Concept Description
Modest upfront investment and a varied service offering.
Maximum technology automation creating a streamlined labor model.
Testimonials
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Publicity
Unit Option
Single, Multiple
Background
Corporate Owned Units: 4
Projected New Units: 86
Year Established: Predecessor company started in Q4 2018, Watts-Lightcap acquired in Q4 2020
First Year Franchised: 2024
Type of Business: Franchise
Number of Employees: Medium (6-20)
History:
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. 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.
Amanda’s personal journey with Thyroid Cancer in early 2021 brought her closer to the benefits of Degree Wellness services. Using cryotherapy to manage brain fog and stress, sauna for improved sleep, red light therapy to reduce scarring, and IVs to boost energy, Amanda transformed from feeling her worst to living her best. This personal experience fuels the brand’s commitment to holistic wellness.
Degree Wellness is actively investing alongside franchisees, having recently opened its third location, with a fourth under development. We are committed to further developing markets like Jacksonville with corporate studios.
Our current services include cryotherapy, infrared sauna, cold plunge, red light therapy, IV drips and IM injections, compression massage, oxygen, and non-invasive light facials. Degree Wellness is dedicated to spreading self-care and wellness through innovative, technology-driven solutions, supported by a robust infrastructure and an inspiring brand story. Join us in our mission to help communities live their healthiest lives!
Availability
Territories: United States
Financials
Liquidity: $200,000
*Investment Range: $342,400 - $795,400
**Average Investment: $342,400 - $795,400
Provided by the Franchisor
Minimum Net Worth: $250,001, to $500,000
Franchise Fee: $49,500
Royalty: 7%
Royalty Description: 7% of gross revenues due monthly.
Advertising: Local: $2,500 per month
National Advertising: Brand Fund: 1%
Passive Ownership: Semi- passive at onset (they can hire a manager to run business)
Passive Ownership means the owner is working 15 hours or less per week in the business.
Available Discounts
- Veterans
Discount Description: VetFran Discount: $2,500 off initial franchise fee
Training, Support and Assistance
Co-Operative Advertising: N/A
Site Selection Assistance: Available
Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A
Length of Training: 3 Days
Training Description:
Initial Training
Degree Wellness offers a robust training program to ensure franchisees and their teams are fully prepared.
- 3 Days of Business Training in Jacksonville, FL
- Online Learning Management System (LMS) wil be available for franchisees and employees, including associates and RNs/EMTs
- 5 days of on-site technical training
- Comprehensive 3-4 week training checklist provided by franchisor along with a series of tests to become a certified Degree Wellness technician for all sales associates to complete.
Operational and Marketing Tools:
Marketing Strategies
Degree Wellness employes strategic marketing approaches to drive brand awareness and customer acquisition.
- 70% of the marketing budget is allocated to Google ads and 30% of Meta ads, focusing on the top 2-3 services to keep customer acquisition costs low.
- Turnkey digital marketing support from franchisor, allowing franchisees to not have to worry about digital marketing, or for hands-on owners, they can supplement corporate’s efforts with their own.
- Vast majority of marketing budget is allocated to digital ads, focusing on top 2-3 services to keep customer acquisition costs low.
- Leverage brand ambassadors and influences to enhance marketing efforts.
- Degree Wellness provides a playbook for finding and managing brand ambassadors/influencers.
- Option for outsources/fee-based brand ambassador management support for franchisees.
Financing Assistance: Available