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Meet Alia Alston
Since the Icebox Cryotherapy inception in 2012, Icebox was designed to grow and be duplicated easily for franchising. We’ve created a successful business using simplified services and a membership-based concept to make people feel and look their best! We hear from our franchisees that this is the most rewarding job or business they’ve ever had. Icebox has proudly grown to over 40 studio locations open or under development with plans on growing strategically and rapidly in the next few years.
Alia Alston, Founder and visionary of Icebox, brings over 20 years’ experience in retail marketing and product development. She’s highly experienced and knowledgeable in building and promoting a company from the ground up. Alia is surrounded by a dedicated Leadership Team, Area Representatives and Franchisees that have the same goal, passion and drive of delivering the Icebox Experience nationwide.
Learn more about Alia’s story and how she developed the first Cryotherapy retail location in the country.
The Inception of Icebox Studios
Alia Alston was in a serious car accident caused by a drunk driver, leaving her with chronic pain and a debilitating neck injury. Her father, a respected chiropractor in Florida, heard about the very first cryotherapy sauna in the U.S. which was utilized by Nike Training and the NBA. With encouragement from her father, Alia began cryo treatments and in just a few sessions, cold therapy began to work its magic. For the first time in many years, Alia was able to relieve numbness in her left arm and leg and felt a significant decrease in her chronic pain. At the time, cryotherapy was only available in professional and medical facilities. Alia saw an opportunity to help others feel their best through a natural alternative to pain management and recovery. She designed and launched an upbeat, spa-like wellness studio, specializing in cold therapy and innovative self-care services. Icebox became the first brick and mortar retail cryotherapy studio in the U.S. and continues to be the leader and trendsetter of the entire industry.
BECOME A FRANCHISE PARTNER
We prefer franchisees/operators to be actively involved in their first store. Above all, we are looking for people who share our obsessive dedication to health and wellness.
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Retail or health & wellness business experience
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Passion for a healthy lifestyle
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Energy and enthusiasm
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General compatibility with the concept
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Commitment to exceptional customer service
target markets
We are currently looking for Multi-Unit and Single Unit Franchisees in the following states:
Alabama
Arizona
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Start-up costs
| Fee | Amount |
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| Franchise Fee | $45,000 |
| Real Estate Improvements | $181,750 – $271,750 *depending on market location |
| Furniture and Technology | $20,000 – $24,000 |
| Equipment | $28,000 – $140,000 *financing options available |
| Signage | $8,000 – $10,000 |
| Opening Inventory | $15,000 – $18,000 |
| Lease or Real Estate | $6,000 – $12,000 |
| 3 Month Operating Cost | $15,000 – $30,000 |
| TOTAL* | $318,750 – $547,445 *may not represent all costs for opening. |
Training & Support
We’ll make it super-easy for you to open and operate your Icebox. For example, we provide the following initial and ongoing training and support:
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Help finding a location, negotiating your lease and assisting in local vendor relations
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Complete store design, development and construction support services
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Full integration with our customized technology platform to support franchisees
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Comprehensive operations manual, training manual and videos
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Full onsite training for you and your team
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Marketing support and guidance including Social Media, Public Relations and full collateral packages
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Pre-Opening training at your newly constructed studios