Degree Wellness franchise
A Degree Wellness franchisee operates a studio offering heat, cold, light and nutrient-based wellness services. At the end of 2025 there were 6 Degree Wellness locations in the US, 2 franchised and 4 company-owned, so most are run by the company itself.
- Cost to open
- $336K–$849K
- Franchise fee
- $49,500
- Royalty
- 7%
- Locations, 2025
- 6+2 in 1 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From Degree Wellness Franchise, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a Degree Wellness franchise costs
Opening one new studio costs an estimated $335,800 to $848,500. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Degree Wellness Franchise, LLC, 2026 filing, page 22
Degree Wellness franchise fee
The franchise fee is $49,500. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Degree Wellness Franchise, LLC, 2026 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7% of gross revenues; additional monthly fees apply if opening is delayed beyond 12 months. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Degree Wellness Franchise, LLC, 2026 filing, page 14
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Degree Wellness publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: Historical results cover three affiliate-owned studios open throughout 2025.. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Degree Wellness Franchise, LLC, 2026 filing, page 60
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 4 | – |
| 2025 | 2 (+2) | 4 | – |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: Degree Wellness Franchise, LLC, 2026 filing, page 63
How Degree Wellness compares
Of the 15 spa franchises on this site, Degree Wellness is the 2nd cheapest to open and the 13th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Degree Wellness | Typical spa |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $336K | $632K |
| Royalty | 7% | 7% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 12 of 15 |
Typical is the median across the 15 brands in spa franchises.
