goGLOW^®

Personal Care • Year: 2025

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What Is goGLOW?

goGLOW grants franchises to provide customized, paraben-free and sulfate-free sunless tanning and related skin health and wellness services. The Franchised Business is operated from an approved physical premises (brick-and-mortar) subject to franchisor site selection, design and operational standards. It serves the general public (B2C) and delivers a core service bundle of customized tanning applications (including “Rapid” and “Single”), pH balancing, exfoliation and other authorized services, together with designated retail skin health products and required operational equipment such as tanning spray booths and overspray air filtration booths.

goGLOW Franchise: Pros and Cons

Strong point: the system shows exceptional stability and compliance with 0 franchise terminations, 0 non‑renewals, 0 reacquired outlets and 0 disclosed lawsuits or penalties, but the biggest downside is high upfront costs - a $66,000 Item 7 fee and a $60,000 initial franchise fee that raise capital needs.

Pros

0 franchise terminations, 0 non‑renewals and 0 reacquired outlets - well below what's typical in Personal Care, indicating current franchisees are staying in the system rather than exiting early.

0 disclosed lawsuits, 0 franchisee‑initiated judgments/settlements, 0 government penalties, 0 franchisor‑initiated enforcement and 0 fraud cases - well below what's typical in Personal Care, giving you a clean legal and regulatory record that reduces litigation and compliance friction.

Managers are not required to hold equity (0%) - well below what's typical in Personal Care; this gives you flexibility to structure manager ownership and compensation rather than being forced into an equity arrangement.

Cons

The Item 7 fee is $66,000 (well above what's typical for Personal Care) and the initial franchise fee is $60,000 (in the top quarter for the sector) - these figures raise the fixed cash you must pay to the franchisor and increase your upfront capital requirement before opening.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

goGLOW reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

35/100

NORMAL

goGLOW grants a non-exclusive, site-specific Designated Territory-usually sized by market density (up to about 50,000 people) and defined by radius or map boundaries around an approved premises. Territorial rights are contingent on meeting performance quotas; the franchisor retains e-commerce/alternative-channel sales and ability to develop units or operate in non‑traditional venues.

Training & Support

50/100

NORMAL

The brand provides a targeted 59-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three managerial staff members for launch. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness, with travel and living expenses borne by the franchisee and on-site assistance subject to additional fees.

Unit Growth Analysis

This franchise was flat from 2023 to 2024 (3 → 3 units, 0% growth) before a sharp acceleration to 10 units in 2025-a +7-unit increase and a 233.3% year‑over‑year jump. That spike indicates a meaningful improvement in expansion capacity or demand and is a positive signal for franchise health, but the one‑year surge could be a one‑off rollout, so investors should confirm the sustainability by reviewing the development pipeline, unit economics, and franchisor support.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a goGLOW Franchise?

Opening a goGLOW franchise requires a total initial investment of $282,900 to $497,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$282,900

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$497,000

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$66,000

Real Estate$63,500

Equipment & Assets$76,000

Reserves$15,000

Training$5,500

Other$56,900

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$66,000

Real Estate$231,500

Equipment & Assets$94,000

Reserves$25,000

Training$7,500

Other$73,000

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do goGLOW Franchise Owners Make?

goGLOW franchise locations reported average gross sales of $541,766 and median gross sales of $556,884 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$541,766

Median Gross Sales:

$556,884

High Gross Sales:

$876,065

Low Gross Sales:

$177,229

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

50.0%

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: All reported results are for affiliate-owned (company) locations; there are no franchised-unit results for the measurement period, so these figures do not reflect franchisee performance and should not be assumed to predict franchise outcomes.

Performance Variability Analysis: There is substantial dispersion across the four units (high 876,065; low 177,229) with half of units (2 of 4) exceeding the mean, indicating meaningful location-level variability driven by format/maturity.

Data Scope and Limitations: The sample is small (4 units) and mature affiliate locations; disclosed expenses exclude owner draws and certain costs, so net-revenue-less-disclosed-expenses may not equal true owner net income for a new franchise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is goGLOW a good franchise to own?

Whether goGLOW is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2025 FDD: goGLOW operates 10 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 50/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a goGLOW franchise worth the investment?

The value of a goGLOW franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $282,900 to $497,000. goGLOW disclosed average gross sales of $541,766 in 2025. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with a goGLOW franchise?

Break-even timelines for goGLOW franchises are not disclosed in the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is goGLOW a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2025 FDD, goGLOW operates 7 franchised locations and 3 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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