GLO Tanning
Franchising since 2010 · 40 locations
The total investment to open a GLO Tanning franchise ranges from $757,200 - $1.5M. The initial franchise fee is $45,000. Ongoing royalties are 6.5% plus a 3% advertising fee. GLO Tanning currently operates 40 locations (40 franchised). PeerSense FPI health score: 80/100. Data sourced from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document.
$757,200 - $1.5M
$45,000
40
40 franchised
Proprietary PeerSense metric
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SBA
7(a) Eligible
21d
Avg Funding
P+2.25%
Best Rate
No retainers · Referral fee at closing
FPI Score Breakdown
Established (25-99 loans)
SBA Lending Performance
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
0 of 42 loans charged off
SBA Loans
42
Total Volume
$34.4M
Active Lenders
16
States
12
Top SBA Lenders for GLO Tanning
What is the GLO Tanning franchise?
GLO Tanning is an indoor tanning and wellness franchise founded in 2010 in Fishers, Indiana by Joey Dabbah. The brand began franchising in 2020 under Glo Tanning Franchise, LLC, a subsidiary of Leviathan Intermediate Holdco, LLC (owned by UA Holdings, LLC). GLO operates approximately 40 tanning salon locations across the United States, offering premium UV tanning (including Ergoline Prestige 1600 beds), automated spray tanning, red light therapy, and spa services. The franchise model is membership-based, with plans ranging from $19.95 to $69 per month, emphasizing automation and centralized call centers to reduce labor costs. According to the 2026 FDD, total initial investment ranges from $757,200 to $1,478,167 with a $45,000 franchise fee, 6.5% royalty, and 3% advertising fee. Average unit revenue is approximately $376,000. The brand's founder previously opened 7 corporate locations before franchising, closing 5 of those locations. GLO has received 42 SBA loans totaling $34.4 million with a 0% default rate.
FPI Score
80/100
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
Active Lenders
16
Key Highlights
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Data Insights
Key performance metrics for GLO Tanning based on SBA lending data
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
0 of 42 loans charged off
SBA Loan Volume
42 loans
Across 16 lenders
Lender Diversity
16 lenders
Avg 2.6 loans per lender
Investment Tier
Premium investment
$757,200 – $1,478,167 total
GLO Tanning — Deep SBA Data
Brand-specific metrics derived directly from SBA 7(a) approval records — peak lending year, leading state, average loan size, and lender concentration. PeerSense computes these per brand so capital advisors and prospective franchisees can benchmark this opportunity against the rest of the franchise universe.
Peak SBA Year
2025
15 approvals — best year on record for GLO Tanning.
Top SBA State
Texas
19 SBA-financed GLO Tanning locations — the densest operator footprint.
Average Loan Size
$818K
Median $858K — use as a sizing anchor when modeling your own $GLO Tanning unit.
Lender Concentration
50%
Concentrated
Share of GLO Tanning approvals captured by the top 3 SBA lenders.
GLO Tanning's SBA lending pipeline peaked in 2025 (15 approvals). The last five fiscal years account for 100% of cumulative volume ($34M approved). Operator density is highest in Texas with 19 SBA-financed locations. Average funded ticket sits at $818K, with the median at $858K. Lender mix is concentrated: the top three SBA lenders account for 50% of approvals — credit decisions concentrate with a small group of incumbents.
Payment Estimator
Estimated Monthly Payment
$7,838
Principal & Interest only
Locations
GLO Tanning — unit breakdown
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