- Liquid capital required
- $400,000
- Net worth required
- $1,000,000
- Total investment
- $880,600 – $1,534,900
- Financing
- Via 3rd party
- Training
- Available
- Total units
- 12
- Year founded
- 2015
About the Brand
Pause Studio is a premier, tech-forward wellness and recovery franchise that functions as a modern one-stop shop for mind and body regeneration. The brand offers an array of science-backed modalities, including contrast therapy, infrared saunas, float tanks, IV drips, NAD+ treatments, whole-body cryotherapy, and compression therapy, all housed under a single membership model. Designed for high operational efficiency and recurring revenue, Pause Studio delivers an elevated luxury experience tailored to the booming self-care and longevity economy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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