5 Spa Franchises We Love

The physical and emotional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has encouraged an influx of new customers into the spa industry, which offers services that promote relaxation and wellbeing. Post-pandemic, many consumers are prioritizing emotional and holistic health as central components of a well-balanced lifestyle.

Here are five of our favorite spa franchises this year.

Hand & Stone

• Startup costs: $500,574–$604,338
• Units: 457
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Hand & Stone Massage is known for its quality spa services, including therapeutic massage, facials and hair removal at convenient hours for 30% less than traditional day spas. Clients can experience a massage or facial each month at discounted pricing and are eligible for additional discounts.

Heyday

• Startup costs: $$574,000–$755,500
• Units: 10
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Heyday recognizes that the pandemic accelerated an already-growing shift in skin care and offers expert guidance and routine personalization to stand out among traditional skin care businesses. The team has built a diverse team of licensed estheticians and cultivated a culture of consumer education.

Ideal Image Medspa

• Startup costs: $694,485–$1,347,858
• Units: 21

Ideal Image offers clients a full range of facial and body care services, including laser hair removal, facial fillers, CoolSculpting fat reduction and anti-aging services. The brand hires trained specialists who use personalized plans to provide clients natural-looking results using the most advanced technology and services.

MassageLuXe

• Startup costs: $412,400
• Units: 52

MassageLuXe helps people enjoy a healthy, pampered lifestyle by offering massage, facial and waxing services. The brand also offers depilation products and services, and members are given access to unlimited HydroLuxe sessions.

Planet Beach DaySpa

• Startup costs: $104,300–$248,900
• Units: 148

Planet Beach DaySpa is an all-in-one shop that offers massages, LED face masks, hydration therapy, dry heat saunas, teeth whitening, weight management systems, self-tanning and UV therapy services.