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beem Light Sauna
Beem Light Sauna offers franchises for membership-based, state-of-the-art studios providing consumer-grade infrared, red light, and chromotherapy solutions, along with related services and products, in a private spa-like setting. Franchisees operate under a proprietary system including specific studio designs, equipment specifications, operating procedures, and marketing techniques. The target market includes customers aged 20-50 with household incomes of $85,000 or more seeking relaxing wellness improvements in a competitive self-care industry.
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Franchise Costs
8% royalty + 2% brand fund + $550/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data for 5 franchised studios that were open for the entire reporting period (March 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025) and included in Table 1 Annual Gross Sales.
* The document explicitly states in 'NOTES TO ITEM 19' point 3 that 'These sales figures do not reflect the costs of sales, operating expenses or other costs or expenses that must be deducted from the Gross Sales figures to obtain your net income or profit.' Therefore, no gross profit, net income, net profit, or EBITDA data can be extracted or estimated.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $438,096
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Imagine stepping into the booming wellness scene where infrared saunas promise relaxation and recovery for affluent millennials—beem Light Sauna is riding that wave with explosive early growth. Item 19 financials paint a picture of solid revenue performance for its young system, while a hefty SBA loan tally hints at franchisee confidence despite a recent legal hiccup. But does this rapid expansion mask risks, or signal a goldmine in self-care studios?
Item 7 in the 2025 FDD pegs initial investment at $393,088-$717,792, covering the $65,000 franchise fee, buildout for spa-like studios, and proprietary infrared/red light gear. Ongoing fees bite at 8% royalties plus 2% brand fund and $550/month tech fee—steep for a brand franchising since 2022. Yet Item 19 shines: average gross sales $438,096, median $408,420 across mature units, suggesting healthy topline for membership-driven ops targeting $85K+ households. With 49 SBA loans averaging $343,610, financing is accessible, though that litigation shadow from a predecessor's franchisee suit over FDD misrepresentations (settled July 2024) warrants scrutiny on cost projections.
System metrics scream momentum: 38 locations after jumping from 3 in 2023 to 37 in 2024 (+1133% growth), 33 projected new units, just 1 transfer. No major red flags on terminations, but as a Sequel Brands newbie, scale remains unproven versus wellness giants. For buyers eyeing $400K+ revenue potential in competitive self-care, beem offers proprietary designs and marketing edge—but high fees and legal history mean crunching your local demographics against that median sales figure before diving in.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How beem Light Sauna Compares
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Wellness Services
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Wellness Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
beem Light Sauna Current | $393K – $718K | $65K | 8.0% | 38 |
| MASSAGE ENVY | $719K – $1.1M | $45K | 6.0% | 1,009 |
| The Dripbar (Unit) | $147K – $415K | $55K | 7.0% | 106 |
| MEDI-WEIGHTLOSS BUSINESS | $207K – $435K | $45K | 10.0% | 88 |
| MASSAGELUXE | $570K – $800K | $43K | 6.0% | 86 |
| Lindora | $272K – $492K | $60K | 7.0% | 31 |
Wellness Services Average 13 franchises | $392K – $699K | $53K | 7.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 13 Wellness Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+4 more states
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for beem Light Sauna franchisees (2024 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
49 SBA loans on record
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88 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Former franchisee of predecessor sued over termination of franchise agreement, alleging fraud, misrepresentation of initial investment and construction costs in FDD Item 7, and unfair trade practices; settled in July 2024.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a beem Light Sauna franchise ranges from $393,088 to $717,792. This includes a franchise fee of $65,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.