Question 1

Can prospective members try a session before joining?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every salon offers a free trial — typically a 30-minute intake plus one full smart-fitness session and a recovery treatment. Prospects book the trial directly from the salon's free-trial landing page.

Question 2

How do members book?

Accepted Answer

Members create an account on the local salon site, view available manned and unmanned slots and book in seconds. Once eligible for unmanned hours they can self-book any open slot from 07:00 to 23:00.

Question 3

What do memberships cost?

Accepted Answer

Each franchisee sets local pricing inside corporate guardrails. Most markets offer a tiered set of monthly memberships plus drop-in packages for treatments. The salon page lists current pricing in the local currency.

Question 4

Is the experience consistent across locations?

Accepted Answer

Yes — branding, equipment, treatment protocols and the booking experience are standardized. Local franchisees personalize team, hours within the 07:00–23:00 window and which optional treatments to offer.

Question 5

Why franchise with Body Shape & Beauty?

Accepted Answer

You get a proven, equipment-led concept with strong unit economics, recurring membership revenue, low staff hour requirements thanks to unmanned hours, and a turnkey playbook covering build-out, software, marketing and operations.

Question 6

Is this a single-unit, multi-unit or area development opportunity?

Accepted Answer

All three. We award single-unit licenses, multi-unit deals and area-development agreements depending on the market and the operator's capacity. The application form lets you indicate your preferred scale.

Question 7

Do I need fitness or beauty industry experience?

Accepted Answer

No. Most of our successful franchisees come from outside the industry. Operations skill, customer focus and a willingness to follow a proven system matter much more than category experience. We provide the technical training.

Question 8

What kind of operator are you looking for?

Accepted Answer

Owner-operators (full-time) and semi-absentee owners with a strong general manager. We can also work with experienced multi-unit investors. We are stricter with fully-absentee applicants because the brand experience depends on day-one ownership.

Question 9

What territories are still available?

Accepted Answer

Availability changes weekly. The fastest way to find out is to submit the application — we will let you know within three business days whether your target city is open, contested or already awarded.

Question 10

What is Body Shape & Beauty?

Accepted Answer

Body Shape & Beauty is a Dutch-born wellness concept combining infrared sport, body treatments and facial treatments inside one premium, design-led salon. We pair smart fitness equipment with recovery and aesthetic treatments so members can shape their body, recover faster and look their best in 30-minute sessions.

Question 11

Where is Body Shape & Beauty active today?

Accepted Answer

Our heritage market is the Netherlands, with our flagship in Zeeland. We are now expanding into the United States with locations such as Miami and Austin, and we are actively awarding new franchise territories in select metro areas across the U.S. and Europe.

Question 12

What makes Body Shape & Beauty different from a typical gym or med-spa?

Accepted Answer

We are not a gym and not a med-spa. We focus on results in 30 minutes per session through a tightly curated mix of infrared sport (Vacushaper, Vacubike, Infrared Crosstrainer), body treatments and facial treatments. Most locations offer manned and unmanned hours from 07:00 to 23:00 so members can train on their schedule, with staff present for treatments and onboarding.

Question 13

Who is the typical Body Shape & Beauty member?

Accepted Answer

Adults 28–60 who want visible body and skin results without spending hours at a gym. Most are time-constrained professionals, parents and active retirees who value privacy, design and a guided routine.

Question 14

How big is the wellness market you are targeting?

Accepted Answer

We sit at the intersection of boutique fitness, recovery and aesthetics — three of the fastest growing segments inside global wellness, which is now a multi-trillion-dollar industry. The boutique studio segment alone has compounded at double-digit rates for years and is forecast to keep growing as consumers shift away from big-box gyms.

Question 15

Why does this concept work?

Accepted Answer

Three reasons. First, equipment-led delivery means consistent results without depending on a star trainer. Second, 30-minute sessions and 07:00–23:00 unmanned hours fit modern schedules. Third, recurring memberships plus add-on treatments produce stable, predictable revenue per member.

Question 16

What does a typical revenue mix look like?

Accepted Answer

Most mature units generate the majority of revenue from recurring memberships, with a meaningful slice from drop-in treatment packages and add-on facials and body treatments. Exact mix varies by market and is detailed in the FDD or local equivalent.

Question 17

Is the model recession-resistant?

Accepted Answer

Members who join for visible results and a routine tend to retain through softer economic periods. The relatively low monthly price point versus a personal trainer or dedicated med-spa visit also helps. No business is fully recession-proof and we are transparent about that in our disclosures.

Question 18

What does it cost to open a Body Shape & Beauty location?

Accepted Answer

Total initial investment for a single unit typically falls in the $250,000 – $600,000 range depending on country, build-out scope, equipment package and lease terms. Detailed line items are provided in the Franchise Disclosure Document or its local equivalent before you sign anything.

Question 19

How much liquid capital do I need to qualify?

Accepted Answer

We typically require at least $100,000 in liquid capital and a comfortable net-worth cushion above that. The application asks you to self-report your range so we can route qualified candidates quickly.

Question 20

Is financing available?

Accepted Answer

We do not finance franchisees directly, but we maintain relationships with equipment leasing partners and SBA-preferred lenders (in the U.S.) who are familiar with our concept and can accelerate underwriting.

Question 21

What are the ongoing fees?

Accepted Answer

A monthly royalty and a brand-fund contribution, both calculated as a percentage of gross revenue. Exact percentages are disclosed in the FDD. There are no hidden technology, software or e-commerce fees — our platform is included.

Question 22

What is a realistic payback period?

Accepted Answer

Well-run units in the right catchment have historically reached cash-flow breakeven within 12–18 months and recovered initial investment within 3–5 years. These are projections based on comparable units; individual results are not guaranteed.

Question 23

Do you provide an Item 19 / financial performance representation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. U.S. franchisees receive an Item 19 financial performance representation as part of the FDD, with averages and ranges from existing units. Outside the U.S. we share an equivalent disclosure where the law permits.

Question 24

How does marketing work?

Accepted Answer

Corporate manages the brand, the corporate site and the playbook for paid and organic acquisition. Each franchisee gets pre-built landing pages, lead-capture forms and a free-trial funnel that you can switch on the day you open. You contribute to a brand fund and run local activations on top.

Question 25

Do I need to run my own ads?

Accepted Answer

Most franchisees benefit from running local paid social and search alongside the brand campaigns. We provide creative, copy and a recommended budget per phase (pre-opening, grand opening, ongoing). You can outsource execution to our preferred agency or run it yourself.

Question 26

How do leads come in?

Accepted Answer

Leads from paid ads, the salon directory, the free-trial landing pages and walk-ins all flow into the same admin dashboard. You see them in real time, contact them inside the platform and convert them to members or treatment packages.

Question 27

How big is a typical location?

Accepted Answer

Most units fit comfortably in 1,800 – 3,500 sq ft (170 – 325 m²) depending on equipment count and treatment-room layout. We have a real-estate playbook to help you screen sites quickly.

Question 28

How many staff do I need?

Accepted Answer

Single-unit locations typically run with one franchisee or general manager plus 2–4 part-time staff. The unmanned 07:00–23:00 model means you do not need to staff every open hour — just the manned blocks for treatments, intakes and peak supervision.

Question 29

How do unmanned hours work?

Accepted Answer

Members who have completed their supervised onboarding (a configurable minimum of sessions per treatment) can self-book unmanned slots. Doors open by digital access, equipment is monitored and cleaning protocols run between every booking. Manned hours remain available for new members and treatments.

Question 30

What software do I get?

Accepted Answer

Our integrated platform handles bookings, memberships, customer management, lead capture, staff scheduling and clock-in/out, location-level reporting and the public salon website at bodyshape.studio/your-city. Everything you see is the same software you operate on day one.

Question 31

Who handles equipment supply and maintenance?

Accepted Answer

We negotiate equipment supply centrally and pass volume pricing to franchisees. Maintenance is your responsibility but we provide service contracts with our preferred partners and a documented maintenance schedule.

Question 32

What does the application process look like?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: submit the short application on this page. Step 2: if there's a fit, we send you a deeper discovery questionnaire and book a 30-minute discovery call. Step 3: you receive the FDD or local equivalent and a territory map. Step 4: validation calls with existing franchisees. Step 5: in-person Discovery Day. Step 6: territory award and franchise agreement.

Question 33

How long does it take from application to opening?

Accepted Answer

Typically 6–9 months. Roughly 4–8 weeks for qualification and franchise agreement, then 4–6 months for site selection, build-out, equipment install, hiring and pre-opening marketing.

Question 34

What training do I get?

Accepted Answer

A multi-week initial training program covering equipment, treatments, sales, software and operations — partly remote and partly on-site at an existing location. We also send an opening team for your first weeks.

Question 35

What ongoing support is included?

Accepted Answer

Dedicated franchise business consultant, quarterly business reviews, ongoing platform updates, marketing campaign drops, equipment R&D, an annual franchisee conference and a peer community.

Question 36

Can I visit a location before applying?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Once your application moves past the discovery questionnaire we will arrange a visit to one of our flagship or Discovery Day locations so you can experience the model first-hand and meet existing operators.

Question 37

What is a Vacushaper session?

Accepted Answer

Vacushaper is low-impact, vacuum-assisted treadmill training inside an infrared cabin. Vacuum technology and deep heat target stubborn lower-body fat, accelerate circulation and tighten skin in 30 minutes. Most members start with three sessions per week.

Question 38

What is the Vacubike?

Accepted Answer

Vacubike is recumbent cycling inside a vacuum and infrared chamber. The combination boosts oxygen delivery to lower-body fat tissue and delivers cardio benefits without high-impact strain on joints.

Question 39

What is the Infrared Crosstrainer?

Accepted Answer

Crosstrainer cardio inside an infrared cabin. The deep heat raises core temperature so members burn more fat, drain toxins through perspiration and improve cardiovascular endurance in 30-minute sessions.

Question 40

What body and facial treatments do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Our standardized catalog includes infrared sport equipment plus body treatments (such as massage and skin-firming treatments) and facial treatments. Each franchisee opts in to the treatments that fit their market and sets local pricing inside corporate guardrails.

Question 41

How long does it take to see results?

Accepted Answer

Most members report visible body composition and skin changes within 6–8 weeks of consistent attendance, typically 2–3 sessions per week. Results depend on baseline, lifestyle and adherence; we do not guarantee specific outcomes.

Question 42

Is the equipment safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All equipment is CE / FDA-applicable as required by jurisdiction and is staff-supervised during onboarding. Members complete an intake before their first session and are eligible for unmanned booking only after a minimum number of supervised sessions.

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