Established
2016
Franchise Units
101
Minimum Investment
$400,000
Franchise Fee
$60,000
Total Investment Range
$1,549,900
Home Based
No
Description
Pause Studio is a modern wellness and recovery spa offering eight revenue streams through seven cutting-edge modalities—Cryotherapy, IV Drips, Cold Plunge, Float Therapy, LED Light Therapy, Infrared Sauna, and Normatec Compression Sleeves—plus a curated retail experience. Designed for today’s fast-paced world, Pause combines advanced recovery technology with luxury-inspired aesthetics to deliver a premium, one-stop wellness experience.
Built on a low-labor, high-margin model, Pause Studio is ideal for part-time owner-operators seeking a recession-resistant business with strong recurring revenue through memberships. With high-end design, elevated customer service, and multiple passive revenue streams, Pause Studio offers franchisees a scalable opportunity to lead in the growing wellness economy. Life never slows down—but there is a Pause.
Background
Support Training
Financial Assistance Provided: No
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: No
- Brand Guide
- Marketing Asset Library
- Digital & Local Marketing Strategy Playbook
- Operations Manual
- Reputation Management
- Retail & Merchandising Strategy
- Business KPI Insights & Management
- Weekly/Monthly Check Ins
- Continuing Education
- Vendor Guide
Ideal Candidate
Our Ideal Franchise Owner:
Most owners will devote most of their time running and managing the business which is why a strong management background is emphasized. They must love people and be able to provide above and beyond customer service. We are also looking for the following characteristics:
- Part-Time Ownership
- Management and leadership experience
- Understands sales and logistics
- Ability to recruit and hire studio staff (Studio Manager and Studio Associates)
- Strong values and business acumen
- Motivated, driven, and process oriented
- Passionate about providing excellent customer service
- Outgoing, friendly and community focused
- Owners looking to scale their business while working on the business, rather than in the business
- Willingness to follow the blueprint of a proven business model