feature We are living in a culture and an age where one can’t escape the topic of health. Whether it’s body weight, body aches, esthetics, or simple quality of life, there are hundreds of media shows, thousands of books, and countless businesses that are built upon this industry. Health and beauty franchises continue to expand, especially within the past decade.
Franchising USA
The US has increasing awareness and interest in the benefits of preventative health measures such as massage, and nutritional supplements. Additionally, health insurers have begun to express their support by offering incentives for individuals to take care of themselves. According to the United States Census Bureau, 67 percent of adults aged 18 and over last contacted a doctor or other health professional within the previous six months. The attention American’s are putting on their health and appearance has become a central focus and priority. The health and beauty industry has just about every American being serviced in some way or another: senior services, tanning services, chiropractic services, massage therapy, spa, esthetics, weight
management, and supplemental nutrition. Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2013 annual ranking of America’s top franchise opportunities, the Franchise 500, featured 41 health and beauty franchise concepts. Below we have taken a closer look at several franchises in the beauty and health industry that have made their way on to this list. 21st on the Franchise 500:
Miracle Ear Inc. One in every ten Americans, over 30 million people, experiences some degree of hearing loss. Exposure to excessive noise: car horns, jet planes, iPods, headphones, rock concerts, office equipment, lawn mowers, and exercise classes, are becoming more and more common, fueling the need for hearing