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Glow Sauna Studios
Glow Sauna Studios franchises provide infrared sauna sessions, chromotherapy, red light therapy, halotherapy, and other approved wellness services in a relaxing modern environment, along with authorized retail sales of health and wellness products, branded apparel, and merchandise. The business operates under proprietary marks and a developed system emphasizing membership models for ongoing client services, supplemented by single sessions, packages, gift cards, and retail. It targets the general public in the competitive health and wellness industry.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty (min $1,000/mo) + 2% brand fund + $125/mo technology + up to $850/mo software + $300/yr webpage design
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data represents one affiliate-owned business (the 'Existing Business') over the period of January 1, 2022, to February 28, 2025.
* Overall average_gross_revenue and average_net_profit (represented by 'Gross Sales Less Total Operating Costs/Expenses and Estimated Fees Above') were calculated as weighted averages across the 38-month measurement period (Jan 2022 - Feb 2025). The weighted average calculation used 12 months for 2022, 12 months for 2023, 12 months for 2024, and 2 months for 2025, based on the 'FY Avg' data for each period. The specific calculations are as follows: overall_average_gross_revenue = (42056 * 12 + 44423 * 12 + 46396 * 12 + 49996 * 2) / 38 = $44,591.89. overall_average_net_profit = (15485 * 12 + 16992 * 12 + 18696 * 12 + 20554 * 2) / 38 = $17,241.68. ebitda_margin_pct was calculated as the weighted average of the 'Percent' row, representing (Gross Sales - Operating Costs) / Gross Sales, over the 38-month period: (0.368 * 12 + 0.382 * 12 + 0.403 * 12 + 0.411 * 2) / 38 = 0.3857. best_guess_profit_high is set to average_net_profit ($17,241.68) as this figure represents operating profit before certain unlisted expenses (professional fees, depreciation, etc.) and taxes, making it an optimistic estimate. best_guess_profit_low is estimated by subtracting an additional 7% of the overall_average_gross_revenue from average_net_profit to account for these unlisted expenses (professional fees, depreciation, maintenance, and tax liabilities mentioned in the general notes). $17,241.68 - (0.07 * $44,591.89) = $14,120.25.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $44,592
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Unlock financial performance dataGlow Sauna Studios Franchise Analysis
The wellness boom has birthed Glow Sauna Studios, blending infrared saunas with chromotherapy and red light therapy in sleek studios. Item 19 offers a first look at revenue from its two locations, and a lone SBA loan underscores the capital intensity of launching in this space. With rapid early expansion and membership-driven revenue, does this fledgling brand deliver the glow-up investors crave, or is it too soon to step into the heat?
Item 7 lays out the initial investment from $262,096 to $454,256, covering buildout for 3-6 sauna suites, equipment, and three months' operating capital. The $49,000 franchise fee gets you proprietary systems, training in Dallas, and territory protection. Ongoing fees hit 6% royalty (minimum $1,000/month), 2% brand fund, $125/month tech fee, up to $850/month software, and $300/year for webpage design—stacking up to noticeable ongoing costs for a small system. Item 19 reveals average gross revenue of just $44,592 across units, with estimated profits ranging $14,120-$17,242 at 0% EBITDA margin, signaling tight early margins in a membership-heavy model.
Growth exploded from 1 to 2 locations (2023-2024, +100%), with 6 new units projected, but only 1 corporate spot and 1 SBA loan averaging $416,700 show it's pre-scale. No terminations or transfers yet in this 2023-launched system from Glow Getter Holdings. For wellness enthusiasts eyeing business services, the low revenue per unit raises flags on scalability versus established players, but the niche therapies and retail add-ons could build loyalty if membership penetration improves—ideal for operators with real estate savvy in competitive health markets.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How Glow Sauna Studios Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 93% of Business Services franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Glow Sauna Studios Current | $262K – $454K | $49K | 6.0% | 2 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| RE/MAX | $37K – $337K | $35K | 1.0% | 2,994 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
Business Services Average 198 franchises | $121K – $289K | $47K | 10.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 198 Business 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
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Glow Sauna Studios franchisees (2025 – 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.
1 SBA loans on record
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6 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
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 Glow Sauna Studios franchise ranges from $262,096 to $454,256. This includes a franchise fee of $49,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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