By: Dr. Shane Kurth, D.C., BCN
Founder & Head of Franchise Development, Radiant Results
Updated May 2026

Most operators ask the same question first: “Is my market still available?” This post answers that directly — no form required. Below is a complete breakdown of where Radiant Results currently operates, what’s opening in the next 90 days, and which US markets remain open.

When I built the Sandy, Utah location, franchising wasn’t the goal — proving the model was. That proof exists now. This post makes the geographic picture as clear as possible for operators who are past the “is this real?” stage and want to know if their market is still on the table.

For most readers, it probably is. The longer answer is what follows.

Key Takeaways

• Sandy, UT is operating and proven — the Sandy location generated 400%+ impression growth and 200%+ click growth in its first 30 days of the SEO program, showing that brand-level marketing support deploys at the unit level from day one
• Charlotte, NC operates under a multi-unit franchise agreement — two locations (Uptown and Lake Norman) under a single franchisee, demonstrating that multi-unit franchise development is real in the system
• St. Louis, MO is in active buildout — once a franchisee enters this phase, that territory closes to new inquiry; markets move from available to in-pipeline faster than most prospects expect
• Most US markets are currently available — territory is assigned through inquiry and qualification, not a public waitlist
• Multi-unit and area development conversations are open for qualified investors — note that preference in your initial inquiry at getradiantresults.com/franchise/

Radiant Results: An Exclusively Red Light Therapy Franchise in an Expanding Category

The red light therapy category has moved well past trend status. It is a device-based modality with measurable clinical applications — and it has produced a standalone franchise segment. According to Grand View Research, the global red light therapy and photobiomodulation market is projected to grow at approximately 12%+ CAGR through 2030, driven by expanding clinical evidence, non-invasive treatment demand, and rising consumer awareness. Hamblin’s foundational photobiomodulation research on PMC remains one of the most-cited works documenting the underlying mechanism.

Radiant Results operates exclusively within that category. This is not a wellness brand that offers red light therapy among ten other services. It is a business built specifically around one modality, executed at a high level. That distinction matters for red light therapy franchise economics. When you design a model around one modality done exceptionally well, you get tighter margins, lower operational complexity, and a member experience that isn’t diluted by service sprawl.

The two equipment assets that define the Radiant Results member experience — and the unit economics — are the Dahlia Full Body Light Therapy Bed and the Styku 3D Body Scanner. The Dahlia delivers medical-grade, full-body red light therapy in 15-minute sessions. The Styku provides 3D body composition tracking that transforms red light therapy from a passive experience into a measurable progress program. Multi-service wellness franchises that include red light therapy as one offering among many typically use partial-body panels or single-device setups. The operational and experiential gap is significant.

The franchise expansion is active, not planned. Sandy is open. Charlotte is open under a multi-unit franchise. St. Louis is in buildout. That cadence is what the rest of this post covers.

Currently Open Markets — and What They’re Proving

Sandy, Utah

Sandy is where the model was built and tested. The 400%+ impression growth and 200%+ click growth in the first 30 days of the SEO program are marketing performance data points — not revenue projections. But they signal something operationally important: the brand-level marketing infrastructure deploys at the unit level from launch, not gradually after opening.

What Sandy demonstrates to prospects in comparable markets is that the playbook is not theoretical. The operational system, the equipment setup, the membership model, and the marketing infrastructure have all run in a real consumer market and produced measurable results.

Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte is the more important data point for prospects asking how multi-unit franchise development works in the Radiant Results system. Two operating Radiant Results units are open in Charlotte — one in Uptown Charlotte and one in the Lake Norman corridor (Cornelius). Both operate under a single multi-unit franchise agreement held by one franchisee. That structure is not the result of two separate franchisees independently entering the same market — it’s a single qualified operator developing multiple locations within a defined regional territory under one franchise relationship.

For investors evaluating Radiant Results as a portfolio play rather than a single-location operation, Charlotte is the reference case for what multi-unit and area development looks like in this system. It is also the reference case for an important caveat: a market that is held under a multi-unit franchise agreement is being actively developed by that franchisee. New franchise inquiries for the same metro should expect the franchise development team to confirm what territory remains available within the broader region.

What the two operating markets — Sandy and Charlotte — show together: the support structure is live, the brand works with real consumers, and the proof of concept is grounded in current performance, not projections.

Markets Opening in the Next 90 Days

St. Louis, Missouri is in active buildout. That market is no longer available for new franchise inquiry — once a franchisee signs and enters the opening pipeline, the territory closes.

The point worth making about the opening pipeline: St. Louis was an available market until a qualified operator entered inquiry, completed qualification, and signed. That window — between “available” and “in buildout” — is where the decision happens. Markets don’t send a warning before closing. They simply close.

The table below shows the current market status snapshot:

Market status reflects the current franchise development pipeline as of publication. Territory availability is confirmed through the inquiry process at getradiantresults.com/franchise/.

Available Franchise Markets — What US Cities Are Still Open

Most US markets are currently available. Radiant Results is in early-stage franchise expansion — significant white space exists across primary, secondary, and tertiary markets nationwide.

The profile of a market that fits the Radiant Results operational model: suburban or urban geography, an established wellness consumer base, population density that supports a membership-driven business, and commercial real estate consistent with a boutique fitness or wellness studio format. That describes a substantial portion of the US metro landscape. According to IBISWorld’s wellness industry analysis, the health and wellness services sector has sustained consistent demand growth across both primary and secondary US markets — supporting the viability of membership-based models outside major metros.

Radiant Results does not operate a public waitlist. Territory is assigned through the inquiry and qualification process. The franchise development team works with prospects to confirm market availability and evaluate fit at the same time. A prospect with a specific city in mind should name it at the outset of inquiry. That single step starts the market confirmation conversation immediately — not at the end of a long qualification process.

The inquiry process is intentionally two-directional. I evaluate prospects, and prospects evaluate markets. A prospect who enters inquiry with a specific target market gets a territory answer and a qualification conversation in the same exchange. That makes the process efficient for everyone.

If this model and this category have already passed your initial filter, the next step is a direct conversation about your specific geography.

See if you qualify for a location — markets are selectively awarded, and not every applicant is the right fit. That’s intentional.

This is not a franchise offering. A franchise can only be offered through delivery of a Franchise Disclosure Document.

 

Multi-Unit and Area Development: How Radiant Results Scales Within a Metro

Charlotte is the clearest example in the current system of multi-unit franchise development. The Charlotte multi-unit franchisee operates two locations — Uptown and Lake Norman — under a single franchise agreement. Consumer demand in a sufficiently dense metro supports more than one location, and the Radiant Results model is structured to allow qualified operators to develop multiple units within a defined territory.

For investors evaluating the opportunity as a portfolio play rather than a single-location operation, area development franchise agreements are the relevant conversation. An area development or multi-unit agreement gives an investor the right to develop multiple locations within a defined geography — typically a metro area or regional territory — under a single franchise relationship. The International Franchise Association’s research on multi-unit franchising notes that multi-unit operators now account for a majority of franchise units across most categories. That reflects the scalability advantages this structure provides qualified investors.

One important note for prospects considering Charlotte specifically: the Charlotte multi-unit territory is held by an active franchisee. New inquiries for the Charlotte metro should expect the franchise development team to confirm what territory, if any, remains available within or adjacent to the existing multi-unit footprint. The Charlotte case is presented here as the reference example for how multi-unit development works in the system — not as an indication that Charlotte territory is currently open to new franchisees.

Prospects who want to develop an entire market — not just open one location — should note that preference in their initial inquiry. The franchise development conversation for a multi-unit investor is structured differently from a single-unit conversation. Starting it with the right context saves time for both parties.

What Franchisees Get — Equipment, Support, and the Operational System

The Dahlia Full Body Light Therapy Bed

The Dahlia is the primary member experience asset and the reason Radiant Results commands premium positioning in any market. It delivers medical-grade, full-body red light therapy in 15-minute sessions — full-body exposure in a single session, not a partial panel treatment requiring repositioning or extended time. The operational advantage of a full-body device in a 15-minute format is session throughput: more members served per hour, with tighter labor requirements per session.

The Styku 3D Body Scanner

The Styku transforms what would otherwise be a standalone therapy session into a trackable progress program. Members can see measurable body composition changes over time. That visibility drives retention in a way that single-modality studios without measurement tools struggle to replicate. For franchisees, retention is the economic variable that separates a stable membership base from a churn problem — and this tool directly addresses it.

Marketing and SEO Support

The Sandy, UT results — 400%+ impression growth and 200%+ click growth in 30 days — reflect what brand-level marketing infrastructure deployed at the unit level actually produces. This is not a corporate brand that provides a logo and a social media template and calls it support. The SEO and marketing system is operational at the location level from launch.

Training and Operational Onboarding

The model is designed for operators who may not carry a wellness or medical background. The operational system provides that knowledge transfer. Franchisees bring capital, community presence, and active operational leadership. The system provides the rest.

How to Secure Your Market Before It Closes

St. Louis was an available market. Then a qualified operator entered the pipeline. Now it is in buildout and closed to new inquiry. That sequence is not unusual — it is how territory allocation works in a franchise system that is actively awarding markets.

The inquiry step is not a commitment. It is a conversation. It is the mechanism by which a prospect and the franchise development team determine three things at once: whether a specific market is available, whether the prospect meets qualification requirements, and whether the opportunity is the right fit for both parties. All three questions are addressed during the inquiry and qualification process — not before it.

The FDD is provided to qualified prospects during that process. Complete financial details — including the initial investment range, franchise fee, royalty structure, and territory cost — are disclosed there. No specific investment figures are published in this post. Prospects evaluating investment fit should begin the franchise inquiry process, at which point the full FDD conversation starts.

The operator profile I’m looking for: net worth of $500K or more, $150K or more in liquid capital, and a genuine orientation toward systems, community presence, and active operational involvement. This is not a model for someone who wants to invest at arm’s length and check in quarterly. The markets that perform best reflect operators who are engaged — and I only bring on operators I believe will run the model the way it’s designed to run.

See if you qualify for a location — the inquiry process is where the available markets conversation starts.

This is not a franchise offering. A franchise can only be offered through delivery of a Franchise Disclosure Document.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Radiant Results franchise cost?

Investment levels vary by market, location format, and buildout requirements. Complete financial details — including the initial investment range, franchise fee, and ongoing royalty structure — are disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document. That document is provided to qualified prospects during the inquiry process. Per the Federal Trade Commission’s Franchise Rule, franchisors are required to provide an FDD before any franchise sale. Prospects evaluating investment fit should begin with an inquiry at getradiantresults.com/franchise/.

How do I find out if my specific market is available?

The fastest path to a market availability answer is through the franchise territory inquiry form. Name your target city in the initial inquiry — the franchise development team confirms availability and begins the qualification conversation from there. Most US markets are currently available. Territory allocation is managed through the qualification process, not announced publicly.

Can I own more than one Radiant Results location?

Multi-unit and area development opportunities are available for qualified investors. Charlotte, NC is the active example — two operating units (Uptown and Lake Norman) under a single multi-unit franchise agreement held by one franchisee. Prospects interested in developing a full metro area or regional territory should note that preference in their initial inquiry so the franchise development conversation is structured appropriately from the start. Specific multi-unit fee structures and territory terms are detailed in the FDD.

How long does it typically take to open a Radiant Results franchise from signing to launch?

Timeline from signed agreement to open location varies based on real estate availability, local permitting, and buildout complexity. Raise the timeline question directly during the qualification process — the franchise development team can speak to what the opening sequence has looked like in existing markets.

How is Radiant Results different from other red light therapy franchise options?

Three things separate this model. First, the equipment: the Dahlia full-body medical-grade bed and the Styku 3D scanner are named, operational differentiators — not vague service descriptions. Second, unit-level marketing proof: Sandy, UT produced 400%+ impression growth and 200%+ click growth in the first 30 days of the SEO program. Third, the stage: significant territory is still available across primary and secondary US markets — operators who enter now are not buying into a saturated footprint. The International Franchise Association notes that timing relative to a brand’s expansion stage is a meaningful variable in franchise investment evaluation.

Do I need a wellness or medical background to qualify?

No. The model is designed for operators who bring capital, community presence, and operational leadership — not clinical expertise. The operational system provides service knowledge transfer. What the qualification process evaluates is systems orientation, financial qualifications (net worth $500K+, $150K+ liquid capital), and active operational commitment. Health professionals and entrepreneurs both find the model fits their background.

What financial performance data is available before I commit to the inquiry process?

Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document contains the financial performance representations for the model, including company-owned location performance data. That information is disclosed to qualified prospects during FDD review. Public-facing references to revenue or margin figures should be considered context for the conversation, not standalone projections — Item 19 of the FDD is the appropriate source for any serious financial evaluation.

This is not a franchise offering. A franchise can only be offered through delivery of a Franchise Disclosure Document.