Melanie Gleeson, endota Founder and CEO opened her first endota spa in 2000 and expanded to building the network by franchising endota spas in 2004.

A territory is usually determined by either a kilometre radius or postcodes. This does vary from time to time and is strategically managed.

You can purchase more than one territory. Our pricing structure provides discounts for multiple upfront purchases, our team can provide more information on this.

Yes, almost half of our franchisees own multiple sites or are considering purchasing additional locations.

The locations of existing endota spa franchises are many and varied. Each owner has an idea of where they would like their spa to be, we encourage business owners to thoroughly research proposed locations before deciding on a suitable site.

While endota does not choose the locations, we are regularly approached by landlords or developers with opportunities, which are then assessed and presented to prospective franchisees.

Although endota must approve your proposed location, it is your signature on the lease, and you have the final decision as to whether the proposed site is suitable for the needs of your franchise.

Once you have paid your franchise fee in full, endota will begin to work with you on finding a suitable location within your agreed territory and negotiate an acceptable and sustainable lease structure. This must be approved in writing by endota.

Fitting out a spa in current conditions can range between $400,000 to $500,000. This considers the fit-out costs to build the spa, along with tools and the required equipment to make the spa functional.

This varies with every spa and at what time of the year the spa opens. endota recommends that a new business commence trading with working capital of no less than $40,000.

Your Business Development Manager will visit your spa several times a year to assist you in meeting your business plan, budget and ensuring that you are meeting endota standards regarding quality assurance. These visits may look at treatment service standards, training, marketing, retail sales and productivity.

Each business owner is required to attend our endota spa introduction and education courses. endota will also arrange a four day in-spa training period prior to and commencing trade.

This seeks to cover all practical aspect of endota spa operations, gift vouchers and the point-of-sale system. Our endota Wellness College offers refresher courses for product education and retail sales.

During the first 12 months of establishing a new spa, the most successful franchises will be run by the franchisee. Commitment and gaining a complete understanding of the business and community in which the spa operates in, often ensures the success of a spa and is critical to endota that you are determined to pursue an active role within the business.

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