How many goGLOW franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, goGLOW has 7 franchise locations.

Can you get an SBA loan for a goGLOW franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for goGLOW franchises. Historical data shows 2 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for goGLOW franchisees, with an average loan amount of $483,500. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is goGLOW a good franchise to buy?

goGLOW shows several positive indicators: low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

goGLOW

FDD Year:

goGLOW franchises independent businesses offering customized spray tanning and skin wellness services using proprietary paraben-free and sulfate-free sunless solutions in a relaxing modern environment. Franchisees also retail authorized health and skin wellness products, branded apparel, and merchandise under the goGLOW Proprietary Marks and operational System. The business model licenses the System to operators targeting the general public seeking sunless tanning and skin care services, with options for single-unit or multi-unit development.

Locations

$283K–$497K

Investment

ServicesEdina, MNgoGLOW Holding, LLCwww.goglow.coDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$60,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$282,900 – $497,000

Low: $282,900High: $497,000

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

8.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

1.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$2,000 – $2,000

Item 6 of FDD

8% royalty (greater of 8% of net revenue or monthly minimum starting month 13) + 1% brand fund + $1,000/mo technology fee + $1,000/mo digital marketing fee

How goGLOW Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
goGLOW Current	$283K – $497K	$60K	8.0%	7
COST CUTTERS	$184K – $336K	$40K	5.0%	911
COMFORT KEEPERS	$120K – $191K	$55K	5.0%	619
PALM BEACH TAN	$639K – $1.0M	$30K	6.0%	398
HOUSE OF COLOUR	$33K – $52K	$30K	4.0%	312
DRYBAR	$410K – $1.0M	$50K	7.0%	176
Personal Care Services Average 20 franchises	$418K – $817K	$43K	5.9%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 20 Personal Care 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

Top States

1MI

2MO

3MS

4NC

5PA

6TX

7WI

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for goGLOW franchisees (2025 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$483,500

Total Volume

$1.0M

Default Rate

0.0%

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.

Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a goGLOW franchise ranges from $282,900 to $497,000. This includes a franchise fee of $60,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.