As the wellness and beauty industries continue to grow, Woodhouse Spas, the nearly 90-unit luxury spa franchise, is solidifying its place in the market. Having proven its strength and stability, the brand is attracting interest from both new franchise owners and existing owners looking to scale. Sonal Patel, a franchisee in North Carolina, and Veeren and Madhuri Reddy, franchisees in New Jersey, are both working toward opening their second spas. Between the bright future for the industry and strength of the Woodhouse Spas brand and team, it only made sense to grow.

“Woodhouse corporate is probably one of the few franchisors that I have found that do truly take care of the franchisee,” Sonal said. “In terms of every aspect of the business, right from the time you sign the franchise agreement, they take the time to explain what Woodhouse is about [and what you can expect]. It’s amazing.”

“The initial hand-holding was great,” Veeren said. “Every step was well-documented. There was a guide for us to follow, and if we needed someone for additional help, they were just a phone call away.”

From location selection and lease negotiation to ongoing operational and marketing assistance, a team of experts and a strong national brand backs Woodhouse Spas franchisees throughout their entire journey. These resources reliably produce successful franchisees, and this ongoing success has been another major contributor to owners’ confidence in the opportunity to scale.

“We’ve been very pleased with the brand and the support,” Madhuri said. “After seeing the growth, we decided to invest in a second spa.”

As franchisees grow with Woodhouse, they are able to combine both the continued support from the franchisor and additional knowledge gained during the process of opening and operating their first locations for an even smoother growth process.

According to Sonal, this perspective can be very helpful when it comes to things like the construction process. “When you get into a completely new business, you might have read about it, but you truly have no clue about it,” she said. “I believe a lot of new franchisees feel that way. You sign your agreement then think, ‘What in the world now?’ Then you learn about the construction process and the complexities of that particular business. It makes it so much easier when you’re looking to open the second location because that feeling of newness is gone.”

In addition to the proven business model Woodhouse Spas offers and the expertise they’ve built over time, franchisees also have confidence around the future of the beauty and wellness industries at large. For many consumers, the COVID-19 pandemic brought a marked change — a renewed focus on self-care and the revolutionary benefits it can have for long-term wellness.

As they look to grow, both Sonal and the Reddys emphasize the importance of ensuring a commitment to and passion for the brand.

“Anything without passion — I don’t think people truly enjoy doing,” Veeren said. “We’re scaling to multi-unit because we have the passion. Between this and our other businesses, we’ll have a lot to manage, but with the expert support and the support of our community, we feel we’re ready for the second location.”

“Health and wellness is a big and growing industry right now,” Sonal said. “This has become a big part of people’s lives. They want to go somewhere where they not only get the care and relaxation they’re looking for, but their health and body gets looked after, too. It’s a great concept. You’re able to do your part in the community while also finding financial success.”

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