Salon for sale in Brighton

A genuine opportunity to acquire a thriving, established sunbed and tanning salon in one of Brighton’s most desirable suburban villages. Loves2tan has built a loyal community of regular customers and active members since opening and now offers an enthusiastic new owner the chance to step into a fully operational, beautifully presented business.

Location

Situated in the heart of Woodingdean — an affluent commuter village just minutes from central Brighton and the South Downs National Park. Excellent demographics, an established residential community, and limited direct competition. The salon enjoys a prominent retail position with strong passing footfall, ample free parking, and easy access from the A27.

The Business

•     Fully equipped, professionally fitted-out tanning salon

•     Loyal active membership base with recurring monthly income

•     Established Square POS system with full customer database

•     Recognised local brand within the Woodingdean community

•     Established relationships with all suppliers

•     Use Class E permitted use (sunbed salon and related personal services)

•     All equipment, fixtures and fittings included in the sale

Digital Presence & Booking System

A major asset of the business is its established digital footprint — a genuine differentiator from most independent salons of this size:

•     Professional website with full branding, service information, and customer-facing content

•     Integrated online booking system allowing customers to view availability, book sessions, manage memberships and pay 24/7 — significantly reducing administrative time for the owner

•     Active and engaged social media presence across platforms, with a substantial local following built organically since launch

•     Regular content schedule and consistent customer interaction driving steady enquiries and walk-in trade

•     Strong customer reviews and word-of-mouth reputation in the local community

•     Full handover of website, booking system, social media accounts, and follower base included in the sale

Additional Income Opportunity — Beauty / Treatment Room

A separate, self-contained treatment room is part of the premises and is ideal for sublet to a:

•     Beauty therapist

•     Hair stylist

•     Nail technician

•     Lash and brow artist

•     Semi-permanent makeup artist

•     Aesthetics practitioner

This represents an immediate additional income stream the new owner can activate from day one — fully scoped and ready to monetise. The complementary nature of the businesses also drives valuable cross-referrals and increased footfall.

Growth Potential

The current owner has identified clear, scoped opportunities for the new owner to expand revenue:

•     Activate the beauty room sublet for immediate additional income

•     Add complementary services such as teeth whitening or spray tans (supplier contacts available)

•     Expand opening hours to capture peak demand

•     Drive membership growth through targeted local marketing

•     Introduce or expand retail product sales (premium tanning lotions, accessories)

Premises & Lease

The premises are held under a commercial lease with several years remaining and a flexible break option. The lease is assignable subject to landlord consent on standard terms. Reasonable rent and tenant-friendly repair obligations make this an attractive proposition for an incoming operator.

Reason for Sale

The vendor is selling due to a planned personal relocation. This is a genuine lifestyle decision and the vendor is fully committed to a smooth transition for the new owner, including:

•     Comprehensive on-site handover

•     Introduction to all suppliers and key customers

•     Ongoing support during the transition period

•     Full assistance with member transfer and continuity of service

Ideal Buyer

This opportunity will suit:

•     An owner-operator looking for a manageable, established lifestyle business

•     A couple or family wanting to run a community-focused local business together

•     An existing beauty, wellness or hair business looking to add tanning to their offering

•     An entrepreneur seeking a turnkey operation with built-in upside

Next Steps

A full confidential Information Memorandum — including detailed financial information, lease terms, equipment schedule, and growth analysis — is available to genuinely interested and financially qualified buyers following signature of a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

Please provide a brief summary of your background, intentions, and funding position with your initial enquiry. Time-wasters will be politely declined.