Woodhouse Spa Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Luxury day spa franchise providing a range of spa treatments, including massages, facials, and body treatments, offering a tranquil and rejuvenating spa experience.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

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84
+
15%
15%
Franchise fee

?

$60,000
Investment

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$1,482,000 - $2,698,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed

$2,458,000

+
23.4%
23.4%

Woodhouse Spa, an esteemed spa franchise renowned for its innovative wellness services, was established in 2001 in Victoria, Texas. The franchise embarked on its expansion journey in 2003, opening its first franchised location in Kingston, Pennsylvania.

Since then, Woodhouse Spa has experienced remarkable growth, solidifying its position as a leader in the spa industry.

Based in Lakewood, Colorado, Woodhouse Spa sets itself apart in the wellness sector with a holistic approach that caters to both body and mind, offering guests transformative experiences. This emphasis on "mood care" is woven into every facet of the spa, distinguishing it from conventional neighborhood spas.

Woodhouse Spa provides a wide array of services, including various spa treatments, luxury retail products, and gift cards, creating multiple revenue opportunities for its franchisees.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $60,000
Professional Services $3,000 to $10,000
Site Evaluation Services $2,000 to $3,500
Site Selection Assistance Fee $0 to $3,500
Security Deposit and Rent $28,750 to $105,000
Architectural Fees $37,500 to $47,000
Leasehold Improvements (Gross) $759,000 to $1,420,000
Fixtures, Furniture and Equipment $319,300 to $575,000
Signage $20,000 to $27,000
Initial Inventory $44,432 to $50,612
Computer and IT Systems and Components $59,000 to $76,400
Additional IT Related Services $1,200 to $1,800
Business Licenses and Permits $250 to $1,000
Initial Training Fee $5,000
Training Expenses $3,000 to $5,000
Insurance (For Initial 3-Month Period) $16,000 to $32,000
Grand Opening $5,000
New Location Launch Program $10,000
Employment Screening and Investigation Services $607 to $2,067
Additional Funds for the Start-Up Phase (For Initial 3-Month Period) $108,400 to $258,000
Total $1,482,439 to $2,697,879

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Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $60,000
Professional Services $3,000 to $10,000
Site Evaluation Services $2,000 to $3,500
Site Selection Assistance Fee $0 to $3,500
Security Deposit and Rent $28,750 to $105,000
Architectural Fees $37,500 to $47,000
Leasehold Improvements (Gross) $759,000 to $1,420,000
Fixtures, Furniture and Equipment $319,300 to $575,000
Signage $20,000 to $27,000
Initial Inventory $44,432 to $50,612
Computer and IT Systems and Components $59,000 to $76,400
Additional IT Related Services $1,200 to $1,800
Business Licenses and Permits $250 to $1,000
Initial Training Fee $5,000
Training Expenses $3,000 to $5,000
Insurance (For Initial 3-Month Period) $16,000 to $32,000
Grand Opening $5,000
New Location Launch Program $10,000
Employment Screening and Investigation Services $607 to $2,067
Additional Funds for the Start-Up Phase (For Initial 3-Month Period) $108,400 to $258,000
Total $1,482,439 to $2,697,879

Franchise Disclosure Document

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Number of units

Training 

The Woodhouse Spas franchise offers a comprehensive training program for franchisees and their key staff, including:

Initial Training Program

  • Participants: The Operating Principal, General Manager, and potentially other management-level staff are required to attend and complete this program.
  • Content: The training covers crucial aspects of running a Woodhouse Spa, including operational procedures, sales strategies, promotional techniques, and marketing methods.
  • Format: Conducted at locations designated by the franchisor, the training includes both classroom instruction and hands-on, on-the-job training components.

Additional Training Programs

  • Successor or Replacement Personnel: The franchisor may charge a fee for training new or replacement staff members.
  • Continuing Education: Franchisees are required to attend any additional training sessions, meetings, conventions, or conferences mandated by the franchisor.
  • Remedial Training: On-site remedial training is available upon request or if the franchisor determines it is necessary.

Territory Protection

The Woodhouse Spas franchise system grants franchisees a protected area, though not exclusive territorial rights. The franchisor retains the ability to operate or authorize others to operate Woodhouse Spas outside of this protected area, as well as to develop and establish other business systems under different names or trademarks.

Franchisees may encounter competition from other franchisees, franchisor-owned locations, or other channels controlled by the franchisor, even within their protected area.

Competitors

Below are some of

Woodhouse Spa

key competitors in the

Massage & Spa

sector.

Franchise
Franchisees
Initial fee
Total investment
Revenue
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Gross Profit
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EBITDA
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84

New
+
15%
15%

$60,000

$1,482,000

$2,698,000

n.a.

$2,458,000

$xxx,xxx

66.0%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Competitors

Heights Wellness Retreat

Heights Wellness Retreat is a health and personal-care franchise offering membership-based massage, facials, and wellness services, serving guests seeking ongoing self-care, and known for upscale retreat-style centers, holistic service menus, and recurring membership revenue inherited from Massage Heights.

Franchisees

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101
+
-1%
-1%
Investment

?

$622,000 - $820,000

Balensi Spa

Balensi Spa is a spa and wellness franchise offering facials, body treatments, and skincare programs, serving guests seeking personalized, European-inspired aesthetics, and known for esthetician-led protocols, membership options, and intimate boutique environments emphasizing relaxation, results-driven skincare, and attentive client relationships.

Franchisees

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0
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

?

$183,000 - $433,000
Beauty
Massage & Spa

Zen Massage

Zen Massage is a massage and spa franchise offering therapeutic massages and bodywork services, serving wellness-focused clients, and known for upscale yet affordable centers, a membership-driven model, and a simplified menu that emphasizes consistent, high-quality hands-on service.

Franchisees

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7
+
0%
0%
Investment

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$296,000 - $363,000
Beauty
Massage & Spa

medspa810

medspa810 delivers cutting-edge medical aesthetics and wellness services, including injectables, skincare treatments, and massage therapy.

Franchisees

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3
+
-25%
-25%
Investment

?

$476,000 - $868,000
Beauty
Massage & Spa

Glow Sauna Studios

Glow Sauna Studios offers infrared sauna services focused on health and wellness. Franchisees benefit from training, marketing support, and a business model that caters to health-conscious consumers.

Franchisees

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2
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

?

$262,000 - $454,000
Beauty
Massage & Spa

beem Light Sauna

beem Light Sauna provides infrared sauna services, offering health and wellness benefits such as detoxification, pain relief, and relaxation in a modern and serene setting.

Franchisees

?

3
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

?

$513,000 - $739,000

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