Pause

Pause

Franzy VerifiedInformation based on 2025 FDD

Health & Wellness · Wellness Centers

Investment min
$880.6K
Total: $880.6K–$1.53M
Avg gross revenue
$1.79M
Unit-level, 2025
Franchise fee
$60K
Veteran discount available
Royalty
7%
of gross revenue
Locations
18
Franchising since 2022

Description

What is Pause?

Multi-modality wellness studio offering cryotherapy, float therapy, infrared sauna, IV drip & other recovery services

Through a unique one-stop-shop model, Pause Studio has prepared a space where people can rest, recover, and regenerate both physically and mentally. An unparalleled experience in the wellness space, the brand aims to help people live better and recover faster. Pause Studio combines the world’s most advanced recovery modalities with inspired design and experiential services.

Founded by experienced and innovative leaders in 2016, Pause Studio stands out from its competition with key differentiators such as multiple revenue streams, Contrast Therapy, Cryotherapy, Float Therapy, Infrared Sauna, LED Light Therapy, IV Drip, Normatec Compression Therapy, and more.

The Pause Studio franchise opportunity offers Part-time Owner/Operator, minimal employee model, package and membership-based model, and is deemed an essential business. With wide-open territory available in prime markets, we’re actively seeking entrepreneurs who want to change how their communities think about their overall health and wellness. Life has no off button. There is, however… Pause.

  • Recovery services
  • Boutique fitness complement
  • Membership or package pricing
  • Wellness-oriented clientele
  • Self-care focused
  • Premium investment model

Location Analysis

Where Pause wins

No strongest regions, top states, or top markets are provided for Pause, leaving the current geographic footprint undefined. Prospective franchisees cannot rely on an established territory map or regional performance data when evaluating site selection. The input describes a clustering pattern common to recovery and wellness studio concepts: building membership density in a small number of dense metro trade areas around a founding home market before expanding to new metros. This suggests that Pause's business model benefits from concentrated market presence rather than dispersed expansion, though the brand's actual deployment pattern is not detailed here. Ideal customers include health- and longevity-focused adults purchasing recurring wellness memberships, fitness studio and boutique-gym users seeking recovery services, affluent households with discretionary spending capacity, and professionals and athletes in urban and affluent suburban areas. The target population and income ranges are described qualitatively—metro and dense suburban areas with sufficient membership base potential, and above-average-income trade areas—but no brand-published thresholds are verified. Location requirements call for retail or boutique studio space with treatment rooms, co-tenancy near fitness and health-oriented retail, convenient parking for repeat visits, and buildout supporting plumbing, drainage, and power for wellness equipment. No customer review ratings or volume are available to assess operational reputation. Franchisees should conduct independent territory analysis, validate membership demand, assess competitive saturation, and confirm buildout and co-tenancy feasibility before committing capital.
Total Locations
23
Franchise units
18
Corporate locations
5
Avg. sq. footage
3000
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Financial Analysis

The numbers behind Pause

Avg gross revenue$1,789,882
Investment range$880,600 – $1,534,900
Investment midpoint$1,207,750
Brand fund1%
Royalty7%
Franchise fee$60,000
Min. net worth$1,000,000
Min. liquid capital$500,000

Veteran discount available

Pause participates in a veteran discount program on the franchise fee. Ask your Franzy advisor or the brand for current eligibility and terms.

Pause requires an initial investment between $880,600 and $1,534,900, with a $60,000 franchise fee representing approximately 4–7% of total capital. This positions the brand in the upper tier of wellness studio franchises, reflecting equipment-intensive recovery services that demand specialized buildout including plumbing, drainage, and power infrastructure for treatment rooms and wellness equipment. Founded in 2016 with 18 units operating, Pause remains an emerging franchise with limited geographic scale. The reported gross revenue of $1,789,882 provides a revenue benchmark, but without margin, occupancy, or operating-expense data, investors cannot assess profitability, payback period, or unit economics from this figure alone. The business model targets recurring membership revenue from health-focused adults, fitness enthusiasts, and affluent professionals—a customer base that can support premium pricing but may also contract during economic downturns when discretionary wellness spending declines. Recovery studios face competition from fitness clubs adding recovery amenities in-house, standalone cryotherapy and massage franchises, and evolving consumer preferences in the wellness space. Investors should scrutinize Item 19 financial disclosures, membership retention rates, average revenue per member, and ramp-up timelines. The capital intensity, early-stage franchise footprint, and dependency on affluent, repeat customers present meaningful risks that require detailed unit-level due diligence and market-demand validation.
Did you know? Pause is a wellness center franchise in the health and wellness industry. The initial investment ranges from $880,600 to $1,534,900, with a franchise fee of $60,000. Founded in 2016, the brand operates 18 units and targets recurring-membership revenue from health-focused, affluent adults.

Financing partners

Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees

Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.

FranFund

Lender

CRF USA

Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.

Lender

First Bank of the Lake

Lender

Pension Pros

Lender

The model

How Pause works

01
Ownership
Part-Time (Executive)

Owner stays in an executive role — sets strategy, hires a manager, and oversees crews. Typically 5–20 hr/wk after ramp; many keep their day job.

Full-Time

Owner runs the business as their primary job — leads the team day-to-day on the ground, 40+ hr/wk.

02
Revenue
Recurring revenueTransaction-basedBig-ticket salesService-basedProduct sales (retail)Hybrid model
03
Customer
B2B

Sells to businesses, contractors, or property owners.

B2C

Sells directly to consumers and homeowners.

Mixed

Serves both businesses and consumers.

FDD Item 7

Initial investment range

$880.6K–$1.53M
Most common
$880,600
Minimum
$1,207,750
Midpoint
$1,534,900
Maximum

The investment range midpoint (from range reported on Item 7) is $1,207,750 and financing can reduce cash-at-close by 80–90%.

FDD Item 19

Average gross sales

Avg
$1.81M
YOY change (2024 -> 2025)
+2%

According to Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, Pause has an average gross revenue of $1.79M. (Note: This information is based on the latest FDD in our records. Please review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and confirm this information directly with the brand. We make no claims of accuracy for the information presented.)

Over time

Franchise footprint

+40% YoY
7 units open as of 2025 FDD+2 in last 12 mo

2025 Franchise Disclosure

FDD documents

Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Pause's 2025 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.

Estimated initial investment
FDD Item 7 · PDF
Financial performance representations
FDD Item 19 · PDF
Members-only items
Executive team
FDD Item 2 · PDF
Litigation
FDD Item 3 · PDF
Bankruptcy
FDD Item 4 · PDF
Franchisor assistance
FDD Item 11 · PDF
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Buyer FAQs

Frequently asked questions

The initial investment for a Pause franchise typically ranges between $880,600.00 and $1,534,900.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.

Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) we have on record, which was issued in 2025. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. Only the franchisor can confirm that the information is complete and accurate and we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.

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