The Woodhouse Day Spa franchise
The Woodhouse Day Spa is a luxury day spa offering massages, facials, body treatments and nail services in an upscale, relaxing setting. At the end of 2025 there were 93 The Woodhouse Day Spa locations in the US, 89 franchised and 4 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $1.34M–$2.02M
- Franchise fee
- $60,000
- Royalty
- 6%
- Locations, 2025
- 93+16 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 2003
- Franchisor based in
- Lakewood, Colorado
- Time to open
- About 14 months after signing
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Financing
- None offered
From The Woodhouse Spas, LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a The Woodhouse Day Spa franchise costs
Opening one Woodhouse Day Spa costs an estimated $1,336,897 to $2,022,969. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: The Woodhouse Spas, LLC, 2026 filing, page 20
The Woodhouse Day Spa franchise fee
The franchise fee is $60,000, per spa. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: The Woodhouse Spas, LLC, 2026 filing, page 14
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales, paid weekly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | Currently 1.75% of gross sales to the advertising fund (up to 2%), plus 1.75% on local advertising. |
Source: The Woodhouse Spas, LLC, 2026 filing, page 16
Sales and earnings
Shares figures The Woodhouse Day Spa publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it gives 2025 average and median gross sales and gift card sales for franchised spas. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: The Woodhouse Spas, LLC, 2026 filing, page 50
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 80 (+7) | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 84 (+4) | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 89 (+5) | 4 | 1 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: The Woodhouse Spas, LLC, 2026 filing, page 56
How The Woodhouse Day Spa compares
Of the 6 massage franchises on this site, The Woodhouse Day Spa is the most expensive to open and the 5th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | The Woodhouse Day Spa | Typical massage |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $1.34M | $543K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% |
| Closed or left per year | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +21.9% | +9.5% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 6 of 6 |
Typical is the median across the 6 brands in massage franchises.
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The Woodhouse Day Spa franchise questions
How long does it take to open a The Woodhouse Day Spa?
About 14 months after signing, according to The Woodhouse Day Spa's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does The Woodhouse Day Spa help with financing?
No. The Woodhouse Day Spa does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
How long is a The Woodhouse Day Spa franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is The Woodhouse Day Spa growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 19 franchised locations opened and 3 closed or left, a net change of +21.9%. About 1.2% of locations closed or left each year. That is below the 3.1% typical for massage franchises.
How does The Woodhouse Day Spa compare with other massage franchises?
Of the 6 massage franchises here, The Woodhouse Day Spa is the most expensive to open (low end $1.34M against a $543K median) and the 5th largest by number of locations. Its 6% royalty is in line with the 6% median.
Does The Woodhouse Day Spa say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it gives 2025 average and median gross sales and gift card sales for franchised spas. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is The Woodhouse Day Spa based?
The Woodhouse Spas, LLC is based in Lakewood, Colorado and the brand has sold franchises since 2003.