Head-to-head comparison
Degree Wellness vs Glow Sauna Studios 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 |  Degree Wellness |  Glow Sauna Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $335,800 – $848,500 Total Estimated Initial Investment 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 22 | $262,096 – $794,256 2025 FDD · Item 7 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $49,500 A separate $8,000 initial training fee is required for the first Studio. 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 12 | $49,000 The $49,000 fee is due in a lump sum when the Franchise Agreement is entered and is non-refundable. 2025 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 10 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 7% of gross revenues Continuing Franchise Fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 14 | Greater of 6% of Gross Sales or $1,000 monthly; minimum waived for first four calendar months. Royalty Fee 2025 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 11 |
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 6 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 62 | 6 Outlets at end of 2024 2025 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 65 |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +4 Calculated: 2023–2025 | +4 Calculated: 2022–2024 |
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record $521,743 other Gross Revenue · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 60 | Company-owned (1 locations) — other measures and costs and revenue $109,370 other Labor · 2025 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 57 Company-owned (1 locations) — adjusted operating results $10,093 other Estimated Fund Contribution · 2025 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 57 |
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.