7 Day Spa Business Success Stories [2024]

Updated: November 1st, 2023
Start A Day Spa Business

A luxury day spa offers skin and body care, hair removal, makeup, and other body pampering treatments.

Luxury day spas have boomed over the past few years, and the trend will not stop anytime soon. Millions of people worldwide schedule to visit a day spa where they can relax, feel pampered and unwind. If you love helping people relax, starting a luxury day spa can be a rewarding business. It is fun and profitable if you have a good business plan and find an excellent location for your spa.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a day spa business:

1. ZZ DAY SPA INC ($3M/year)

Gary Oberoi, founder of ZZ Day Spa, was inspired to create the most customer-centric spa after watching YouTube videos of Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Warren Buffet. With a goal to provide an "unforgettable experience," ZZ Day Spa has become the top-rated spa in New York City with over 1000 five-star reviews and has seen significant growth, going from $30,000 to $240,000 in monthly revenues within three years. Despite facing challenges, including a shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, ZZ Day Spa overcame adversity with the help of its dedicated staff and a commitment to putting the customer first.

How much they make: $3M/year
How much did it cost to start: $35K
Current team size: 40

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How I Bootstrapped My Way To A $3M/Year Day Spa Business In New York City

ZZ Day Spa, founded by Gary Oberoi, went from $30,000 to $240,000 in monthly revenue within three years in New York as they aim to become the most customer-centric day spa in the world through hiring the right people and providing an unforgettable experience while mastering digital marketing to attract clients.

About
Gary started ZZ DAY SPA INC over 6 years ago
Revenue
Gary grew the business to $250K/month
Costs
It cost Gary $35000 to start the business
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Learn more about starting a day spa business:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a day spa business?
-> Pros and cons of a day spa business

Need inspiration?

-> Examples of established day spa business
-> Day spa business slogans

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2. Glosshouz ($3.3M/year)

Founder Loni, a former electrical engineer, decided to start Glosshouz after feeling a lack of purpose in her corporate career. She wanted to create a business primarily for women that offered a wide range of aesthetic and wellness services. Since its founding in 2016, Glosshouz has grown to have over 1000 monthly members and generated $3.3 million in revenue in 2022. Loni is now planning to franchise the Glosshouz brand and share her success with other entrepreneurs.

How much they make: $3.3M/year
How much did it cost to start: $1.13M
Current team size: 35

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How My Spa Makes $3.3M/Year Through A Robust Recurring Membership Model

Glosshouz is a full-service day spa that offers aesthetic and wellness services and has grown to over 1000 monthly members, earning $3,311,338 in revenue in 2022, and will soon be offering franchises.

About
Loni started Glosshouz almost 8 years ago
Revenue
Loni grew the business to $275K/month
Costs
It cost Loni $1132250 to start the business
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5. Ste. Anne’s Spa

Ste. Anne's Spa is in the peaceful countryside of Grafton and just over an hour drive from Toronto. Find your bliss with our sublime spa services & impressive facilities.

Where they're located: Ontario, California, United States

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6. Mitchells

Creating beauty is an art. And true art is derived out of passion. Mitchell's Salon's passion for our craft has never been stronger | Cincinnati, OH

Where they're located: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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7. ZZ DAY SPA INC

Looking for a full spa experience near you? At ZZ Day Spa, we offer high-quality skin and body wellness services in New York. Book an Appointment Now!

How much they make: $3M/year
Where they're located: new york
How much did it cost to start: $35K
Current team size: 40

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How I Bootstrapped My Way To A $3M/Year Day Spa Business In New York City

ZZ Day Spa, founded by Gary Oberoi, went from $30,000 to $240,000 in monthly revenue within three years in New York as they aim to become the most customer-centric day spa in the world through hiring the right people and providing an unforgettable experience while mastering digital marketing to attract clients.

About
Gary started ZZ DAY SPA INC over 6 years ago
Revenue
Gary grew the business to $250K/month
Costs
It cost Gary $35000 to start the business
Read by 4,383 founders