Heights Wellness Retreat Launches National Franchise Expansion as Full-Stack Wellness and Longevity Platform

Twenty-year-old brand evolves into a multi-modality longevity concept, citing FDD-verified unit economics and 100+ open locations as the foundation for growth.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — May 23, 2026 — Heights Wellness Retreat, the operating brand of Elevated Brands Franchising LLC, has announced a national franchise expansion as a full-stack wellness and longevity platform. The brand, founded in 2004 by Shane Evans, operates 100+ locations across the United States and completed a strategic evolution in 2024 to integrate recovery technologies, therapeutic services, and a social membership experience under a single franchise model.

The expansion positions Heights Wellness Retreat within one of the fastest-growing segments of the consumer economy. According to the Global Wellness Institute, the global wellness economy reached $6.8 trillion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $9.8 trillion by 2029. McKinsey estimates the U.S. wellness market at $480 billion annually, with 82% of American consumers citing wellness as a top daily priority.

“Heights Wellness Retreat was built on the premise that wellness should be consistent and habitual, not episodic,” said Shane Evans, CEO and Co-Founder of Elevated Brands Franchising LLC. “The platform we’ve developed over 20 years reflects that philosophy — and the expansion we’re announcing today is the next chapter of that work.”

Platform Architecture

The Heights Wellness Retreat model is organized around five physical zones and three service pillars. The five zones — The Rise, The Oasis, The Ascension Circuit, The Well, and The Drift Lounge — are designed to guide members through a multi-service experience within a single visit.

The Oasis provides private treatment rooms for massage therapy and skincare services. The Ascension Circuit houses a curated collection of touchless wellness technologies including red light therapy, halo salt therapy, full-spectrum infrared sauna, and cryotherapy. The Well serves as the brand’s social and community hub, hosting wellness workshops, member events, and the brand’s Education Series. The Drift Lounge is a dedicated space used before and after services for nervous system reset back by neuroscience.

The three service pillars — Touchless Wellness Technologies, Hands-On Therapeutic Care and a Social Club Experience — are available through tiered Membership Paths starting at $89 per month.

“The physical environment is designed to make the member experience intuitive,” Evans said. “Members naturally engage with more of the platform over time, which is reflected in our retention data.”

Unit Economics

According to Item 19 of the Heights Wellness Retreat 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, the brand’s massage and skincare model alone has produced an average annual revenue of $1.09 million per Retreat, an average active member base of 817 members, and an average monthly member retention rate of 95.3%.*

A new full-platform location in the Porter Ranch market (Los Angeles metro) reported $77,103 in monthly revenue in its fourth month of operation, with 286 active members and 93% monthly retention.*

Franchise Opportunity

Heights Wellness Retreat is offering franchise opportunities to qualified operators nationwide, with multi-unit and area development options available. The total estimated initial investment ranges from $935,895 to $1,466,168. Minimum financial qualifications include $250,000 in liquid capital and $1 million net worth.

Franchisee support includes site selection assistance, buildout and design management, a five-week pre-opening training program, a full technology stack, and ongoing field support through dedicated franchise business consultants. No prior wellness industry experience is required.