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title: "Perspire Sauna Studio heats up with 100th location"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/1680d94c-0438-479a-9f9b-3cfea13f15b1
source: "Franchise Magazine USA — Beauty"
original_url: https://franchisemagazineusa.com/perspire-sauna-studio-heats-up-with-100th-location/
author: "Andrew Carlo"
category: "Recovery"
industry: "Fitness"
segment: "Recovery"
published: 2026-05-04T12:59:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T13:17:00.187Z
image: https://franchisemagazineusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Perspire_100.jpg
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# Perspire Sauna Studio heats up with 100th location

**TL;DR:** Perspire Sauna Studio has reached its 100th location with a new opening in Del Mar, California, operated by franchisee Kiki Barnes. The infrared and red-light therapy specialist has awarded over 280 franchise licenses to date and is seeking new franchisees.

*By Andrew Carlo, originally published in Franchise Magazine USA — Beauty on 2026-05-04. [Read the original](https://franchisemagazineusa.com/perspire-sauna-studio-heats-up-with-100th-location/).*

## Story

Perspire Sauna Studio, specializing in infrared and red-light therapy, has reached a new company benchmark.

The sauna franchise announced that it now has 100 studio locations following the opening of its Del Mar, California location. Originally founded in 2010 with a franchising program initiated in 2018, Perspire Sauna Studio operates in 27 states.

According to the sauna service brand, its growth has been fueled by a loyal member base along with a “national movement toward sustainable, ritual-based self-care.” The new California location being operated and owned by franchisee Kiki Barnes.

“Reaching 100 open studios is a proud moment that represents a growing community that values the power of recovery,” said Lee Braun, founder and CEO of Perspire Sauna Studio. “What started as one studio in Costa Mesa has evolved into a national movement helping people reduce stress, lower inflammation and improve overall longevity.”

Every Perspire studio offers full-spectrum infrared sauna and red-light therapy where guests can relax and recharge in private, spa-like suites. In 2024, Perspire also launched SNØ Showers, which complements infrared heat with a 45° Fahrenheit cold rainfall shower.

Looking ahead, Perspire has awarded over 280 franchise licenses to date, with new studios slated to open in California, Connecticut, Washington, Illinois, New York, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Kentucky and North Carolina in the coming months.

“In an often chaotic and fast-paced world, people are craving time to disconnect and feel good again,” Braun said. “We’re proud to offer a space where wellness isn’t complicated, offering a simple habit that people can build into their everyday lives.”

Perspire said it is seeking single-unit and multi-unit franchisees interested in new career opportunities or those looking to diversify their current portfolios.

## Entities

- unit expansion (topic)
- Beauty & Wellness (sector)
- franchising (topic)
- Franchise Magazine USA (publication)
- Andrew Carlo (person)
- wellness industry (topic)
- Perspire Sauna Studio (company)
- Lee Braun (person)
- Del Mar, California (location)
- Kiki Barnes (person)

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Originally reported by Andrew Carlo, Franchise Magazine USA — Beauty (https://franchisemagazineusa.com/perspire-sauna-studio-heats-up-with-100th-location/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/1680d94c-0438-479a-9f9b-3cfea13f15b1).