The Premier Self-Care Franchise
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36%
Investor Model Profit Margins*
$701K
Gross revenue (2025)*
45%
Net Income O/O Model*
The Premier Self-Care Franchise
Degree Wellness, the brainchild of tech guru Amanda Watts Lightcap and her husband Tom Lightcap, a hedge fund manager, was created to provide the premier self-care experience. Prior to Degree Wellness, Amanda launched two tech startups specializing in retail, technology, and consumer goods. With the backing of Franworth, the expert in sustainable franchise growth, Degree Wellness offers innovative wellness solutions that have created the premier boutique wellness experience using heat, cold, light, and advanced nutrients. Our mission is to help communities everyone live happier, healthier lives.
Why Own a Degree Wellness Franchise?
Is the Model Simple Enough to Scale?
With only 2.5 labor units, consisting of 1-2 part-time sales associates and 1 part-time nurse/EMT, this business efficiently manages operations. Additionally, 80% of revenue comes from members, and it offers flexible build-out options using A or B real estate.
How Technology-Driven Is Day-to-Day Operations?
Our automated service model allows for lean staffing while providing clients with multiple services at once. With optimized ad spend, we target the right service to the right person at the right time for maximum efficiency.
Are the Services Comprehensive Without Being Complex?
We offer a carefully selected range of services that are both highly effective for clients and operationally manageable. Services include cryotherapy, cold plunge, infrared sauna, contrast therapy, red light, vitamin IV/IM, compression massage, oxygen, and LED light facials.
Does Presale Marketing Help You Open Cash Positive?
Degree Wellness has a proven presale marketing strategy to help franchisees open cash positive Day 1.
Steps to Franchise Ownership
We invite you to officially start our 7-step mutual evaluation process where you will learn more about this opportunity, and we will learn more about you!
Step 1
Introductory Call
Brand history and what makes us unique.
Step 2
Unit Economics
Startup and operating expenses, reported earnings, send FDD.
Step 3
FDD Review + Q&A
FDD signed, item review, questions answered.
Step 4
Territory Mapping & Confirmation Day Agenda
Territory analysis, C-day invitation, C-day preparation.
Step 5
Confirmation Day
Meet the franchisor’s leadership team, brand approvals, and decision day call.
Step 6
Franchise Agreement Delivery
Personalized franchise agreements delivered and signed, fees transferred.
Step 7
Welcome Call
Celebrate and discuss first steps as a franchisee.
Degree Wellness at a Glance
- Category
- Wellness studios offering cryotherapy, cold plunge, infrared sauna, light therapy, IV/injectable therapy, oxygen therapy, compression massage, and halotherapy
- Footprint
- 4 company-owned studios (Jacksonville, FL area) plus 2 franchised studios open as of end of 2025; franchising since May 2024, with over 80 franchise agreements already signed across more than 20 states and rapid nationwide expansion underway
- History
- Predecessor Degree Wellness, Inc. founded 2018 (Florida); current franchisor Degree Wellness Franchise, LLC organized February 2024; began franchising May 23, 2024
- Business model
- Retail studio (typically 1,800-2,400 sq ft) in a high-traffic location, staffed by wellness technicians; target market is female heads of household
- Initial investment (1 studio)
- $335,800 - $848,500 (franchise license fee $49,500 + $8,000 training fee)
- Ongoing fees
- 7% Continuing Franchise Fee on gross revenue, 1% Brand Development Fund (cap 2%), $2,500/mo Local Marketing Requirement, and a $275/mo Technology Fee
- Agreement term
- 10 years, renewable for 1 additional 10-year term (20 years total)
- Brand site
- degreewellness.com
- FDD on file
- Degree Wellness Franchise, LLC FDD, issued April 30, 2026 (multi-state, IN/RI/SD/WI version) (reviewed in full for this brand)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it actually cost, line by line?
A single Degree Wellness Studio investment runs $335,800 to $848,500, covering the $49,500 franchise fee, a complete premium studio buildout with a top-tier equipment package, furniture and fixtures, presale marketing, and working capital, with a $2,500 VetFran discount available and multi-unit development pricing for those ready to build a real portfolio.
Source: FDD Items 5 and 7What happens after I inquire?
You get 88 hours of training in Jacksonville, Florida plus up to 3 days of on-site Studio Opening support from a Corporate Studio Opener, and most studios open 8 to 12 months after signing.
Source: FDD Item 11 (Pre-Opening Obligations, Training Program)Is my market available?
You're assigned an exclusive Protected Territory around 100,000 people where neither the company nor another franchisee can compete, with over 80 franchise agreements already signed across more than 20 states as of the end of 2025, so if you have a market in mind, it's worth checking availability soon.
Source: FDD Items 12 and 20Do I qualify?
Yes, and even without a health care license yourself, Degree Wellness offers a Studio Management Business structure so you can own and operate under a Management Agreement with a licensed provider, or appoint an approved general manager to run day-to-day operations.
Source: FDD Items 1 and 15What ongoing fees do I pay (royalty % and marketing/brand fund %)?
A 7% Continuing Franchise Fee on gross revenue, plus a modest 1% Brand Development Fund contribution and a Local Marketing investment that keeps your studio's pipeline full.
Source: FDD Item 6Do I need prior industry experience?
No prior wellness-industry experience is required, Degree Wellness's comprehensive training covers everything from service delivery to sales and studio operations.
Source: FDD Items 1 and 11What training and ongoing support is provided?
88 hours of training led by trainers with 10 to 15-plus years of wellness and training industry experience, plus up to 3 days of on-site Studio Opening support, a 165-page Operations Manual, Brand Fund-supported marketing, coaching visits, and a mandatory annual conference.
Source: FDD Item 11Is this Executive Model Ownership friendly?
Yes, you can employ an approved general manager to run day-to-day operations, so you don't have to be on-site personally, once they complete the initial training program.
Source: FDD Item 15How long is the franchise agreement term, and can it be renewed?
A 10-year term with one additional 10-year renewal option gives you up to 20 years to build lasting equity in your studio.
Source: FDD Item 17Are financing options available?
Yes, Degree Wellness's affiliate DW Financial Services can finance up to $151,000 of your equipment package with no money down required, one of the more accessible financing options in the portfolio.
Source: FDD Item 10Do I need employees, or can I run this solo?
You'll build a studio team of wellness technicians, and Degree Wellness trains your staff directly through its initial training program whether you're hands-on or hire a general manager.
Source: FDD Items 1 and 11Can I own multiple territories or units?
Yes, Degree Wellness offers multi-unit Development Agreements for 2 or 3 studios at a lower combined Development Fee than paying full franchise fees separately, with per-studio costs stepping down further for 4 or more.
Source: FDD Item 5What's the realistic revenue/profit potential (Item 19 highlights)?
Degree Wellness's 3 affiliate-owned Jacksonville studios averaged $601,389 in Gross Revenue for 2025 with a strong 43.6% Net Operating Income margin, and even after factoring in a studio manager's cost, average Net Income Adjusted still landed at a healthy 26.9%, real proof this model performs.
Is there a discount for veterans, educators, or first responders?
Yes, a genuine $2,500 discount on your Development Fee or Initial Franchise Fee is available through the VetFran program.
Source: FDD Item 5What's the exit strategy - can I sell the franchise later?
When you're ready, Degree Wellness ensures a structured, orderly sale process through its right of first refusal that protects the value you've built.
Source: FDD Item 17Do I need a physical location, or is this home-based/mobile?
Yes, a storefront studio typically 1,800 to 2,400 square feet in a high-traffic location within your Protected Territory.
Source: FDD Item 7 (Site Selection)Build Success with a Wellness Franchise
FRANCHISE FASTLANE, LLC (“FastLane”) is an independent contractor retained by Degree Wellness to provide franchise sales, marketing, and development services. This document
and the information contained herein does not constitute an offer to sell a franchise nor is it a franchise disclosure document. The offer of a franchise can only be made through the
delivery of a franchise disclosure document in compliance with applicable law. The information contained herein was provided by Degree Wellness. FastLane has not verified and is
not responsible for this information.
*3 Affiliate locations (Studios 1, 2 and 3) open all of 2025 out of 4 total Affiliate locations (75%) reported Gross Revenue of $701,377, $521,743, and $581,049 respectively, Adjusted Net
Income as a percentage of revenue of 36.6%, 23.8%, and 18% for the investor adjusted net income and 45.1%, 32.8%, and 26.5% for owner-operator adjusted net income for the 2025
calendar year. All Affiliate locations are located in Jacksonville, Florida or the surrounding area. There is no assurance, however, that you will do as well. Additional information
concerning financial performance can be found in Item 19 of the Franchisor’s FDD.
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