Build your performance and recovery empire with innovative all-in-one wellness approach requiring minimal staffing. ZIVEL franchisees provide eight premium services from float therapy to cryoslimming with efficient machine-based operations. Join entrepreneurs capturing growing wellness market with scalable multi-unit potential!
ZIVEL Performance & Recovery at a Glance:
- All-in-One Innovation: First non-medical performance and recovery suite offering eight services meeting diverse wellness needs in single location
- Low Investment Advantage: $327K-$429K total investment – nearly one-third cost compared to similar franchises costing up to $1.25M per location
- Minimal Staffing Model: Machine-based service delivery requiring only 1-2 employees during business hours reducing labor costs significantly
- Rapid Expansion: 17 locations open, 3 under construction, 4 under development demonstrating proven scalability and market demand
- Multiple Revenue Streams: Eight premium services from float therapy to cryofacial creating diversified income opportunities
- Multi-Unit Economics: Designed for regional scale-up with cost structure allowing multiple locations at competitor’s single-unit investment
ZIVEL Franchise Opportunity
Industry Innovation: Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Nashville, TN, ZIVEL created the first non-medical, all-in-one Performance & Recovery suite providing wide variety of services meeting everyone’s specific wellness needs. Led by CEO Matthew O’Neill under parent company Pryme LLC, we’ve established machine-based service model allowing facilities to run at high capacity with minimal staffing while delivering exceptional customer experiences and immediate outcomes.
Operational Excellence: ZIVEL operates on principles of customer focus, efficient operations, and attractive economics. Our transparent pricing, low-stress sales process, and high-quality services combine with simplified construction, small footprint locations, and consumer-friendly business flow, providing stability and straightforward operations serious entrepreneurs need to succeed in growing health and wellness industry with exclusive territory protection.
Why Franchise With ZIVEL?
Our proven business model delivers exceptional results for franchisees while providing essential performance and recovery services to wellness-focused clients.
- All-in-One Service Suite: Eight premium services including float therapy, cryotherapy, infrared sauna, oxygen bar, compression, cryoslimming, cryotoning, and cryofacial meeting diverse client needs
- Machine-Based Efficiency: Service delivery through machines allowing high capacity operations with 1-2 employees versus labor-intensive traditional spa models
- Cost Advantage: $327K-$429K investment nearly one-third cost of comparable franchises ($1.25M), allowing regional development at competitor’s single location price
- Manage from Afar: Once operational with staffing complete, majority of management and oversight completed off-site enabling absentee ownership flexibility
- Supplemental Income Model: Low upfront costs, minimal staffing, and ease of operations allow running ZIVEL as side business limiting financial strain
- Rapid Build-Out: Simplified construction with small footprint, cost containment at every stage, easy real estate approvals, and quick opening timeline
Success Stories
Rapid Network Expansion: 15 locations open with 3 under construction and 4 under development demonstrates proven concept validation and strong franchisee demand across markets.
Regional Scalability Proven: Multi-unit economics designed for geographic region scale-up with investment structure allowing multiple ZIVEL locations at cost of single comparable franchise.
Machine-Based Model Success: Facilities running at high capacity with minimal staffing (1-2 employees) proving operational efficiency and attractive unit economics versus labor-intensive competitors.
Primary & Premium Services
Comprehensive Wellness Offerings: Eight distinct services creating multiple revenue streams and meeting diverse client performance and recovery needs.
- Float Therapy: Floating in sensory-less environment healing body, mind, and spirit
- Cryotherapy: 3 minutes reducing pain, inflammation, and burning calories
- Infrared Sauna: Strengthening immune system while relaxing mind and body
- Oxygen Bar: Deep breathing with 6 LPM of 98% pure O2 assistance
- Compression: Reducing inflammation and swelling in extremities with Normatec technology
- CryoSlimming: Targeted fat loss reducing fat specifically where desired
- CryoToning: Tightening skin and eliminating cellulite or loose skin after weight loss
- CryoFacial: Botox without injections – all-natural face lift
Training & Support
ZIVEL’s comprehensive support system ensures franchisee success from launch through ongoing operations and multi-unit expansion.
- Simplified Build-Out Support: Small footprint design with cost containment at every stage, easy real estate and lease approvals, and streamlined construction process
- Operational Systems Training: All-in-one scheduling and billing system with easy-to-use branded ZIVEL app eliminating complex software management
- Customer Experience Protocols: Low-stress sales process training, transparent pricing strategies, and exceptional service delivery ensuring immediate client outcomes
- Marketing and Social Media: Easy information flow through social media and website with customer-focused messaging driving consistent lead generation
- Minimal Licensing Requirements: No special requirements or licensing for services or employees in most locations (specialty licenses could be code and location dependent)
- Multi-Unit Development Support: Regional scale-up guidance leveraging attractive economics and operational efficiency for territory expansion
ABF Exclusive Insights
Market Analysis: Health and wellness industry expanding with performance and recovery services gaining traction as consumers prioritize preventative care and optimization. ABF research shows all-in-one service suites capturing market share from single-modality competitors.
Competitive Advantage: ZIVEL’s machine-based model and $327K-$429K investment creates cost efficiency impossible for traditional spa formats requiring extensive labor, allowing multi-unit development at fraction of competitor capital requirements.
ABF Investment Tip: Enter now with multi-unit strategy – low investment per location and minimal staffing model enable regional territory development before market saturation while comparable franchises require $1.25M+ per unit limiting expansion capability.
Our Ideal Franchisee Candidate
Values & Motivation: ZIVEL seeks entrepreneurial operators passionate about wellness and performance optimization while building scalable multi-unit businesses. You’re motivated by helping clients achieve wellness goals and recovery needs while creating profitable venture with absentee ownership potential. Wellness industry experience helpful but not required – we value business acumen, customer service focus, and multi-unit growth mindset over technical credentials.
Fit Indicators: You appreciate efficient operations and attractive unit economics enabling scale. If you’re seeking machine-based business with minimal staffing, supplemental income potential, absentee ownership capability, and multi-unit development opportunity in growing wellness industry, ZIVEL offers perfect combination of all-in-one service suite, proven expansion model, and cost advantage versus competitors.
Absentee Ownership & Flexibility
Manage from Afar: Once spa is up and operational with staffing complete, majority of management and oversight can be completed off-site with each spa running with as little as single staff member.
Supplemental Income Opportunity: Due to low upfront costs, low staffing requirements, and ease of operations, each facility owner can run ZIVEL location(s) as side business, not primary income source, thereby further limiting financial strain.
Part-Time Consideration: While not designed for part-time operation initially, absentee ownership structure and minimal staffing model provide flexibility once location established and operational.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is ZIVEL different from other recovery franchises? A: ZIVEL is first non-medical all-in-one suite offering eight services versus single-modality competitors. Investment nearly one-third cost ($327K-$429K vs. $1.25M), allowing regional development at competitor’s single location price.
Q: What experience do I need to operate ZIVEL? A: No wellness industry experience required. Machine-based model with simplified operations and comprehensive training covers everything needed. Success comes from business acumen and customer service focus.
Q: How many employees are required? A: Only 1-2 employees during business hours – one for operations and one for management/marketing/sales. Machine-based service delivery eliminates labor-intensive traditional spa staffing requirements.
Q: Can I own multiple locations? A: Yes – ZIVEL designed specifically for multi-unit scale-up in geographic regions. Attractive economics and minimal staffing enable territory development at fraction of competitor costs.
Q: Is absentee ownership allowed? A: Yes – once operational with staffing complete, majority of management and oversight completed off-site. Many owners run ZIVEL as supplemental income alongside other business ventures.
Investment Requirements
Total Investment: $327,400 – $429,000 Franchise Fee: $39,500 Minimum Liquidity: $100,000 Minimum Net Worth: $350,000 (individually or within group) Exclusive Territories: Yes Absentee Ownership: Yes
Next Steps
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