The No. 1 reason people go to the spa is to relax, and relieve or reduce stress. But today, spas provide more than just massages; they offer wellness solutions. No longer for just the ultra-wealthy, Spa programs today make these once exclusive services available to and affordable for the mass market. According to the Professional Beauty Association's (PBA) Salon/Spa Performance Index (SSPI), the outlook for the salon/spa industry remained positive in 2009.
Spa franchises offer an affordable way to get started with a proven system for design, hiring and marketing services to make your spa business successful. You don’t need to be a massage therapist, you can even run your business as an absentee owner, but it helps if you are excited about wellness and the health benefits of massage and related services. (See Business to Consumer, Retail)
