Facials and massages becoming more popular among male demographic Women, who make up the majority of spa visitors, have long understood the importance of relaxation and rejuvenation. But these days, we’re seeing a shift in our demographic: More men are venturing into salons and spas across the country to enjoy facials, massages and other services. …
New Planet Beach Owner Amber Silverthorn Gains Valuable Insights At Planet Beach University
After attending the weeklong course, Silverthorn says she can confidently run her automated spa Amber Silverthorn and her husband, Jason, need flexibility in their work schedules. With four kids 10 and younger, the couple looks only for job opportunities that allow them time to manage family life. Silverthorn recently purchased a Planet Beach location from …
Planet Beach Owner Battles Breast Cancer While Operating Her Franchise
Despite a diagnosis of Stage III breast cancer in March, Mendy Bowen remains strong and positive Two diagnoses of endometriosis left Mendy Bowen little hope that she’d ever have a child. So when the Planet Beach franchise owner in Fort Myers, Fla., got pregnant and delivered a beautiful baby boy last February, four days before …
How Planet Beach Built A Sustainable Brand
We’ve survived a storm of the century, a recession, tanning tax and more. Here’s how Katrina, the deadliest and most destructive hurricane in our time, challenged the business landscape in New Orleans, forcing businesses out of operation, some temporarily, some forever. Then hit the recession, which hurt nearly everyone. Businesses closed their doors. Banks were …
Planet Beach Headquarters To Host Annual Convention in Las Vegas in January
Automated spa franchise owners learn how to improve business through workshops, roundtable discussions and expert panels The spa industry is thriving — spa visits and revenue are up since last year — and many of our franchise owners are reaping those benefits. So where can you network, learn about the latest in the spa industry …
How To Be A Successful Planet Beach Owner
Four helpful tips for franchisees to keep their automated spas running smoothly It’s no secret that owning a franchise is far less risky than starting your own small business from the ground up. As a franchise owner, you get all the perks of owning your own business while using systems that have been tested and …
Planet Beach Names Taso Sifnakis Master Franchisee
The Nova Scotia franchise owner brings years of experience in the fitness and wellness industry to the automated spa franchise Taso Sifnakis, one of our newest master franchisees, oversees Planet Beach’s Nova Scotia territory. Taso brings years of experience in the fitness and wellness industry as a former owner of a fitness center in Canada …
Planet Beach Spa Franchise: International Spa Association Study Shows Signs of Thriving Industry
ISPA 2012 U.S. Spa Industry Study shows an increase in revenue, visits The U.S. spa industry is flourishing. Spa revenue and number of visits both rose in 2011, according to the International Spa Association’s recently released 2012 U.S. Spa Industry Study, an annual evaluation of the industry. Spa revenue grew from $12.8 billion in …
Planet Beach Forges Ahead With International Expansion
The automated spa brings more locations to the Middle East We’re pleased to report that our international expansion efforts are well underway and we’re right on target to open several locations across the globe by year’s end! Planet Beach Contempo Spas help fill a void in the Middle East. Where traditional spas would violate Muslim …
New Planet Beach Franchise Opens in Utah, Rakes In Record High Pre-Sale Memberships
The Centerville location boasts more than three times the average pre-sale memberships Carrie Baugh is one of Planet Beach’s newest franchisees. She owns and operates the automated spa in Centerville, Utah — about 15 minutes north of Salt Lake City — with her husband.* The parents of four children opened their location in July after …