Sunbanque is the premier tanning salon with two locations on Bostons North Shore
Keywords: suntanning, tan, golden, salon, lotion, lotions,health
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
31 years
What is your primary product or service?
4 levels of Tanning, Airbrush Spray Tanning (Versa Spa Booth or Custom with a Master Certified Technician) Complete Lotion Line, Professional Teeth Whitening, Havaianas Flip Flops, Itworks! Skinny Wraps
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Owned a Health club and wanted to add tanning but ended up opening a salon...that was 30 years ago!
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
2 locations and over 35 pieces of high performance tanning beds and booths, plus Versa Spa and custom airbrush tanning and professional teeth whitening services. Open long hours, 7 days a week, Sunbanque is impeccably maintained with bulbs changed BEFORE the recommended times. Employees are Smart Tan trained and certified, friendly and will recommend a tanning program based on your needs (Vacation, wedding, Prom,Vitamin D production, Depression, etc) New beds and booths have been added each year to keep up with the latest designs and trends in the tanning industry. The Gloucester salon was remodeled in 2013.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
2 Locations. No immediate plans to expand
Provide detailed directions to your location
From Route 128 North to Gloucester, bear right at rotary (Washington St) go 1/2 mile take left at Railroad Ave to end, then left on Prospect St. Follow to number 156. Parking lot at rear of building
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, check, and all major credit cards
Which areas do you service?
The North Shore (Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester by the Sea, Essex, Beverly, Salem, Danvers, Peabody, and surrounding areas
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Glen Asaro, Kurt Gross, Michael Zarbano, Kristina Jacobs
What are your hours of operation?
M-F 6am-10pm, Sat 730am-7pm, Sun 730am-5pm
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"This place is amazing!"
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Do to others as you would have others do to you