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For&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/teena-patel-1a4044219/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=experienced-former-edible-and-day-care-franchisee-wyndham-owner-invests-with-woodhouse-spas-to-grow-in-florida-2729935" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Teena Patel</a>, a new franchisee with&nbsp;<a href="http://ownawoodhouse.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=experienced-former-edible-and-day-care-franchisee-wyndham-owner-invests-with-woodhouse-spas-to-grow-in-florida-2729935" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Woodhouse Spas</a> in Boca Raton, Florida, entrepreneurship is about more than financial gain. While operating a profitable business is certainly a key goal, Patel has her fair share of experience in entrepreneurship, dating back to watching her father run his hotel businesses when she was a child. She knows how to run a business, and&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/woodhouse-spas/info">Woodhouse</a> has given her the platform to do it with purpose.“I grew up in an entrepreneurial household. My father came to America and purchased a hotel, and we lived there for our first four to five years here,” she said. “I was always there, so when he was having business conversations, I couldn’t help but listen and learn.”Patel swore she’d never be a hotel owner because of how she saw her dad struggle, but when she came to a crossroads in her career as the newspaper industry began to decline and digital content started to take over, she decided to try something entrepreneurial.Her first foray into entrepreneurship was with a flower shop. It was a hands-on, artistic business, which aligned with her skills. However, when flowers became something reserved almost exclusively for weddings, special events or deaths — not “just because” — she pivoted to Edible. Within two months of investing in her first Edible franchise, she signed an agreement for two more. Selling a few of these units equipped her with the capital needed to start a franchised day care center, and selling that gave her the capital necessary to start a hotel.“I leveled up and bought a hotel, then another, and another. Now I have seven hotels,” she said. “I always said I didn’t want to be in the business, but maybe it was inevitable. I’ve always felt comfortable with franchises because I’m a planner. I like having steps to follow. And I’m good at looking at businesses, seeing where the gaps are and turning a profit.”After coming in and turning a few hotel businesses around, Patel was ready to “level up” again.“We sold a hotel for a good profit, and that’s what’s allowing us to level up to Woodhouse,” she said. “I call Woodhouse a level-up because, while my husband will be involved in the business, I feel like it’s&nbsp;my thing. This is something that gives me a sense of satisfaction and drives my own personal growth. As a mom and business owner, massages are my ‘me time.’ Woodhouse allows me to provide this for other women. And I don’t have to buy a whole hotel to bring the day spa experience to my area!”Patel explained that one of the key things that drew her to Woodhouse, both as a guest and as a franchisee, is this day spa experience.“I wanted something higher end. A lot of other franchises in the massage or wellness space don’t offer what Woodhouse does,” she said. “Some of these concepts are too transactional; the experience feels like you’re at a factory: you go in, get what you get and leave. Woodhouse has a very luxurious feel. There is a quiet room, and you can have a mimosa or some mixed nuts. That’s the experience I wanted to provide.”Throughout her entrepreneurial career, Patel says her two greatest assets are communication and analysis. She’s learned how to clearly position a product or service as valuable and differentiated — a skill that has helped her connect with customers and stand out in competitive markets. Her analytical skills were shaped early, listening in on her father’s business conversations, and later sharpened through her own experiences as an owner.“For anyone in my position, I feel like you have to take a look at how satisfied you are,” Patel said. “For me, I’ll probably always be working. Once I reach a goal, I’m ready for the next one. But it’s a very personal choice as to why people continue to work and why they choose the type of work they do. I chose Woodhouse because of the way it operates and the level and type of service it provides. It just works for me, and I knew this was the next ‘level-up’ that would bring me the fulfillment I was looking for.”To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/woodhouse-spas.">https://1851franchise.com/woodhouse-spas.</a>&nbsp;

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Teena Patel, a long-time entrepreneur and multi-unit hotel owner, chose to “level-up” with the luxury day spa franchise, finding a new form of fulfillment in business ownership.

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CHICAGO&nbsp;—&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonal-patel-015a0510a/">Sonal Patel</a>, a veteran entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience in the franchise space, is now expanding her&nbsp;<a href="http://ownawoodhouse.com">Woodhouse Spas</a> portfolio in the Chicago market. This expansion marks an important milestone as Patel partners with her nephew and his wife to bring the brand’s signature high-end experience to the local community.&nbsp;Patel’s journey began with Dunkin’ and JEI Learning Centers, but her transition to the beauty and wellness space was her most fulfilling to date, representing the convergence of her business acumen and personal passion for self-care. Now, by partnering with family, she’s furthering her impact beyond North Carolina and laying the foundation for a multi-generational legacy of entrepreneurship.“In my opinion, it’s always good to bring family in, especially when the family are these young, passionate individuals who bring so much to the table,” Patel said. “They bring a level of passion, dedication and sheer enthusiasm for the business that serves as a very important stepping stone toward making any business a success.”The move to Chicago was motivated by a clear gap in the market. While there are ultra-luxury hotel spas downtown, Patel’s family identified a need for a luxury option that was more accessible to the residential neighborhoods. After the younger partners experienced a transformative&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/woodhouse-spas/info">Woodhouse</a> treatment themselves, they knew that level of pampering would be well-received in the Chicago market.As the family begins construction and looks forward to the launch, Patel recognizes the brand’s reputation and framework as key contributors to her continued success.“Woodhouse in itself is such a fabulous concept,” she said. “I’m so passionate about what a great franchise this is, and it will be amazing to see what it does in Chicago. We’re only hoping for the best, and we’re very, very excited to bring the incredible Woodhouse experience to Chicago.”ABOUT WOODHOUSE SPAS:Woodhouse Spas is a leading luxury spa franchise that offers resort-style spa experiences in local communities. Founded in 2001 in Victoria, Texas, Woodhouse Spas has grown to more than 90 locations across the United States. The brand provides a wide range of services, including massages, facials, body treatments and nail services, all designed to offer personalized care and enhance wellness. Woodhouse franchise owners benefit from comprehensive support, including training, site selection, construction management, marketing and operational advice. For more information about Woodhouse Spas, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.woodhousespas.com/">https://www.woodhousespas.com/</a>.&nbsp;

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Sonal Patel, an experienced franchisee in North Carolina, is partnering with her nephew and his wife to bring the luxury day spa franchise to Chicago and fill a major experience gap.

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LAKEWOOD, Colo.&nbsp;—&nbsp;<a href="http://ownawoodhouse.com">Woodhouse Spas</a>, the nation’s premier luxury spa franchise, has laid the foundation for a major development initiative, identifying capacity for over 100 new locations in key markets across the U.S. Following a record-breaking 2025, the brand is targeting high-growth, affluent suburban markets anchored by major metropolitan hubs.That focus is shaping where&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/woodhouse-spas/info">Woodhouse</a> wants to plant its flag: lifestyle retail centers outside big cities, in neighborhoods with dense populations and strong household incomes. Put simply, it wants to be near the places people already shop and spend time — alongside retailers such as Whole Foods and Lululemon — and capture a growing appetite for high-end self-care closer to home.“With 94 locations currently open, we are in a unique position where major markets like California, Florida and New York are still available for development,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlpantera">John Pantera</a>, vice president of franchise development. “By leveraging a strategy similar to the one that built Woodhouse’s strong presence in high-end suburban Texas markets, we’re giving new owners an opportunity to claim these prime territories and be a part of Woodhouse’s national story.”Many markets within these targeted states are brand new for Woodhouse, meaning franchisees have the opportunity to be first movers and select their ideal territories. For developing markets, new franchisees will enjoy growing brand awareness and the support of fellow franchisees who, in many cases, have recently navigated the onboarding, site selection and construction processes.“Either way, our franchisees have support from us at the franchisor level and from fellow franchisees who are deeply ingrained in the Woodhouse model,” Pantera said.&nbsp;After a record year in 2025 with five existing franchisees expanding and another eight joining the system, Woodhouse is seeing a clear shift from primarily internal growth to a model that drives organic growth with new owners, too.“We’re attracting an amazing audience of brand new owners who are catching on, and they’re coming in and claiming amazing territory,” Pantera said. “People are cherry-picking the best markets, and momentum really starts building when we see that behavior increasing. If folks are interested in Woodhouse and any of these current target markets speak to them, now is the time. I expect another great growth year in 2026, and if we fast forward one year, some prime areas within these markets will likely be considered sold out.”ABOUT WOODHOUSE SPAS:Woodhouse Spas is a leading luxury spa franchise that offers resort-style spa experiences in local communities. Founded in 2001 in Victoria, Texas, Woodhouse Spas has grown to more than 90 locations across the United States. The brand provides a wide range of services, including massages, facials, body treatments and nail services, all designed to offer personalized care and enhance wellness. Woodhouse franchise owners benefit from comprehensive support, including training, site selection, construction management, marketing, and operational advice. For more information about Woodhouse Spas, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.woodhousespas.com/">https://www.woodhousespas.com/</a>.

Following record-breaking growth in 2025, the luxury day spa franchise has identified key growth markets nationwide, including New York, California and Florida, to continue the momentum.

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