Santhigram Wellness franchise
2026 filing · February 3, 2026
Santhigram Wellness at a glance
A wellness center offering Ayurveda therapies, massage and other holistic treatments. At the end of 2025 there were 4 Santhigram Wellness locations in the US, all company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- Ayurveda & Yoga Global Mission, Inc
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Edison, New Jersey
- Typical size
- 1,200–2,000 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $172K–$243K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $25,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 5%
- 5% of gross revenues or $1,000 a month, whichever is greater, paid monthly, plus 1% system brand fee
- Brand fund
- Yes
- 1% of gross revenue or $200 a month, whichever is more
- Renewal fee
- See terms
- A flat $2,500 for each Franchise
- Agreement length
- 5 years
- Territory
- None
- No exclusive territory
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 4
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 4
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
From Ayurveda & Yoga Global Mission, Inc’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Santhigram Wellness among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Santhigram Wellness | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $207,350 | Costs less than 69% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $25,000 | Lower than 82% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 5% | Lower than 69% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 4 | Fewer than 74% of franchises |
How much a Santhigram Wellness franchise costs
Opening one Santhigram Wellness costs an estimated $171,700 to $243,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are additional funds (3 months) ($45,000 to $60,000) and leasehold improvements ($25,000 to $40,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | ||
| Technology | $6,700 | $8,000 | |
| Equipment, Furnishings and Fixtures | $24,500 | $36,500 | |
| Real Estate | $9,000 | $10,600 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $25,000 | $40,000 | |
| Utilities | $0 | $500 | |
| Signage | $2,500 | $6,000 | |
| Start Up Inventory | $12,000 | $15,500 | |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $5,000 | $10,000 | |
| Staffing | $12,000 | $19,500 | |
| Uniforms | $400 | $600 | |
| Insurance | $1,100 | $1,800 | |
| Travel, Lodging and Meals for Initial Training Program | $2,500 | $4,000 | |
| Business Licenses, Permits, Certifications and other Professional Fees | $1,000 | $5,000 | |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $45,000 | $60,000 | |
| Total | $171,700 | $243,000 | |
Source: Ayurveda & Yoga Global Mission, Inc, 2026 filing, page 17
Santhigram Wellness franchise fee
The franchise fee is $25,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Ayurveda & Yoga Global Mission, Inc, 2026 filing, page 17
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 5% of gross revenues or $1,000 a month, whichever is greater, paid monthly, plus 1% system brand fee. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1% of gross revenue or $200 a month, whichever is more. |
| Technology | $6,700 |
| Renewal Fee | A flat $2,500 for each Franchise |
| Additional Training | $300 per person per day or costs of third- party charges. |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Ayurveda & Yoga Global Mission, Inc, 2026 filing, pages 11 and 12
Other fees as filed, from pages 12–17. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Santhigram Wellness 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: Ayurveda & Yoga Global Mission, Inc, 2026 filing, page 55
How Santhigram Wellness compares
Of the 19 massage franchises on this site, Santhigram Wellness is the 2nd cheapest to open and the 14th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Santhigram Wellness | Typical massage brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $172K | $321K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $243K | $730K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $25K | $43K | $40K |
| Royalty | 5% | 6% | 6% |
| US locations | 4 | 49 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 16 of 19 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 19 brands in massage franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 (0) | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: Ayurveda & Yoga Global Mission, Inc, 2026 filing, page 55
Who owns Santhigram Wellness?
Santhigram Wellness franchises are sold by Ayurveda & Yoga Global Mission, Inc.
From Ayurveda & Yoga Global Mission, Inc’s 2026 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: Ayurveda & Yoga Global Mission, Inc, 2026 filing, litigation on page 10, bankruptcy on page 10
Santhigram Wellness filings
The figures on this page come from Ayurveda & Yoga Global Mission, Inc’s 2026 filing, issued February 3, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | February 3, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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