Planet Beach’s Improved Sunless Solution!

Planet Beach’s New And Improved Sunless Solution Offers Amazing Luminous Glow Instantly:

New Quick-Dry Formula Allows Optimal Penetration In As Little As 1 Hour!

Are you tired of your dull, lackluster complexion? Are you ready to achieve that sought-after glow? Planet Beach offers a variety of sunless services to give clients the opportunity to enjoy a customized, streak-free glow in as little as 90 seconds and that last up to 10 days. Sunless services add beautiful, natural looking color to your skin without sun exposure. So when you need to look and feel your best, sunless is the answer! Planet Beach recently rolled out a NEW sunless solution that is scientifically formulated to help users achieve rich, long lasting bronze color in only one hour. In the past, sunless customers would have to wait up to six hours before their color sets and they can shower. Our new, uniquely balanced, quick-dry formula allows optimal penetration enabling the freedom to shower within 1 – 3 hours.

Planet Beach’s sunless services ensure results comparable to spending a day in the sun or a UV therapy session, but with less risk and far less time. The benefits of the Sunless also include the following: •    A customized glow in under 90 seconds •    No melanin production •    Nice floral fragrance •    Results that last seven to ten days Planet Beach customers know that a sunless session is the perfect way to give themselves a makeover in just minutes and they are at the forefront of a surge in demand for sunless tanning services and products. From Mystic Tan, a Planet Beach classic, to the new AutoBronzer, gloomy days don’t exist at Contempo Spas. Also a newer service available at Planet Beach is Airbrush Tanning where a skilled, certified technician applies a customized glow with a fast and flawless application. Customers also can take the sun home with pbGLOW, a new skin care collection specially formulated to deliver and maintain professional, flawless sunless color results throughout the year and in between sessions.

“Planet Beach customers love that they can get radiant and healthy tans in minutes,” said Crystal Gisclair, Director of the Contempo Spa in Marrero, La. “Planet Beach has multiple sunless tanning services and is a leader and innovator in this industry. We recently added the new and improved sunless solution, the Autobronzer service and the pbGLOW take-home sunless collection, Planet Beach’s exclusive product lines, and my customers continue to want and ask for more!”  Planet Beach offers flexibility, shorter treatments, multiple options of sunless services and a new sunless collection of body products for use at home. And that is what people want. We have several locations that are now being certified as spas that offer “the Sunless Experience.” These spas need to offer 2 upright sunless spray units, airbrush spray tanning and our private label pbGlow collection. Check with your local spa to see if they are certified and can help you achieve that sunless glow that you are seeking!

Spring is Fast Approaching!

Get Ready For Total Wellness and Savings!

SPRING…the season of nice, warm days with afternoon showers, blooming flowers and picnics at the park has arrived! Spring is in the air!Spring represents the renewal and revival of better days ahead! It’s also a great time to focus on a better you! Are you ready to blossom into total wellness?!Planet Beach is here to help you look great and feel even better! Achieving a sense of total wellness means having the energy and stamina needed to make it through the demands of the day. Planet Beach Contempo Spa is your one-stop shop for relaxation and renewal! Stopping by your local Planet Beach for a quick massage, a rejuvenating facial or a quick Mystic Tan to help you achieve a radiant glow is just what you need to get you over those winter blues and prep you for the season of Spring!

Also for a limited time only, Planet Beach is offering Valuable Spa Rewards for you to redeem on your next visit at the spa! Ask your spa consultant for details!When you visit the spa, you may receive an envelope with a gift certificate with your purchase! When you return to the spa, your consultant will open the envelope to see what you win!You could win a number of prizes such as Free Gifts, Discounted Prices, Services and Package Offers, and so much more! Restrictions may apply. Check with your spa to see if they are participating. See spa for details. Remember, spring is the perfect time to bloom into all of your total wellness dreams. Let Planet Beach work for you!

Special Spring Offers!

You could win a number of prizes such as Free Gifts, Discounted Prices, Services and Package Offers, and so much more!

As a valued Planet Beach member, you have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a spa membership for FREE! Simply by referring friends, family, or co-workers to Planet Beach with can win a FREE membership.

Check out special Spring offer here!

Restrictions may apply. Check with your spa to see if they are participating. See spa for details!

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Valentine’s Is Only Days Away, Planet Beach Can Help Make It Sweeter!
Planet Beach Has Everything You Need to Prepare for Valentine’s,
or Give Your Loved One the Gift Of Wellness!

Its that time of year again! Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and Planet Beach is here to help! Though the origins of Valentine’s Day are unclear, we do know it is all about showing our love and appreciation, and doing something special for our loved ones. Planet Beach is here to help you look and feel your best for the big day! With a variety of convenient, affordable and self-automated spa and sunless services and high quality skincare and nutrition products; Planet Beach will make sure you are all set! Planet Beach has membership packages, product bundles and gift certificates that make the perfect gift for someone that values looking great and feeling even better.

Relax: Stress & Anxiety Reduction

Oxygen Therapy

What is Oxygen Therapy? Oxygen therapy is a treatment that provides you with extra oxygen, a gas that your body needs to work properly! Oxygen therapy can help ensure that you get enough oxygen, which can help you function better, be more active, and reduce stress and anxiety. Oxygen is necessary for every cell and tissue in the body to perform, and now you can breathe in the benefits in the privacy of your own room at your local contempo spa. Oxygen is the most important nutrient to the human body. You can go without food for weeks, without water for days, but only a few minutes without oxygen. Many people consider oxygen to be the elixir of life, and many medical experts believe that oxygen holds the key to many of our most prevalent diseases.

Interesting Facts: So how important is oxygen to your body? Here are a couple of facts that may surprise you: 1) Up to 96% of your body’s nutritional need is for oxygen. 2) Oxygen is responsible for producing up to 90% of your body’s energy. Lack of oxygen in your body can lead to: Poor brain function Poor physical performance fatigue headaches and dizziness poor immune funtion depression and more The Benefits! By combining one of our aromatherapy fragrances with our 95 percent pure oxygen, you won’t only find yourself with more energy, but your mind will seem more clear! Other benefits include: Improved immune system Toxins cleansed from body Headache, migraine and hangover remedy Decrease recovery time from exercise Improved weight loss Strengthened heart

Meet our 2012 Top Planet Beach Cover Model, Jodie Giles!

Planet Beach is celebrating another successful Cover Model Competition. The Planet Beach Cover Model Competition recently held it’s 9th annual competition which provides unique opportunities for women who exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit, passion for personal self-improvement and an interest in the health and wellness industry that love the Planet Beach brand. Women from across the globe are given the opportunity to work alongside the Planet Beach® corporate team on promotions and marketing projects, become the face for one of our quarterly marketing campaigns as well as compete for the title of the Top Planet Beach® Cover Model. The top 5 chosen cover models come from around the world and successfully competed in earlier competitions.  Each of the cover models chosen win the opportunity to represent a specific campaign to represent our products and services. Promotional materials have been created for each campaign that will be featured throughout the world. As part of the Planet Beach convention in New Orleans, Planet Beach hosted the five models on January 27th, where they were presented throughout the convention and in a runway stage show and a fabulous fashion show. The video footage of this event will also be part of a one-hour television show entitled, “Become the Cover Model of Planet Beach.” The five models will be seen in advertisements, video and website segments and in all the Planet Beach promotional campaigns for 2012. Past Planet Beach International Cover Model television shows have been well received from coast to coast. The last show did reach markets that represent 61.9% of US households, which is equivalent to over 70 million homes and we are still seeing markets air the show multiple times because of such high numbers in viewership!

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Franchisees earn valuable tools to succeed

Every year, Planet Beach Franchise Corporate holds its annual convention so franchisees can keep up with the latest trends in the spa industry.

This year, franchisees from around the world congregated in New Orleans, for what was one of the most spectacular conventions to date. This year’s conference focused on “New Beginnings”, and was kicked off by a welcoming speech made by President and CEO of Planet Beach Contempo Spa, Stephen Smith, focusing on “Being Awesome” in 2012.

Here are the highlights from this year’s conference:

The convention featured a trade show to educate spa directors and franchisees on the emerging trends in the day spa industry as well as provide further training on managing their spa locations. In addition to attending educational classes, franchisees had time to get to know each other through the Wednesday evening Meet-and-Greet and Thursday night’s Masquerade Ball, complete with a New Orleans style marching band.

Planet Beach Convention

The Planet Beach Cover Model Exhibition and Competition was also held at the Sheraton Hotel and Convention Center Friday. Five cover models featured in the 2012 marketing material competed for the title of Top Cover Model for Planet Beach. The lucky winner was Jodie Giles! Click here to meet Jodie!

All the franchisees left this exciting event with more tools and knowledge than ever to ensure their spa clients continue to receive a more overall approach to total skincare, wellness and stress relief! It was a win-win! Franchisees get more prepared for success, while clients get more service and product options!

Planet Beach memberships, gift cards and products make great gifts for friends and family

It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most stressful. Most Americans say the hustle and bustle of holiday spending and family gatherings induce stress at unhealthy levels, says the American Psychological Association, which offers this as its number-one suggestion: Take time for yourself!

There’s no better gift for people with too much to worry about than a relaxing and rejuvenating spa treatment, and Planet Beach locations offer spa memberships, gift cards and spa products to help the people you love decompress from the stress of the holidays. A stop at the spa can also help you look your best for those amazing holiday parties.

Planet Beach puts a unique spin on day spas, with monthly memberships rather than per-appointment fees and high-tech automatic equipment that performs spa services in private rooms. This approach gives customers privacy and appeals to those who prefer hands-off spa services and lower costs. At traditional day spas, staff members perform massages, facials and other services, which can get expensive.

“The holidays are the most stressful time of year,” says Troy Wise, marketing director of Planet Beach. “Push-button spa treatments are a great way to unwind — they don’t take long, and because our services are automated, you don’t need to set up an appointment, although you can if you prefer. Facials, massages and a variety of other spa services are included in monthly memberships.

“Most people won’t take time to relax, even after the holidays,” says Wise. “With a Planet Beach membership or gift card, you are providing your loved ones with the relaxation they need to take care of themselves.”

Interesting in giving the gift of relaxation this season – or better yet, treating yourself? Visit www.planetbeach.com for more information or to find a location near you.

Customers say low infrared therapy makes skin clearer, younger-looking

Lumiere Facial and Cyber Relax Chair

“I absolutely love this LED facial,” raved Kelly, a health and lifestyle blogger in San Diego, on her blog giddygemini.com. “I’ve done it a few times before so I know that the results are quick and long-term. A day after my facial you could definitely see a firmer and cleaner looking skin.”

The Lumiere Facial uses light-emitting diode (LED) light therapy with topical skincare products to stimulate cellular renewal. Infrared treatment penetrates deeply into the body, stimulating collagen and elastin production while also nourishing damaged cells. This actually reduces fine lines, wrinkles and dark circles while providing immediate lifting and tightening.

“It is a great alternative to the traditional facial because it actually stimulates cellular renewal, which is going to build new cells,” said Junae Barnhart, Spa Director for the Centennial Gateway Planet Beach Contempo Spa. “It is also going to help diminish any signs of problematic skin. It even reduces sun spots and age spots as well. But it does it all naturally, how your skin would naturally repair itself as opposed to a traditional facial, which will damage the top layer of the skin. This is going to work from the inside out.”

The health and beauty of our skin reflects how we feel on the inside. Bringing out that inner glow that Planet Beach is known for keeps customers coming back for more ? and they are not shy about making sure everyone online knows about it.

“I use it and saw better results than going to the dermatologist for six years,” said Amanda, a Planet Beach employee in Gainesville, Florida, in an online article on insitegainesville.com. And the writer, Ashley McCredie, agreed. “I left Planet Beach feeling rejuvenated, and proud of my new glow. I would also recommend it to everyone, even you boys out there.”

In the age of baring and sharing all online, it is pretty easy to find out of something is worth your time and money based solely on other people’s opinions. Good or bad, people are posting their personal experiences all over the online community. And the Lumiere Facial, one of Planet Beach’s many restorative treatments, is creating quite the buzz.

For Contempo Spa member, Sharon Wegner, the service means soft, supple skin

 

American Registry also honored Planet Beach in the “Registry of Business Excellence.”

New Orleans CityBusiness, a weekly business newspaper, has recognized Planet Beach as one of its “Top 100 Private Companies” in the New Orleans area.

Planet Beach Franchising Corporation, based in Marrero, La., has grown its franchise system and become established as the largest day spa franchise in the nation. In addition, Planet Beach has opened franchise operations in several foreign countries, including Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

American Registry, a company that recognizes top-performing businesses, also included Planet Beach in its 2011 “Registry of Business Excellence.”

“This is quite an honor for us. The fact that New Orleans CityBusiness included Planet Beach in its selection of Top 100 Private Companies signals that our constant efforts towards business excellence are paying off,” said Troy Wise, Planet Beach’s franchise marketing director. “We are proud to be included in this recognition.”

Planet Beach’s inclusion on the list reflects the growing popularity of franchise day spas in a difficult economy. Entrepreneur magazine identified 2011 as “the year of the franchise day spa” because of the industry’s rapid growth fueled by increased demand for day spa services.

In the recession, fewer people are able to take trips to tropical climates to work on relaxation and renewal, making affordable local spas more popular than ever before. And because Planet Beach’s services are automated, they’re generally more affordable, take less time and ease the privacy concerns of people who might not want a masseuse or other spa employee to touch them.

Founded in 1994 in suburban New Orleans, Planet Beach is committed to automated day spa treatments and is expanding its string of spas with automated services priced for working people with limited time and money for spa treatments.

Treatments include massages, facials, weight management treatments, red light therapy, spray tans and even teeth whitening. Planet Beach invented the Contempo Spa concept, which uses automated services to relieve customers’ stress and help people unwind.

For more information about Planet Beach’s award-winning services and franchise opportunities, fill out our request information form to view our virtual brochure.

Nevada franchise owner likes affordable day spa concept

Steve Keifer

Ever since the ink dried on Steve Keifer’s deal with Planet Beach Contempo Spa in October 2007, he fully committed himself to the growth of his business based on his belief in the franchisor’s business model. He worked closely with Planet Beach to secure the best location for his targeted demographics, and today he has two locations, in Las Vegas and Green Valley, Nevada ? which is the location where he first became a member.

“The first Planet Beach I ever walked into, I now own,” he says. “I bought it this past January and it came full circle.” Here he talks about why now is the right time to get into the Planet Beach Contempo Spa business.

Planet Beach: What was your background?
Steve Keifer: My background was and is construction.

PB: How did you get involved with Planet Beach?
SK: I was an outside rep for a company near San Diego. One of the guys I was working with, a contractor in Santa Cruz, was staining floors and counters for tanning salons. I helped him devise that application.

Over the next two years a guy in that area opened three tanning salons. I had some money I wanted to put to work so I started looking into tanning salons. In researching tanning salons I ran across Planet Beach. I liked the concept and though it was much more stable and long term than just offering tanning. And so the process began and my due diligence included research and calling other franchisees to see what they thought. And now, here I am with two of them.

PB: What have you liked best about Planet Beach?
SK: The results that we see. People spray tan and that is all fine and good, but the results from the Hydration Station, from the Slim Capsule, from the sauna and all the services are amazing if you get on a regimen and stick to it.

We have people who come to us from other tanning salons, who have worked at a Palm Beach Tan or Body Heat or some of the bigger names here, and they are just blown away by how much knowledge we have of our products and services. That’s thanks to the training Planet Beach provides. We have people who swear by what we have. They can’t go a day without Planet Beach so it is exciting to see that.

PB: What is the best way for you to get people in the door?
SK: We have what is called the “Business of the Week.” Every week we promote one or two of our members’ businesses, where everyone in their office can come in and try the services for free anytime that week. It exposes people to us, and we are using our member’s network, really using them to work for us and inviting other people to the spa.

In the summer, in this type of business, that strategy has kept us on an even keel during a season when a lot of other spas basically lose membership. We have kept it pretty steady. The biggest thing for us is networking our members, and then if people sign up we tack on a free month at the end of their membership. We also do member appreciation parties and raffle off gift baskets with products in them.

With our Ambassador program, if five people you refer sign up, you get a free year, and if 10 people sign up you get a free lifetime membership, so we track that as well. We also do spa parties. We will shut down earlier on a Sunday, for example, for spa party participants to come in and experience us.

PB: Why would you recommend Planet Beach Contempo Spa to a potential franchisee?
SK: It is almost a recession-proof business because everybody likes to be pampered, and all of the other things that go along with that – the weight loss, the facials, the skin care we have. And it is affordable. If I go to a spa and get a hot stone massage for 90 minutes, it is $200 not including a tip – there is not value there. It is a special treat. With Planet Beach you can go every day of the week, relax, renew and glow for $1 or $3 a day. It is a great business model.

It is also a niche business. Other companies do some of the things that we do, but we have many, many services plus products for your face and skin. Once you start using them and see the wonderful effects, you will realize they work tremendously.

Competitors would take at least five years to get where we are now, and we would be that much further along. Planet Beach keeps evolving. It is a good, recession-proof business that even in these times is still improving.

PB: How do you spend your free time?
SK: I have an 8-year-old son and I coach his soccer team. I also like to fish and hunt and do a little bit of travel.