The Woodhouse Day Spa vs Spavia Day Spa Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Woodhouse Day Spa vs Spavia Day Spa including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Woodhouse Day Spa Franchise
Spavia Day Spa Franchise
Investment $808,250 - $985,000$353,251 - $700,820
Franchise Fee $48,000$49,500
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 0.25%1%
Year Founded 20012005
Year Franchised 20032007
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 50% of then-current fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Woodhouse Day Spa Franchise
Spavia Day Spa Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		•  We look for several things in a future Spavia owner: Passion and energy Drive to succeed Ability to follow a proven business concept No industry experience necessary

    Financing Options
     
    The Woodhouse Day Spa Franchise
    Spavia Day Spa Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    The Woodhouse Day Spa Franchise
    Spavia Day Spa Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 14-21 hours Classroom Training: 35 hours Additional Training: Online training
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicksCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations 18% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 25 - 35

    Expansion Plans
     
    The Woodhouse Day Spa Franchise
    Spavia Day Spa Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About The Woodhouse Day Spa

    If you are passionate about helping others live a healthy lifestyle while building a business in an industry that is booming, then The Woodhouse may be the right choice for you. The Woodhouse Day Spa provides over 35 spa services to guests. The Menu of Services includes facial treatments, massage therapy, body treatments, hand and foot treatments. Specialty treatments and spa packages and an event menu are also available. Pricing varies from location to location. We look for people who are passionate about wellness and take a hands-on approach to building their business. We also look for people who are involved in their local community. You have to meet our minimum financial requirements in order to qualify for The Woodhouse franchise. If this describes you, then let's get started.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of one Woodhouse Spa is between $808,250 and $985,000. This includes $102,500 that must be paid to the franchisor and/or their affiliate(s).
    If you sign a Development Agreement, you must also pay a development fee equal to $48,000 for the first Spa to be developed plus 50% of the initial franchise fee for each additional Spa to be developed. The pro rata portion of the development fee allocable to each Spa will be credited against the initial franchise fee due for that Spa.

    Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off franchise fee

    #262 in  Franchise 500 for 2021.   Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.




    About Spavia Day Spa

    "Spavia
    When you join Spavia Day Spa family, you join a community of business-minded leaders who are passionate, and dedicated to bettering lives. With the support of Spavia Day Spa award-winning corporate office, our franchise owners experience unparalleled personal and financial growth.
    Spavia Day Spa has grown into a reputable nation-wide brand through franchising, with over 90 territories sold.  We are currently targeting suburban markets with at least 100,000 people within a 20 minute ride.

    Veteran Incentives $1,500 off first-unit franchise fee
    "Entrepreneur
     #258 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #109 in Franchise 500 for 2021.