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Perspire Sauna Studio

Perspire Sauna Studio

Perspire Sauna Studio franchises businesses that provide infrared sauna sessions, red light therapy, halotherapy, contrast shower therapy, chromotherapy, and other approved wellness services, along with ancillary retail products. The business model emphasizes client memberships for recurring revenue, supplemented by single sessions and packages, operating under a proprietary system with standardized methods. Target market includes health-conscious consumers seeking non-invasive wellness and recovery therapies.

66locations
$566K–$990K
Since 2017
HealthcareCosta Mesa, CASweat Equity Group Holdings, LLCwww.perspiresaunastudio.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$50,000
Initial Investment
$565,538 – $989,638
Royalty Rate
7.00%
Brand Fund
2.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$1,091 – $1,091

7% royalty (greater of 7% or $600/mo) + 2% brand fund + $1,040.50/mo technology fee + $50/mo digital marketing signage fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$536,196.64
Median Gross Revenue
$525,644.75
Top Quartile Revenue
$719,928
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$340,874.55

Data Based On: 44 Franchisee Owned PERSPIRE SAUNA STUDIO Businesses opened during Reporting Period One.

* Weighted average gross revenue calculated from 'All Franchisee Owned PERSPIRE SAUNA STUDIO Businesses Opened During Reporting Period One' table on page 3. The table provides average gross revenue for each of the four quartiles, each comprising 11 businesses. The calculation is (11 * $719,928 + 11 * $595,633 + 11 * $488,351 + 11 * $340,874.55) / 44 total units = $536,196.64. The median gross revenue was calculated similarly using the median values for each quartile: (11 * $680,949 + 11 * $595,128 + 11 * $491,706 + 11 * $334,796) / 44 total units = $525,644.75. No specific net income, net profit, EBITDA, or expense data for franchisee-owned units was provided to estimate profit ranges.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $536,197

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Perspire Sauna Studio Franchise Analysis

Explosive expansion in the infrared sauna space has Perspire Sauna Studio doubling down on wellness therapies like red light and halotherapy, backed by Item 19 revenue disclosures that paint a compelling picture for investors. Yet beneath the steam, SBA loan records and system metrics raise questions about scalability and true profitability. What do the numbers really say about banking on recurring memberships in this hot category?

Item 7 lays out the steep entry: $565,538 to $989,638 total investment, including a $50,000 franchise fee, driven by buildout for saunas and therapy rooms. Ongoing fees bite at 7% royalty (minimum $600/month), 2% brand fund, plus fixed $1,040.50 monthly tech fee and $50 digital signage—equating to about 9-10% total on top of gross sales averaging $536,197 (median $525,645) from 2024 Item 19 data across mature units. With 65 SBA loans averaging $346,377, financing is accessible but signals high upfront capital needs; assuming 15-20% operating margins typical for wellness retail, EBITDA could hit $80K-$100K, though unverified without costs breakdown.

System health shines with 66 franchised outlets (6 corporate) as of 2024 FDD, surging 50% from 44 in 2023 per Item 20, 36 projected new units, and just 2 transfers amid minimal turbulence. Franchising since 2017 from Costa Mesa, this Sweat Equity-backed brand targets memberships for steady cash flow, but rapid growth risks oversaturation in health-conscious markets. Investors eye the 7% royalty sustainability against $525K medians—strong for startups, yet validate local demand before sweating the details.

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Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How Perspire Sauna Studio Compares

Key Insights

  • Top 10 largest franchise system in Health & Wellness Centers
  • One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Health & Wellness Centers
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
Perspire Sauna Studio
Current
$566K – $990K$50K7.0%66
Club Pilates$385K – $839K$65K8.0%1,029
GOLD'S GYM$1.8M – $4.5M$40K5.0%159
OSTEOSTRONG$276K – $616K$35K7.0%153
HEALTHSOURCE CHIROPRACTIC$310K – $535K$60K7.0%130
HEALTHSOURCE CHIROPRACTIC$83K – $635K$60K7.0%129
Health & Wellness Centers Average
17 franchises
$599K – $1.3M$65K7.2%–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 17 Health & Wellness Centers 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
1CA
13
2TX
7
3GA
5
4IL
4
5AZ
4
6FL
3
7IA
3
8CO
3
9MN
3
10IN
2
11NE
2
12ID
2
13NC
2
14KS
2
15UT
2

+12 more states

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Perspire Sauna Studio franchisees (2018 – 2025)

Total Loans
65
Average Loan
$346,377
Total Volume
$22.5M
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.

65 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

67 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

67 Contacts Available

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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
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
2
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
36

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Perspire Sauna Studio franchise ranges from $565,538 to $989,638. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.