If you’re looking to grow your business, stand out from competitors, and offer a truly skin-changing service to your clients, tattoo removal is an incredible opportunity. But not all tattoo removal methods are created equal, and not all are good for your clients bottom line.
Here’s what you can expect when you bring Tatt2Away into your tattoo studio, medspa, dermatology office, or even as a stand-alone business. Plus, how Tatt2Away compares to lasers and franchise opportunities.
Why Add Tatt2Away to Your Business?
Tatt2Away is a safe and effective non-laser tattoo removal system that works with the body’s natural healing process to expel unwanted ink. Tatt2Away gently abrades the epidermal layer of skin prompting a natural healing response that expels the ink from the skin. The most common method is laser, which fades the tattoo over time by fragmenting ink into smaller, potentially harmful, particles and leaving them for the body’s lymphatic system to dispose of. Read more about Tatt2Away and how it compares to laser tattoo removal in more detail.
This makes Tatt2Away tattoo removal a safe, natural, and effective choice for your clients, and a more profitable, lower-risk choice for your business.
With Tatt2Away you’ll attract clients who want:
- Complete removal
- Revision or correction
- Replacement cover-up prep
- Removal of all colors on all skin tones and types
- A safe, natural, and effective option
- Real tattoo removal
Cost Comparison: Tatt2Away vs. Laser
When it comes to startup costs and ongoing expenses, Tatt2Away outshines laser.
Startup Costs
- Laser: $75,000–$200,000+ upfront for one quality laser.
- Training & certification (sometimes additional cost).
- Higher insurance costs due to heat & injury risks.
- Higher cost of maintenance (often yearly maintenance fees) and repairs on laser machines, all completed by manufacturers
- Tatt2Away: Lower upfront investment (a fraction of the cost).
- Training & certification included.
- Affordable consumables & supplies — no costly maintenance.
- Technical and marketing support from Tatt2Away Corporate.
Operating Costs
- Lasers require regular servicing, calibration, and costly repairs only laser manufacturers can fix. Specialists must be sent to repair costly lasers. Indeterminate amount of monthly clients needed to recuperate upfront costs.
- Tatt2Away has minimal ongoing costs, low supply costs, and extremely low failure rate (and when it does happen, it is quickly resolved by our service team– if your hand piece fails, we’ll ship you another one and you ship us back the old one!).
Bottom line: You can get started with Tatt2Away faster, with less cost, and see a faster ROI. It doesn’t take a large volume of clients to pay for the device; generally, only a couple of new clients will recuperate your costs!
Health & Safety: Tatt2Away vs. Laser
As more published research becomes available suggesting tattoos and laser tattoo removal are linked to lymphoma, people will become more concerned about tattoos and their health. Just like any business owner seeking tattoo removal would be too!
Tatt2Away Benefits
- Expels ink through the surface of the skin instead of pushing ink into the lymphatic system and bloodstream.
- No heat damage, no blistering, and safe for all skin tones and types.
- Works with the body’s natural healing process.
Laser Risks
- Fragments ink into tiny particles that settle in the lymph nodes and bloodstream. This has been linked to lymphoma.
- Burns and blisters are common.
- Often ineffective or risky on darker skin tones. Can cause hyper- or hypopigmentation
With Tatt2Away, you’re offering a safe service and that’s a huge selling point for many clients looking to remove their tattoo.
How Tatt2Away Compares to Franchise Opportunities
You might also be considering starting a medspa franchise or adding another service to your business such as microblading, but if you’re looking to expand your services, you might want to consider Tatt2Away as an additional stream of income. Many franchise opportunities come with upfront investments and additional franchise fees, whereas Tatt2Away does not.
Why Tatt2Away Works
- No franchise fees or royalties– you keep what you earn.
- Full control of your brand, schedule, and pricing.
- Scalable, flexible, and fits into many business models.
- Support from Tatt2Away Corporate with discounts, marketing, and clinical support
Franchise Opportunities
- Initial investment could be up to $750,000 for medspas and $350,000 for tattoo studios
- Franchise fees could be as much as 7%
- Royalties and Requirements (see below)
Unlike rigid franchise models with high costs and strict rules, Tatt2Away empowers you to grow your business on your terms.
Franchise Breakdowns:
Medspa Industry
Overview: Medspas combine medical procedures with spa-like environments, offering treatments like laser hair removal, Botox, facials, and body contouring. They often require physician oversight, licensed staff, and medical-grade equipment.
Typical Startup Costs: $250,000–$750,000+. Initial investment often includes equipment, real estate build-out, staff training, and legal compliance)
Ongoing Fees: 4–6% royalty fees, marketing contributions, and recurring costs for supplies and medical oversight.
Training & Licensing: Often requires trained RNs, NPs, or aestheticians under a licensed medical director. Locations must follow HIPAA, OSHA, and health board regulations.
Common Add-Ons: Subscription models with recurring monthly fees for Botox, laser facials, or filler packages.
Typical royalties: 4%–6% of gross revenue
Tattoo Studio Industry
Overview: Tattoo studios focus on artistic services, custom design, and personal expression. The franchise model is still emerging, but gaining interest.
Typical Startup Costs: $20,000–$150,000
Ongoing Fees: Franchise fees typically around 5–7%, plus required marketing spend and ongoing training costs.
Licensing & Requirements: Requires health department approvals, sterilization protocols, and business operation manuals. Artists are often independent contractors; owners handle logistics and compliance.
Growth Model: Some are testing subscription perks (e.g. free touch-ups, discounts, exclusive bookings), but most rely on per-project pricing.
Typical royalties: 5%–7%
PMU (Permanent Makeup) Industry
Overview: PMU artists offer cosmetic tattooing services like microblading, lip blush, and permanent eyeliner. This industry is dominated by independent operators and boutique studios rather than large franchises.
Typical Startup Costs: $5,000–$20,000 for licensing, certification, equipment, and setup.
Ongoing Costs: Restocking pigments, aftercare supplies, and booking software.
Business Model: Optional memberships for annual touch-ups, bundled aftercare, or loyalty perks. Regulatory requirements vary by state.
Where Tatt2Away Stands Out
Tatt2Away is significantly more affordable and easier to implement than most beauty-related franchise options.
Startup Investment: Lower than medspas, laser centers, or tattoo franchises. No lasers or high-maintenance equipment.
Ongoing Fees: No ongoing royalties or franchise fees. Fits easily into existing businesses (tattoo studios, medspas, dermatology clinics). Low costs for treatment kit purchases (only as-needed).
Licensing & Requirements: Licensing and training is included with device purchase and doesn’t require medical licensure.
Bottom Line: While most medspa and tattoo franchise models require high capital, medical oversight, and complex operations, Tatt2Away offers a lower-risk, high-return opportunity that expands your service offerings with minimal overhead and standout results.
For more information about joining the Tatt2Away network, contact us today.
What to Expect When You Buy Tatt2Away
Choosing Tatt2Away means more than purchasing technology — it means having a dedicated team beside you at every step.
You’ll receive:
- Full training & certification
- Ongoing support from our teams
- Marketing resources & guidance
- A safe, effective system your clients will rave about
Most importantly, you’ll start seeing clients right away, and helping them start fresh.
Hear From A Tatt2Away Provider
“It’s super cool to offer something different in your area that nobody else is going to have…Everybody has a tattoo they want removed or revised in some way. If you Google tattoo removal in Nebraska, we’re the first to show up — and our reviews reflect that. I’ve built strong relationships with clients through Tatt2Away. They’ll text me almost weekly still, even when we’re done, just to show me, ‘look how great this healing is.’ They trust the process, and they trust us — and many come back for new tattoos or cover-ups after removal.”
-Angela Tiemeyer
Ready to Get Started?
Bringing Tatt2Away into your business is more than just adding a service, it’s adding value, credibility, and opportunity for both you and your clients.
If you’re ready to grow your business and help clients remove what no longer serves them, we’d love to talk.