Haloheat Sauna StudiosFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Haloheat Sauna Studios franchise requires a total initial investment of $504K – $796K, including a $43K franchise fee and an ongoing 5.5% royalty[2]. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: D. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $504K – $796K
- 77th pct Home Services
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 54th pct Home Services
- Royalty
- 5.5%
- 13th pct Home Services
- Units
- 1
- 2nd pct Home Services
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Home Services · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Home Services avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Started franchising in 2025. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
Bottom line
- Total investment $504K – $796K including a $43K franchise fee, 5.5% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict D (Below Average) with a risk score of 72/100.
- No Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- HaloHeat Franchising, LLC
- Parent company
- WellZen, Corp.
- CEO title
- Chief Executive Officer
- Donna Jolly
- Incorporated in
- IL
- HQ
- 3015 East New York Street, Ste A2-214, Aurora, IL 60504
Overview
About
Establishment and operation of a HALOHEAT SAUNA STUDIOS location which is a revitalizing salt+sauna studio designed to create a holistic rejuvenation of the mind, body and spirit with suites that offer a unique wellness experience, self-directed fitness routines, slipper and towel service, in-suite entertainment, in-suite fitness tools, a cooling and recovery lounge with zero-gravity massage chairs, vibroacoustic loungers for sound bath relaxation, and tea service with proprietary tea blends in a state-of-the-art, personal sauna setting, complemented by the therapeutic benefits of halotherapy, red-light, chromotherapy, and aromatherapy
- CEO
- Donna Jolly
- Headquarters
- IL
- Founded
- 2025
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 1
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing · 15 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Feenot refundable | $33K | $43K | |
| Lease, Utility & Security Depositnot refundable | $7K | $20K | |
| Design and Architect Feesnot refundable | $10K | $20K | |
| Leasehold Improvements (not including Tenant Allowance)not refundable | $265K | $385K | |
| Initial Inventorynot refundable | $10K | $15K | |
| Occupancy Costs (first 3 months)not refundable | $10K | $20K | |
| Signagenot refundable | $10K | $15K | |
| Furniture & Fixturesnot refundable | $8K | $15K | |
| Computer Hardware and Software (POS/back office system)not refundable | $8K | $15K | |
| Equipment and Suppliesnot refundable | $85K | $150K | |
| Professional Feesnot refundable | $10K | $15K | |
| Insurancenot refundable | $2K | $5K | |
| Initial Trainingnot refundable | $2K | $4K | |
| Pre-Sales Marketingnot refundable | $10K | $20K | |
| Additional Funds/Working Capital (3 months)not refundable | $35K | $55K | |
| Total initial investment | $504K | $796K |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $504K – $796K
- Below avg, review vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $35K – $55K
- Near category avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $33K – $43K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 5.5%
- percentage_of_gross · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 5.5% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $20 |
| Transfer fee | $0 |
| Renewal fee | $0 |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Home Services averages
How Haloheat Sauna Studios Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 1
- Opened
- 0
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Terminated
- 0
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 0
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- Multi-unit owners
- 1.0%
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Projected new
- 9
- Franchisor's next-year forecast
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 4 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: Yes
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: Yes
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Territory type | Negotiated/Demographics |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | No |
| Online sales rightsℹ | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Governing law | Illinois |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
No litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 16 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 24 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and corporate
- POS system
- Glofox
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Glofox
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
4 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Haloheat Sauna Studios · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Haloheat Sauna Studios franchise?
The total investment to open a Haloheat Sauna Studios franchise ranges from $504K – $796K, with an initial franchise fee of $43K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Haloheat Sauna Studios franchise owners earn?
Haloheat Sauna Studios does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Haloheat Sauna Studios's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Haloheat Sauna Studios (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many Haloheat Sauna Studios franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Haloheat Sauna Studios has 1 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 1 company-owned units.
Is Haloheat Sauna Studios a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Haloheat Sauna Studios as a D-grade franchise with a risk score of 72 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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