This article was originally published on Franchising.com on August 11, 2026.
NASHVILLE, Tenn – VIO Med Spa signed 15 new franchise owners during the first six months of 2026, marking its strongest first-half development performance since the brand began franchising. The company also earned Inc. 5000 recognition and advanced several strategic investments designed to support responsible long-term growth.
During the same period, VIO strengthened its model through a next-generation store design that reduces the footprint and upfront costs to open a location, a membership model that supports recurring guest engagement, and enhancements in clinical leadership, digital capabilities and operational efficiency.
The U.S. medical spa industry has surpassed $17 billion in annual revenue and continues to grow by more than $1 billion each year, as rising interest in minimally invasive cosmetic procedures drives demand for medically guided brands with established clinical infrastructure and protocols.
“This year’s growth is the result of deliberate decisions to make VIO stronger at every level,” said Ryan Rose, CEO of VIO Med Spa. “We are bringing the right owners into the system while improving the model they are investing in, from a more efficient store design to stronger clinical, digital and operational support. We are not pursuing growth for the sake of adding units. We are building a smarter, more scalable business designed to lead the next phase of the medical aesthetics industry.”
The new franchise agreements advance VIO Med Spa’s strategy of building density in established markets while entering select regions with the demand to support long-term performance.
The company is pairing development with investments in training, clinical oversight, marketing, purchasing and operational support. This measured approach allows VIO to expand while maintaining treatment standards, protecting the guest experience and giving franchise owners the infrastructure needed to succeed.
New agreements are advancing development across markets including:
The new franchise owners include experienced multi-unit operators, physicians, nurse practitioners and professionals with backgrounds spanning healthcare, hospitality, real estate, fitness and business operations.
“Signing an agreement is only the starting point,” said Ryan Rao, Chief Development Officer of VIO Med Spa. “Our focus is ensuring each owner enters the right market with the training, clinical resources and operational support to build a strong business. The caliber of owners joining VIO, together with the investments we are making across the platform, positions them to grow with confidence and deliver the level of care guests expect from our brand.”
VIO Med Spa earned No. 2498 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, the annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The recognition reflects the company’s sustained revenue growth and continued expansion across the aesthetics and wellness industry.
The honor follows VIO’s third consecutive year as the No. 1 med spa franchise in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®. The brand also ranked No. 147 overall in 2026 based on factors including unit growth, financial strength and stability, franchisee support and brand power.
SOURCE VIO Med Spa
