 | $759,700 |
| Total fees | 8% | 9.5% |
| Outlets | 97 | 82 |
| Lawsuits | 0 | 0 |
Hounds Town: what their numbers say
74 locations (73 franchised, 1 affiliate) reported. Revenue ranges $92.6K-$1.36M. Excludes 22 new units, 1 shelter-partnership location. Net operating income avg $152K, median $155K.
GLO Tanning: what their numbers say
Gross sales data for 51 franchised salons (2024): Q1 avg $1.1M, Q2 avg $754K, Q3 avg $623K, Q4 avg $542K. 50-62% met/exceeded quartile averages.
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