Upgrade Labs franchise
An Upgrade Labs franchisee operates a center offering non-invasive wellness technologies and related products. At the end of 2025 there were 6 Upgrade Labs locations in the US, 5 franchised and 1 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $881K–$1.56M
- Franchise fee
- $65,000
- Royalty
- 7.5% + minimum
- Locations, 2025
- 6+5 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From UPGRADE LABS FRANCHISE, INC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a Upgrade Labs franchise costs
Opening one center costs an estimated $880,500 to $1,560,500. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: UPGRADE LABS FRANCHISE, INC, 2026 filing, page 16
Upgrade Labs franchise fee
The franchise fee is $65,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: UPGRADE LABS FRANCHISE, INC, 2026 filing, page 10
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | The greater of 7.5% of gross sales or $2,500 monthly. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: UPGRADE LABS FRANCHISE, INC, 2026 filing, page 10
Sales and earnings
No figures Upgrade Labs 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: UPGRADE LABS FRANCHISE, INC, 2026 filing, page 47
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 (+2) | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 (+3) | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 (0) | 1 | 1 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: UPGRADE LABS FRANCHISE, INC, 2026 filing, page 47
How Upgrade Labs compares
Of the 15 spa franchises on this site, Upgrade Labs is the 13th cheapest to open and the 14th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Upgrade Labs | Typical spa |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $881K | $632K |
| Royalty | 7.5% | 7% |
| Closed or left per year | 35% | 3.3% |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 12 of 15 |
Typical is the median across the 15 brands in spa franchises.
