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<a href="https://www.kimmykpowell.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=woodhouse-spas-franchise-success-kimberly-powell-2728880" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Kimberly Powell’s</a> transformation from a loyal spa customer to a successful multi-unit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ownawoodhouse.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=woodhouse-spas-franchise-success-kimberly-powell-2728880" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Woodhouse Spas</a> franchisee began with family getaways and a personal appreciation for quality wellness experiences. Now, Powell operates four locations across three states, turning her passion for hospitality and wellness into a thriving business venture while providing the same high-quality services she knows and loves to her own guests.Powell developed a strong appreciation for self-care, and particularly quality spa experiences, early on.“My father had a massive stroke when he was 65, and he was in a wheelchair,” she said. “My mother was experiencing caregiver burnout, so my sister and I decided to take her on a trip each year to recharge. We went to various resort spas, but we really loved the Ritz Carlton because of the quality and consistency.”Knowing there was somewhere she could go for a reliably good experience for her mother was invaluable to Powell, and she quickly became fascinated by the hospitality world.<h2>The Turning Point: Discovering Woodhouse</h2>When a&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/woodhouse-spas/info">Woodhouse Spa</a> opened in her hometown, Powell decided to check it out, and she was impressed by the experience."I immediately recognized it as being such a different type of spa than we were used to," she said. "When Woodhouse opened in Dayton, Ohio, I thought, 'Gosh, these are the same robes, the same sheets.' They asked me if I wanted a mimosa and told me I could sit in a lounge. I thought, 'Wow, this is cool.'"The revelation that Woodhouse was a franchise came as a surprise.&nbsp;“There was a guest there who said, ‘Isn’t it crazy? This is a franchise!’” Powell said. “I thought, ‘Wow, I would have never guessed.’ That just lingered in the back of my mind.”Years later, when Powell and her husband decided to relocate to Charleston, South Carolina, she was disappointed to learn that there wasn’t a Woodhouse Spa anywhere in the state. Beyond Woodhouse, even, there was a major gap in luxury spa experiences in the market.“What I found was shocking to me,” she said. “Even the resort spas in the area lacked that real hospitality environment — the warmth and the personal touch.”<h2>Taking the Leap Into Franchising</h2>Despite having experience as an entrepreneur in her own construction and real estate company, Powell was initially hesitant to enter the franchise world. Because the venture was so far out of her comfort zone, she was nervous, but after reaching out to an existing owner and visiting the company’s headquarters, she was convinced it was the right decision.As a long-time business owner, Powell ended up finding unexpected value in the franchise structure.“The experience I had owning the construction company for 25 years made the value of the franchise model even more clear,” she said. “We didn’t upgrade our website often, for example, and when we did, it was very expensive. Rebranding a logo or creating an employee manual was costly. When evaluating Woodhouse, I realized the franchise fee covered a lot of the work that I didn’t enjoy doing.”When she moved to Charleston over a decade ago, Powell worked to remove herself from the day-to-day demands of the construction company and shift her energy toward the spa.“I wasn’t passionate about the construction business anymore,” she said. “At 45, my kids were growing older, and I wanted to find something I was truly passionate about. Stepping back was scary, but it allowed me to recognize what I really wanted to do.”Today, Powell owns four Woodhouse Spas across South Carolina, Georgia and Ohio and is considering the future of her business.“The hospitality and wellness industry is bright,” she said. “I’m considering diving into products or another vertical within our industry. I’m also writing another book and focusing on learning how to scale better.”Over a decade after becoming a franchisee, Powell’s evolution from spa enthusiast to industry leader represents more than just entrepreneurial success, demonstrating just how important firsthand experience as a consumer can be to build a truly successful business. Now, as she looks toward the future, she continues to apply the same principle that first drew her to Woodhouse: identifying what people truly want and need rather than restricting oneself to what’s currently being offered.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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From Spa Guest to Multi-Unit Owner: Kimberly Powell’s Journey With Woodhouse Spas

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After discovering Woodhouse as a reliable destination for luxury spa experiences with her sister and mother, Powell moved away from the construction industry to bring the brand to her own community.

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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.

From Spa Guest to Multi-Unit Owner: Kimberly Powell’s Journey With Woodhouse Spas

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