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.
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
How Glow Sauna Studios Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 95% 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 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K – $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 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
SBA Loan History
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.
Franchisee Contacts
6 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
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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