Pause Studio Franchise
To buy a franchise with Pause Studio, you'll need to have at least $400,000 in liquid capital and a minimum net worth of $1,000,000. Pause Studio charges a franchise fee of $60,000.
Franchisor Details
Total Units: 12
Year Founded: 2015
Franchising Since: 2022
Home Office: Los Angeles, CA
Training: Available
Locations Available: See Below*
Franchise Costs
Liquid Capital Required: $400,000
Net Worth Required: $1,000,000
Total Investment: $880,600 – $1,534,900
Franchise Fee: $60,000
Royalty Type: 7%
Vetern Discount: Available
*Pause Studio is currently accepting inquiries from the following locations: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming
Values & History
Founded in 2016 in Venice Beach, California, by industry veterans Jeff Ono and John Klein after experiencing firsthand corporate burnout, Pause Studio was built to offer a sanctuary for physical and mental restoration and longevity. The brand’s leadership team brings decades of high-level experience scaling iconic fitness powerhouses like Equinox and SoulCycle. Grounded in empathy, scientific credibility, and a commitment to combating modern life's stressors, Pause values community well-being, intentional design, and helping people look, feel, and perform their best.
Industry Performance
The wellness and longevity sector is experiencing explosive, multi-billion-dollar growth as consumers increasingly shift from reactive healthcare to proactive, daily self-care. With the broader U.S. wellness market estimated in the hundreds of billions and the longevity sector expanding at a rapid double-digit compound annual growth rate, demand for specialized recovery services is at an all-time high. Modern consumers, ranging from elite athletes to stressed professionals, are prioritizing holistic wellness rituals, driving consistent, recession-resilient foot traffic into spaces that offer integrated recovery solutions.
Training & Support
Franchisees benefit from an exhaustive support system modeled by industry elite. New owners start with a 5-day immersive training program at Pause University, covering every facet of studio operations, management, and culture. Additionally, Pause provides robust corporate backing that includes master real estate broker partnerships for site selection, an in-house Building Division to seamlessly oversee the architectural buildout and construction process, and dedicated marketing guidance complete with step-by-step launch strategies leading up to a 5-day on-site visit from a Launch Manager.
Ideal Candidate & Qualifications
Pause Studio is looking for entrepreneurial-minded partners who possess a passion for health, longevity, and holistic well-being. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills to foster community engagement and oversee customer experience. This opportunity is well-suited for owners looking for a highly scalable model.
Purchasing a Franchise
The full range to open a Pause Studio franchise can be anywhere between $880k-1.6M. They typically look for around $1M net worth and $400k liquid capital to get started.
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Pause Studio is a FranNet Verified Brand
FranNet Verified Brands are reviewed by FranNet to ensure legitimacy and industry required documentation.