THE WOODHOUSE DAY SPAS RELAX, REJUVENATE AND REWARD

According to the International SPA Association, the spa industry grosses more than $11 billion annually.  With one in five Americans visiting a spa in the past year, THE WOODHOUSE DAY SPA, the nation’s leading day spa Franchise with more than 70 different pampering treatments, is offering qualified entrepreneurs the Business Opportunity of a lifetime to capitalize on this booming industry.

Operated by THE WOODHOUSE SPAS CORP., Woodhouse Day Spas was founded in 2001 by president and CEO Jeni Garrett, a then 23 year-old entrepreneur who dreamed of starting her own company that provided outstanding customer care. The ambitious Garrett started small businesses throughout her life, ranging from selling flowers to providing tax services. A frequent visitor of day spas throughout the country, Garrett decided to apply her experiences and business management skills to open her own spa in the Woodhouse House, a historic Victorian home in her hometown of Victoria , Tex.  The spa’s success and her belief in creating the premiere national day spa spurred her to start Franchising the concept in the summer of 2003. 

“While many spas offer quality services and products, I noticed that they lacked consistency from one location to the next,” Garrett said.  “There was an opportunity to create a trusted, established brand that spa-goers could always rely on for a relaxing and safe haven.  That is exactly what Woodhouse Day Spas provide.”

With the motto, “You’ve gotta do what you love!,” the first Woodhouse Day Spa franchise opened for business in November 2003 in Kingston, Penn. and two more have opened since. Fourteen additional locations are slated to open before the end of 2004, as well as a corporate-owned facility in Sugarland , Tex. that will open for business in November.  With 175 to 200 leads per month from the Internet alone, Woodhouse Day Spas aim to have 40 Franchises and 10 corporate-owned spas operating by the end of 2005 and more than 200 units by the end of 2008.  The company recently partnered with Omni Hotels, an established upscale hotel chain, to build corporate-owned Woodhouse Day Spas within several of their hotel and resort locations throughout the country.

“Our goal is to realize our vision of establishing THE WOODHOUSE DAY SPA as the most recognized and respected brand in the day spa industry and to improve the lives of our guests and franchise owners,” Garrett said.  “Ultimately, we hope to achieve the same top-of-mind brand awareness as Starbucks.”

A Rejuvenating Approach to Customer Care

While some of the most well-known “spas” throughout the country are actually hair salons that provide spa treatments as add-on services, Woodhouse Day Spas solely offer more than 70 different pampering spa treatments, including facials, specialized massage therapy, nail and body treatments, hydrotherapy, permanent make-up, and microdermabrasion.  Additionally, the Woodhouse Day Spas carry various lines of exclusive retail products, including a private label line.

Unlike spa concepts that hire technicians and therapists certified by outside training schools, The Woodhouse Day Spas created The Woodhouse School of Wellness Ô (also located in Victoria , Tex.) to provide a training headquarters for franchise owners and spa employees.  All technicians are trained “The Woodhouse Way” in the fields of massage therapy, esthetics, cosmetology and nail technology to ensure consistent quality of high-level service.

Spa treatment packages and products, as well as gift cards, are available for both men and women.  Their menu of services caters to those seeking a day of rest and relaxation, as well as those on the go, with “Lunchtime Combo” packages. There are also group packages available to those interested in hosting spa parties for family and friends.

The Woodhouse Day Spas atmosphere is designed to inspire the mind, body and soul of its visitors, creating a luxurious oasis destination.  The layout, design and feel of every Woodhouse Day Spa are identical, unifying the brand and experience.

A Rewarding Investment

The Woodhouse Day Spas Franchise Opportunity has attracted former corporate-executives who tired of the hassle of the business world, as well as franchise veterans seeking a new and improved business model.  The initial investment to own and operate a Woodhouse Day Spa averages around $250,000, and it is not necessary for people to have prior spa experience.

“The Woodhouse Day Spas franchise opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people and is committed to providing outstanding customer care,” Garrett said.  “We conduct a rigorous interview process to find the very best franchise owners who are client-focused to offer the absolute best in day spa service.”

Franchise owners receive training at The Woodhouse Day Spas corporate headquarters in Victoria , Tex., as well as ongoing support from the home office, including assistance with securing loans through accredited institutions (including the Small Business Association (SBA)), real-estate development, regional and local marketing and general spa design.  The company also has a department that designs a signature line of spa furniture.

ABOUT THE WOODHOUSE DAY SPA

THE WOODHOUSE SPAS CORP is the leading day spa franchise in the country, offering more than 70 different spa treatments that aim to transform guests and enrich their lives.  With three locations currently operating in Pennsylvania and Texas and 14 more slated to open by the end of 2004, the company plans to have 40 franchises and 10 corporate-owned spas up and running by the end of 2005.  Entrepreneur Magazine named THE WOODHOUSE DAY SPA a “Top New Franchise” in 2004 and the company was nominated for the 2003 “Best Spas in America”award.