The “Best Business Ever”? A $6.5M Day Spa Franchise in Dallas

In this episode the hosts analyze a $6.5M two-location luxury day spa franchise in Dallas, debating whether its 20-year track record and $1.4M EBITDA make it a rare franchise opportunity—or just unusually enthusiastic broker marketing. Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/two-location-luxury-franchised-day-spa/2459661/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them. Want to buy a franchise? Book a free strategy call with Connor → http://connorgroce.com/schedule Looking to build a professional website in minutes? Try Wix: https://wix.pxf.io/c/6898629/3115214/25616?trafcat=template HubSpot is the backbone for how businesses scale without chaos. Try them out here: https://go.try-hubspot.com/OeG9Vr Subscribe for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.acquanon.com/newsletter Connect with us on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/acquanon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acquanon 👋 Follow the Hosts Michael Girdley – Entrepreneur & investor. Twitter: https://twitter.com/girdley Bill D’Alessandro – CEO of Elements Brands. Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillDA Heather Endresen – SBA lending expert & advisor. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EndresenHeather Mills Snell – Small business investor & advisor. Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegeneralmills 💰 Sponsored by: Viso Business Capital — Get the right SBA loan tailored to your acquisition needs with Heather Endresen’s firm. Sign up for a free live Q&A on SBA loans at https://www.visocap.net and click “Zoom Sign Up” in the top-right corner. FRANZY - Thinking about buying a franchise instead of an independent business? FRANZY is a free platform built for acquisition-minded entrepreneurs who want to explore franchise ownership without broker bias. FRANZY matches you with franchise opportunities based on your capital, goals, and lifestyle—and includes free coaching from experienced franchise operators. If you're exploring ETA but want a structured, system-driven alternative, check out https://franzy.com/ In this episode, the hosts examine a two-location luxury day spa franchise in the Dallas–Fort Worth area listed for $6.5M. The business generates roughly $6.4M in annual revenue and about $1.4M in EBITDA, giving it a valuation around 4.6–4.8× earnings—a multiple that seems reasonable for a stable franchise with two decades of operating history. Key Highlights - $6.5M asking price for a two-location luxury day spa franchise in Dallas generating $1.4M EBITDA. - Massive locations with 41 treatment rooms and ~70 employees across both spas. - Business has 20 years of operating history, one of the longest-tenured franchise deals reviewed on the show. - Key diligence items include lease terms, labor model, and recurring membership revenue. - Debate around franchise deal dynamics: outsiders may need to overpay versus existing franchisees.