PAUSE
PAUSE franchises wellness studios offering flotation therapy, vitamin infusion therapy, cold plunge/contrast therapy, sauna therapy, LED red-light therapy, compression therapy, NAD+ therapy, and potentially cryogenic therapy, along with related products. The business model involves operating clean, modern studios where customers purchase services individually, in multi-packs, or through month-to-month memberships for stress reduction, athletic recovery, and health optimization. The target market is the general adult public, particularly those seeking healthy, active lifestyles in a competitive health and wellness industry.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 1% ad fund + $3,500/mo local marketing + $800/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data based on five affiliate-owned locations operating for the full calendar year 2024.
* Average Gross Revenue for 2024 was calculated from Table 1a by summing the total annual gross revenue of the five Affiliate-Owned Locations and dividing by 5. Median Gross Revenue was the middle value of the five locations' 2024 annual gross revenues. Best Guess Profit Low and High were estimated using the 'Average Gross Revenue' and the weighted average of the 'High' and 'Low' total expense percentages from Table 2, respectively. For 'High' expense (resulting in 'Low' profit), the sum of 'High' expense margins for 2 locations (36+ months) was 81.89%, and for 3 locations (less than 36 months) was 108.84%. The weighted average total 'High' expense percentage was (0.8189 * 2 + 1.0884 * 3) / 5 = 98.06%. For 'Low' expense (resulting in 'High' profit), the sum of 'Low' expense margins for 2 locations (36+ months) was 70.99%, and for 3 locations (less than 36 months) was 82.88%. The weighted average total 'Low' expense percentage was (0.7099 * 2 + 0.8288 * 3) / 5 = 78.12%. Profit = Average Gross Revenue * (1 - Total Expense Percentage).
Extracted Item 19 Section
How PAUSE Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 96% of Beauty & Spa Services franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PAUSE Current | $881K – $1.5M | $60K | 7.0% | 3 |
| SPORTS CLIPS (SINGLE UNIT) | $289K – $475K | $30K | 6.0% | 1,754 |
| SUPERCUTS | $186K – $323K | $40K | 6.0% | 1,701 |
| DaVi Nails and Em Lash Studio | $61K – $144K | $65K | N/A | 400 |
| PALM BEACH TAN | $648K – $1.1M | $30K | 6.0% | 397 |
| DAVI NAILS | $57K – $125K | $65K | 0.0% | 387 |
Beauty & Spa Services Average 49 franchises | $411K – $755K | $48K | 6.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 49 Beauty & Spa 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 PAUSE 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.
Franchisee Contacts
40 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 PAUSE franchise ranges from $880,600 to $1,534,900. This includes a franchise fee of $60,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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