Avanti Body franchise
2024 filing · May 24, 2024
Avanti Body at a glance
A studio offering red light therapy and other wellness, body contouring and anti-aging services.
The business
- Franchisor
- Avanti Body Franchising LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Typical size
- 1,800–2,400 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $295K–$588K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $44,500
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 6%
- 6% of gross revenue, paid monthly, with a minimum of $18,000 a year
- Brand fund
- 1%
- 1% of gross revenue, paid monthly
- Renewal fee
- $5,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
Where it is
- Franchised, 2023
- 0
- As printed in the filing
From Avanti Body Franchising LLC’s 2024 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Avanti Body among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Avanti Body | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $441,770 | Costs more than 59% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $44,500 | Higher than 55% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6% | Higher than 35% of brands with a set rate |
How much a Avanti Body franchise costs
Opening one Avanti Body costs an estimated $295,210 to $588,330. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are leasehold improvements ($36,000 to $180,000) and solVibrant proprietary equipment ($70,500 to $122,500). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $44,500 | ||
| Leasehold Improvements | $36,000 | $180,000 | |
| SolVibrant Proprietary Equipment | $70,500 | $122,500 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Décor | $25,500 | $36,090 | |
| Initial Equipment | $26,490 | $28,990 | |
| Computer System and Technology | $3,950 | $4,950 | |
| Signage | $3,500 | $7,000 | |
| Base Retail Inventory | $3,750 | $5,500 | |
| Utilities Deposit | $300 | $600 | |
| Rent (3 months) | $16,000 | $34,000 | |
| Pre-opening Digital Advertising | $3,050 | $6,050 | |
| Digital Advertising | $9,150 | $18,150 | |
| Printing | $800 | $1,500 | |
| Grand Opening Program | $1,500 | $3,500 | |
| Professional Fees | $2,500 | $4,500 | |
| Training Expenses | $2,000 | $3,000 | |
| Additional Training | $500 | $1,000 | |
| Service supplies | $1,500 | $2,500 | |
| Uniforms | $800 | $1,000 | |
| Freight | $1,500 | $2,000 | |
| Office supplies | $400 | $500 | |
| Insurance | $400 | $500 | |
| Internet | $150 | $250 | |
| Phone service | $150 | $250 | |
| Management Salaries | $3,500 | $4,500 | |
| Staff Salaries | $3,320 | $4,500 | |
| Miscellaneous | $2,000 | $4,000 | |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $500 | $1,000 | |
| Architect | $2,000 | $5,000 | |
| Opening Extension Fee | $0 | $1,500 | |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $29,000 | $59,000 | |
| Total | $295,210 | $588,330 | |
Source: Avanti Body Franchising LLC, 2024 filing, page 18
Avanti Body franchise fee
The franchise fee is $44,500. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Avanti Body Franchising LLC, 2024 filing, page 10
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross revenue, paid monthly, with a minimum of $18,000 a year. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1% of gross revenue, paid monthly. |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Avanti Body Franchising LLC, 2024 filing, pages 10 and 11
Other fees as filed, from page 15. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Avanti Body does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Avanti Body Franchising LLC, 2024 filing, page 53
How Avanti Body compares
Of the 121 spa franchises on this site, Avanti Body is the 46th cheapest to open.
| Figure | Avanti Body | Typical spa brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $295K | $334K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $588K | $670K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $45K | $50K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 85 of 121 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 121 brands in spa franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 (0) | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 (0) | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 3 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
These figures don't add up as printed: the 2022 counts come to 1, but the filing shows 2. Worth asking the franchisor.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: Avanti Body Franchising LLC, 2024 filing, pages 53–54
Where Avanti Body locations are
At the end of 2023, Avanti Body had locations in 2 states. The most are in California and Illinois.
- California2
- Illinois1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Illinois | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Source: Avanti Body Franchising LLC, 2024 filing, page 54
Who owns Avanti Body?
Avanti Body franchises are sold by Avanti Body Franchising LLC.
From Avanti Body Franchising LLC’s 2024 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Avanti Body Franchising LLC, 2024 filing, litigation on page 9, bankruptcy on page 9
Avanti Body filings
The figures on this page come from Avanti Body Franchising LLC’s 2024 filing, issued May 24, 2024, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 filing | May 24, 2024 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2021–2023 |
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