Degree Wellness is a studio franchise offering a mix of self-care services. Its April 30, 2026 FDD lists cryotherapy, cold plunge, infrared sauna, light therapy, IVs and injectables, oxygen therapy, compression massage and halotherapy. These describe the business’s service offering; they do not establish that a service will treat a condition or deliver a particular health result.
Degree Wellness’ Development
Item 1 identifies a predecessor formed in 2018 and an operating affiliate formed in 2020. Degree Wellness Franchise, LLC was organized in February 2024 and began offering franchises in May 2024. Item 2 identifies Amanda Watts as President and a board member. This corporate history distinguishes the operating business from the newer franchise offering.
For a prospective owner, the concept combines multiple service types within one studio. Compare the equipment, staffing and customer-management requirements in our Degree Wellness franchise profile with the operating responsibilities below.
Investment and Fees
The 2026 FDD estimates $335,800 to $848,500 to establish a single new studio, replacing the older range previously shown here. Item 7’s estimate includes a first-studio franchise fee of $49,500 and an initial training fee of $8,000. The equipment assumptions include financing over five years, so the estimate should not be read as the cash purchase price of every asset. Obtain financing terms and local build-out quotations for your own budget.
Item 6 states a continuing franchise fee of 7% of gross revenues and a current brand-fund contribution of 1%, which may increase to 2%. A local marketing requirement and other charges also apply; these two percentages are not the complete recurring cost. Item 5 provides a $2,500 reduction on the first franchise or development fee for qualifying VetFran participants.
Use our franchise fee guide to distinguish the franchise fee, training fee, investment estimate and continuing expenses.
Ownership and Provider Roles
Item 1 distinguishes a studio franchise from a Studio Management Business. It states that studio franchises are sold to appropriately licensed individuals unless otherwise permitted by law or operated through the management-business structure. Item 11 describes review of a management agreement with a licensed physician or professional corporation while placing compliance responsibility on the franchisee.
This is a material ownership question for a buyer without clinical credentials. Review the proposed structure with qualified advisers before investing. The FDD specifically limits training for an unlicensed franchisee to business, retail and back-office functions rather than the practice of medicine.
Initial Training and Opening Support
Item 11 divides initial training into Business Training and Studio Opening Training. The table lists 48 classroom hours and 40 on-the-job hours, integrated across self-directed, virtual, classroom and studio instruction. Topics include operations, memberships, marketing, front-desk systems and equipment; the appropriate participants depend on their roles.
Business Training is scheduled after a signed lease and is generally held in the Jacksonville, Florida area or another selected location. Up to two trainees are covered by the initial program arrangements; additional attendance and travel can create extra costs. Studio-opening assistance is scheduled subject to corporate availability, and the training program may change.
Pre-opening assistance includes standards, approved-supplier information, plan approval, manuals, computer specifications and training. After opening, the FDD describes guidance on operating procedures, purchasing, advertising, administration and employee training. Required conferences and additional programs can also involve franchisee-paid expenses.
Operating the Studio
Item 15 requires active participation unless the franchisor approves an on-site general manager. Approved managers must complete initial training before taking the role. Evaluate responsibility for staffing, scheduling, customer service, equipment maintenance and marketing alongside the provider arrangements.
Membership sales can be part of a business model, but sustained revenue depends on retention, service capacity and actual customer demand. Prepare several operating scenarios with realistic labor, occupancy, equipment and marketing costs. Do not treat a broad wellness-industry trend as evidence of local profitability.
Degree Wellness may interest a buyer who wants to manage a multi-service studio and is prepared to address its operational and professional requirements. Use our franchise agreement guide and franchise research guide to organize a detailed comparison before deciding.