Head-to-head comparison
Beem Light Sauna vs Degree Wellness Franchise Opportunities
Reviewed figures from each brand's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), side by side. Each figure carries its FDD year and page. This is not a ranking or recommendation, and the two FDDs may cover different years and location groups.
| Disclosure |  Beem Light Sauna |  Degree Wellness |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $436,196 – $761,154 TOTAL 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 26 | $335,800 – $848,500 Total Estimated Initial Investment 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 22 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $65,000 Lower per-Studio fees apply only if the franchisor offers a Development Agreement for multiple Studios. 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 18 | $49,500 A separate $8,000 initial training fee is required for the first Studio. 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 12 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 8% of gross sales Royalty Fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 19 | 7% of gross revenues Continuing Franchise Fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 14 |
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 66 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 61 | 6 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 62 |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +64 Calculated: 2023–2025 | +4 Calculated: 2023–2025 |
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Not disclosed — no Item 19 financial performance representation | Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record $521,743 other Gross Revenue · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 60 |
Item 19 groups are shown separately and never combined. Revenue or sales figures are not profit. Net outlet change is a Franopolis calculation from the disclosed counts.