Join the Glo family and Glo with us
Glo Tanning offers an unparalleled experience that can’t be found anywhere else. The breath-taking salon and mind blowing equipment is revolutionizing the industry to give you an all in one pampering experience that will leave you in a state of bliss.
We offer a luxurious experience from the moment you walk into the door offering you divine pampering from the first ever “Sun Spa”.
Luxurious, Unrivaled, and Tech Driven. Every glo Tanning salon is backed by our ever improving and industry leading technology that allows for unprecedented service and a more data driven business for our franchisees.
Known for what we call our “Perfect Tan in One Day™”, we have developed a system to increase revenue while streamlining the services to eliminate overcrowding in our salons that we are consistently improving as we are never satisfied with “pretty good”.
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In 2010, Onyi Odunukwe launched the inaugural Glo Tanning salon in Arkansas, expanding the brand to seven locations before deciding to retain ownership of two.
Recognizing the potential for innovation within the industry, Onyi joined forces with fellow multi-unit tanning salon owners Paul Rudnicki and Ambria Hatcher in 2020.
Their collective vision was to revolutionize the tanning salon business by creating a system that simplifies ownership and operations across any number of locations, addressing a critical need for an enhanced experience for owners, employees, and clients alike.
This collaboration led to the development of a seamless operational system over the following years, making Glo Tanning an attractive proposition for both seasoned salon owners looking for growth and new entrepreneurs eager to enter the industry.
Since then, their efforts have catapulted the brand to over 80 locations in less than four years, showcasing the efficacy and appeal of their innovative approach within the tanning industry.
Onyi Odunukwe brings over fifteen years of entrepreneurial leadership to our wellness community. As CEO and Founder, he guides our strategic vision and company growth while pioneering the future of accessible luxury wellness experiences...
Amara Omoregie brings extensive brand strategy and marketing innovation expertise to our wellness community. As Chief Marketing Officer, she drives brand elevation and market expansion while crafting authentic narratives that resonate...
Markkus Davis brings over fifteen years of financial expertise to our wellness community. As CFO, he drives operational excellence and strategic growth while building sustainable financial foundations for our expanding wellness community...
Jeff Deaton brings extensive accounting expertise to our wellness community. As Corporate Accountant, he manages financial reporting and compliance for corporate-owned and franchise locations while ensuring fiscal integrity...
Denae Blough brings over fifteen years of wellness industry expertise to our community. As Chief Operating Officer, she orchestrates operational excellence and strategic growth while empowering teams to deliver transformative experiences...
Kyle Bowe brings extensive program development expertise to our wellness community. As Director of Training & Development, he creates scalable learning experiences and strategic training...
Glo makes franchising easy! The following steps outline the franchise process and how YOU can become part of the Glo Gang today!
Requirements: This isn’t a side hustle or a passive investment opportunity. We’re looking for operators who can learn the business and scale their business into their own mini corporation. If you aren’t prepared to lead and develop a team that you could call family, then this may not be the right opportunity for you.
First interview with Franchise Support.
Second interview with Franchise Director.
Once a month, we have a discovery call with heads of each department describing how they would support a franchisee and assist them in their goal of a successful salon.
The Applicant is required to observe a 14-day waiting period after signing the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Following this period, the applicant will sign the franchise agreement and submit the Initial Franchise Fee to officially become a Glo franchisee!
The franchisee will then embark on the onboarding journey, collaborating closely with Glo's marketing, operations, and IT departments. This stage involves setting up accounts with approved vendors, receiving Glo's Brand Guidelines and Lookbook, and accessing the comprehensive Franchisee Checklist. Throughout this period, the franchisee will be meticulously guided through each step to ensure a thorough and seamless integration into the Glo franchise system.
The Franchisee will initiate the search for potential salon locations within their designated territory, guided by the site selection criteria provided by Glo's team. Upon identifying suitable sites, these must receive Glo's approval before proceeding with lease negotiations. Once a location is approved and the lease is finalized, the franchisee will solicit construction bids. The construction process will commence with an approved contractor, adhering to Glo's specified requirements.
Ensure everything is setup such as social media pages, beds installed, marketing has been completed 30 days out and they have also done in person marketing. Do a test of all equipment a week prior to opening and ensure all software is good to go. Staff is doing dry runs and helping setup everything in store before the big day. Big day, we have a big launch on social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok) and Google. We make it required that they have a photographer there for pictures.
Onyi Odunukwe brings over fifteen years of entrepreneurial leadership to our wellness community. As CEO and Founder, he guides our strategic vision and company growth while pioneering the future of accessible luxury wellness experiences.
Onyi combines innovative business strategy with authentic relationship building to create transformative wellness destinations. Throughout his career, he founded Glo in 2009, expanded to seven locations, and led the company’s merger during their relocation to Oklahoma City in 2018. His strategic launch of our franchising program in 2019 has spurred rapid growth across the country.
Before founding Glo, Onyi developed his passion for entrepreneurship at the University of Arkansas after being born in Boston to Nigerian parents. He values spending time with his daughter and partner, Sandra, while enjoying travel to explore new cultures around the world.
At Glo, Onyi ensures our company remains committed to excellence and innovation while delivering personalized wellness experiences that honor every client’s journey to authentic radiance.
Amara Omoregie brings extensive brand strategy and marketing innovation expertise to our wellness community. As Chief Marketing Officer, she drives brand elevation and market expansion while crafting authentic narratives that resonate deeply and create meaningful connections with audiences who value transformative wellness experiences.
Amara combines visionary leadership with proven strategic frameworks to help companies generate millions in capital and revenue. Throughout her career, she founded her own marketing agency in 2008 and has supported Fortune 500 businesses, startups, and small businesses alike, including transformative work with Toyota, Too Faced Cosmetics, The City of Los Angeles, Echelon Fit, Waste Management, Southern California Edison, and more.
Before joining Glo, Amara established her reputation for providing 10x ROI value through her strategic brand-building approach, saving clients time and money while increasing revenue. Her vision centers on creating marketing ecosystems where brands can authentically connect with their audiences through compelling storytelling, strategic positioning, and data-driven insights.
At Glo, Amara ensures our marketing initiatives illuminate our brand’s unique value while creating sophisticated campaigns that invite individuals to discover personalized wellness experiences and embrace their most radiant selves.
Markkus Davis brings over fifteen years of financial expertise to our wellness community. As CFO, he drives operational excellence and strategic growth while building sustainable financial foundations for our expanding wellness community.
Markkus combines precision-driven financial leadership with collaborative team building to create sustainable business foundations. Throughout his career, he has built and reorganized accounting departments across multiple companies, implementing processes and workflows that consistently deliver timely, accurate results while fostering performance-driven cultures.
Before joining Glo, Markkus established his reputation for transforming finance operations through hands-on leadership and strategic departmental restructuring. A former professional athlete, he brings the same competitive excellence and team-first mindset to his professional development approach, enjoying basketball, golf, and traveling with family and friends.
At Glo, Markkus ensures our financial operations support long-term growth while maintaining the operational excellence that enables personalized wellness experiences for every client.
Jeff Deaton brings extensive accounting expertise to our wellness community. As Corporate Accountant, he manages financial reporting and compliance for corporate-owned and franchise locations while ensuring fiscal integrity supports our growth across all markets.
Jeff combines technical financial expertise with operational insight to support both corporate and franchise business growth. Throughout his career with Glo, he has developed deep understanding of our financial model and specific operational needs, beginning his journey with our brand in 2017 through the original Fayetteville locations.
Before his expanded role, Jeff established his expertise in revenue management, expense tracking, cash flow planning, and profitability analysis while working closely with franchisees and corporate teams. His approach focuses on helping owners and operators navigate the financial aspects of growing their wellness businesses while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time on the golf course and traveling.
At Glo, Jeff ensures our financial operations support sustainable growth while enabling franchisees to deliver personalized wellness experiences and authentic radiance to every client.
Denae Blough brings over fifteen years of wellness industry expertise to our community. As Chief Operating Officer, she orchestrates operational excellence and strategic growth while empowering teams to deliver transformative experiences that elevate our brand at every touchpoint.
Denae combines authentic leadership development with comprehensive operational expertise to drive sustainable growth across our organization. Throughout her career, she has advanced from ground-level team member to executive leadership, discovering her unwavering passion for wellness, beauty, and exceptional client experiences along the way.
Before her current role, Denae joined Glo in 2018 and rapidly advanced through various leadership positions, driven by her dedication and genuine enthusiasm for our brand values. Her expertise spans operations development, strategic planning, and leadership cultivation, where she finds immense joy in witnessing transformative moments of growth and achievement across our expanding wellness community.
At Glo, Denae ensures our operations create seamless, scalable systems that empower every location to deliver personalized wellness experiences honoring each guest’s unique journey to authentic radiance.
Kyle Bowe brings extensive program development expertise to our wellness community. As Director of Training & Development, he creates scalable learning experiences and strategic training solutions that empower our teams to deliver exceptional service while fostering authentic connections with every guest.
Kyle combines academic communication expertise with proven program development to launch and scale seven-figure initiatives. Throughout his career, he has helped launch and manage flagship offerings at The Scalable Company, including their Scalable OS program, and scaled a YouTube channel from 100,000 to 500,000 subscribers while building and launching a six-figure coaching program at Ducey Enterprises.
Before joining Glo, Kyle served as a professor of Communication after earning his Master’s Degree in Communication from San Diego State University. His academic foundation in communication strategy complements his hands-on experience in program development and scaling. An avid reader and self-professed above-average pickleball player, he brings both intellectual curiosity and competitive spirit to his professional approach.
At Glo, Kyle ensures our training programs create scalable systems and development pathways that equip every team member to deliver personalized wellness experiences and help guests discover their most radiant selves.
Whether it’s helping select the best site or building out your salon our Senior Management team will be there every step of the way. We will provide guidance on your salon layout & design as well as strategies to maximize your footprint and construction effort.
Our initial new hire training is a highly effective combination of hands-on practice and virtual product and sales training. Creating a positive experience for our new salon employees is a critical aspect of our success.
Our continuing education leadership development training is world class and will help prepare your salon leaders and multi-unit leaders to drive superior client service, to build strong teams and to generate sales growth.
We are developing a comprehensive Glo University which will be a one stop shop for all your operational questions and needs. A University’s worth of information at your fingertips!
At Glo we provide continual guidance and support on a range of topics critical to your business. Our salon experts will provide you with best practices and proven business strategies to help you succeed.
Our Guest Services department will handle the majority of any client issues, freeing you up to take care of client hospitality and to build sales in your salon.
Our Senior Management Team have all been salon owners so they know what it takes to succeed and they will lead the organization based on what is best for the Franchisee community.
At Glo, our Brand Marketing team will assist you in all your marketing efforts, from Grand Openings to Social Media to Event Planning. Our experiential-driven marketing style delivers the community buzz that drives traffic through your doors.
Our upscale environment and superior client service sets the pace for the industry and delivers client satisfaction. A happy client is the greatest of marketing tools, and we aim to please!
At Glo Tanning, our Technology Department is a synergistic blend of tech support specialists and software developers, dedicated to empowering our franchisees with technological support and innovative, custom software solutions. This cohesive team focuses on both the development of technologies tailored specifically for the unique demands of Glo Tanning salons and the provision of responsive, comprehensive tech support. Their collaborative efforts ensure that our franchisees are equipped with the tools they need to optimize operations, elevate the customer experience, and maintain Glo Tanning’s leading edge in the tanning salon industry.
One of the crucial elements of establishing a thriving business is understanding the financing mechanisms available to you. There are numerous funding options and lenders in the market, necessitating a thorough evaluation to determine the most suitable path for your enterprise.
In recent times, Glo Tanning has developed significant alliances with several financing institutions. These collaborations offer both SBA and non-SBA loan opportunities to our franchise affiliates.
Ali Singletary brings nearly a decade of wellness industry expertise to our community. As Franchise Operations Coordinator, she supports franchisee success and operational excellence while translating corporate vision into thriving local wellness destinations.
Ali combines deep operational knowledge with hands-on franchise support to help build thriving wellness businesses. Throughout her career, she has advanced through multiple roles within Glo, beginning as a spa consultant at our Tampa location in 2016 and developing invaluable expertise across many aspects of our operations alongside leadership.
Before her current role, Ali relocated from Tampa, Florida to Oklahoma City in 2020 to expand her impact with Glo. Originally from Tampa, she finds inspiration in her daughter Everly, who drives her to excellence both personally and professionally. She enjoys decorating her home, self-care practices, and attending concerts and outdoor music events.
At Glo, Ali ensures franchisees receive the knowledge and support needed to create lasting client relationships and deliver the personalized wellness experiences that define our authentic radiance.
