Swthz
Franchise research report · reviewed 2025 disclosure data
Researching Swthz franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
SWTHZ operates wellness businesses offering private suites with infrared saunas, cold plunge contrast therapies and Vitamin C showers. The businesses serve health- and wellness-minded adults and may offer additional authorized services and products.
Headline figures
Swthz quick facts
- Is Swthz a franchise?
- Yes. Swthz offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2024, it reported 15 outlets in total (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 57).
- How much does it cost to open a Swthz franchise?
- The Swthz Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $569,757–$1,193,974 for total estimated investment — low (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18); $1,193,974 for total estimated investment — high (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Swthz initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $45,000 (2025 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 11). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Swthz charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 8% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 3% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Swthz disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Swthz FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 50). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Swthz locations are there?
- The FDD reports 15 outlets at the end of 2024 (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 57). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Swthz a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2025 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $569,757 – $1,193,974 (Total estimated investment — low); $1,193,974 (Total estimated investment — high); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 5 separate groups: other measures for 2 locations; other measures for 15 locations; other measures for 12 locations; other measures for 22 locations; other measures for 35 locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 3 in 2024, to 15 (systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Swthz head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 2 single-unit formats
2025 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Total estimated investment — lowPDF p. 18$569,757 – $1,193,974
- Total estimated investment — highPDF p. 18$1,193,974
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2025 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 11
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty — maximum rateMain ongoing fee
22 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
5 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
2 locations
Other measures · 2 locations
- Who is counted
- franchised businesses
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of year end 2024 of each year.
2025 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 57
Net +3 outlets, 2022–2024
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2024 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2025 Item 7 estimate ($569,757 – $1,193,974) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 12 to 15 in 2024. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2025 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 11
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — franchised businesses · PDF p. 50
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — affiliate-owned businesses · PDF p. 50
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — affiliate-owned businesses · PDF p. 50
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — franchised businesses · PDF p. 50
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — franchised businesses · PDF p. 50
- [7]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 57
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 7 · PDF p. 18 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Additional funds for three months — low
“Additional funds (3 months) $20,000 - $40,000”
Note: Could not verify exact quote and scope on cited PDF page.
Item 7 · PDF p. 20 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Multi-unit development fee total low
“TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT $90,000 to $225,000”
Note: Could not verify exact quote and scope on cited PDF page.
Item 7 · PDF p. 18 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Additional funds for three months — high
“Additional funds (3 months) $20,000 - $40,000”
Note: Could not verify exact quote and scope on cited PDF page.
Item 7 · PDF p. 20 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Multi-unit development fee total high
“TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT $90,000 to $225,000”
Note: Could not verify exact quote and scope on cited PDF page.
Item 20 · PDF p. 57 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Company-Owned 2022: 6 → 12
“Company - Owned 2022 6 12 +6”
Note: Could not verify exact quote and scope on cited PDF page.
Item 20 · PDF p. 57 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Franchised 2023: 0 → 2
“Franchised 2023 0 2 +2”
Note: Could not verify exact quote and scope on cited PDF page.
Item 20 · PDF p. 57 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Company-Owned 2023: 12 → 12
“Company - Owned 2023 12 12 0”
Note: Could not verify exact quote and scope on cited PDF page.
Item 20 · PDF p. 57 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Franchised 2022: 0 → 0
“Franchised 2022 0 0 0”
Note: Could not verify exact quote and scope on cited PDF page.
Item 20 · PDF p. 57 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Company-Owned 2024: 12 → 15
“Company - Owned 2024 12 15 +3”
Note: Could not verify exact quote and scope on cited PDF page.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.