What is the initial franchise fee for a single Degree Wellness studio?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 5: Initial Fees]
Item 5
INITIAL FEES
Initial Franchise Fee
You must pay to us a lump sum initial franchise fee upon signing your Franchise Agreement. The initial franchise fee for a Studio is $49,500 for the first franchise purchased. The Initial Franchise Fee is fully earned by us when paid, and is not refundable in whole or in part under any circumstances.
Development Fee
If we grant you the right to open multiple Studios under a Development Agreement, you must pay us a one-time Development Fee immediately upon execution of your Development Agreement. Your Development Fee will depend on the number of Studios we grant you the right to open within the Site Selection Area and is calculated as follows:
If you qualify for the VetFran program sponsored by the International Franchise Association, then the Development Fee or the Initial Franchise Fee for your first franchise will be reduced by $2,500.
Source: Item 5 — Initial Fees (FDD pages 13–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee for a single studio is $49,500. This fee is payable in a lump sum when signing the Franchise Agreement. Degree Wellness considers this fee fully earned upon payment, and it is non-refundable under any circumstances. This is a fairly standard practice in the franchise industry, as initial fees compensate the franchisor for granting the franchise rights and providing initial support.
Notably, Degree Wellness offers a VetFran program discount. If a franchisee qualifies, the initial franchise fee for their first franchise will be reduced by $2,500. This could significantly lower the initial investment for eligible veterans.
In addition to the initial franchise fee, Degree Wellness also requires an initial training fee of $8,000 for the two-stage initial training program. This fee covers a 3-day business training in Ann Arbor and on-site studio training with a corporate studio opener, typically lasting 5 days. This training fee is also non-refundable and due upon signing the Franchise Agreement. It's important to note that the initial training fee is only required for the first studio.