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

This post draws on real marketing performance data from our Sandy, Utah location — the first Radiant Results franchise to operate under the full corporate marketing and SEO infrastructure. I’ve published these numbers because serious franchise candidates deserve real signals, not hypotheticals. What Sandy demonstrates about this model’s repeatability is exactly why I made the decision to accelerate into new markets.

Thirty days into the SEO program launch at our Sandy, Utah flagship, I had a concrete answer to the question every franchise prospect asks. The Radiant Results corporate infrastructure produced more than 400% growth in Google Search impressions and more than 200% growth in clicks — documented in internal Google Search Console data, not projection models.

This post walks through what those numbers mean, how they were produced, and what they tell a serious operator conducting due diligence on this model.

Key Takeaways

• The Sandy, Utah location was the first Radiant Results franchise to operate under the full corporate SEO and digital marketing program — making it the cleanest proof-of-concept reference point in the system
• Within 30 days of SEO program activation, Sandy recorded 400%+ growth in Google Search impressions and 200%+ growth in clicks — based on internal Google Search Console data
• Every Radiant Results location runs the Dahlia Full Body Light Therapy Bed (medical-grade) and the Styku 3D body scanner — equipment is standardized system-wide, not location-dependent
• Sandy’s early-stage traction directly informed the decision to accelerate franchise expansion; Charlotte, NC (two locations) and St. Louis, MO followed
• Most major U.S. markets have not been awarded — the prospect reading this is earlier in this brand’s national expansion than the majority of eventual franchisees will ever be

Inside the Radiant Results Sandy, Utah Flagship Location

Sandy, Utah sits at the southern end of the Salt Lake City metro. It is a high-income, health-conscious market where wellness adoption runs ahead of national averages. That demographic profile is part of why this market made sense as a proving ground.

What matters operationally is that Sandy is not a corporate lab. It is a real franchise location, run against real market conditions, with real consumers making real membership decisions. When the Radiant Results model is discussed, Sandy is the reference — not a simulation.

The location runs two pieces of equipment that define the Radiant Results offering: the Dahlia Full Body Light Therapy Bed and the Styku 3D body scanner. The Dahlia is a medical-grade red light therapy device. It treats the full body in 15-minute sessions — a meaningfully different experience than consumer-grade devices or add-on beds at multi-service wellness concepts. Peer-reviewed research on photobiomodulation in skin documents the clinical mechanism that underlies the full-body protocol. The Styku scanner adds a body composition dimension that drives repeat engagement and supports retention in ways a light bed alone cannot.

The corporate SEO and digital marketing program was activated shortly after the Sandy location opened. That timing matters for reading the data correctly. The numbers below show system performance from a cold start, in a live market, with no pre-existing local SEO equity.

The Numbers — What 30 Days of Corporate SEO Infrastructure Delivered

Here is what the first month of the corporate SEO program produced at the Sandy location, based on internal Google Search Console data:

400%+ impression growth. 200%+ click growth. 30 days.

These are marketing visibility metrics. They measure how many times the Sandy location appeared in Google Search results, and how many of those appearances generated a click to the website. They are not revenue figures, member acquisition numbers, or financial performance data. That distinction matters — conflating search visibility with unit economics does a disservice to a prospect doing serious due diligence.

What these metrics measure is the corporate marketing infrastructure’s ability to activate local search presence for a new location quickly. A new franchisee enters a market with zero local search history. The corporate SEO program moves that needle from zero in a compressed timeframe. Sandy’s 30-day data is the most direct evidence available that the system does what it claims to do.

The mechanism behind those numbers includes structured local search optimization, Google Business Profile management best practices, and brand-consistent digital content deployed at the unit level. This is not organic growth a franchisee would have produced independently over 12–18 months. It is an activated system with documented early-traction performance.

If this model’s structure is what you’ve been looking for, see if you qualify for a Radiant Results location. Markets are being awarded selectively — not every applicant is the right fit, and that’s by design.

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

 

What Sandy Proves About the Radiant Results Franchise Model

Every franchise prospect asking about Sandy is really asking one question: is this a one-location story, or is the performance evidence of a repeatable system? Sandy validates the corporate infrastructure. It does not validate every possible market outcome — and that distinction matters.

What Sandy demonstrates specifically: when the Radiant Results SEO and digital marketing program is activated for a new location, it produces measurable local search traction in the first 30 days. That finding is not market-specific. Sandy has the numbers because the system was activated there. A new franchisee in Charlotte, St. Louis, or any other awarded market inherits the same system. The International Franchise Association consistently identifies corporate-level marketing support as a primary differentiator between franchise systems that generate early-stage unit traction and those that leave new operators to build local presence independently.

Equipment standardization is the other element Sandy validates. Every Radiant Results location runs the same Dahlia bed and the same Styku scanner. The member experience is not dependent on what any individual operator sources or installs — it is identical across markets. That consistency matters for brand trust. It also matters operationally because the member journey that drives retention is the same in Sandy as it will be in any future market.

What Sandy does not prove is any specific revenue outcome for a new location. Market size, local competitive density, operator execution, and timing all affect unit performance. Franchise prospects conducting serious due diligence will find the specific financial performance data they need in Item 19 of the Radiant Results FDD. That is the right document for that analysis.

How Corporate Marketing Infrastructure Reaches the Franchise Level

The reason Sandy’s 30-day numbers are possible is the infrastructure, not the market. A new Radiant Results franchisee is not building marketing from a blank page. They are activating a system that includes structured SEO, local search optimization, Google Business Profile setup and management, and brand-consistent digital assets — all deployed across channels from the outset.

Many competing wellness franchise concepts leave local marketing execution substantially to the franchisee. Brand guidelines and a logo package get handed over, but limited corporate-driven local SEO infrastructure is built at the unit level. The result: new operators run a marketing learning curve at the same time they are running an operations learning curve. The Radiant Results franchise support model is structured differently. The corporate system is active and accountable to measurable outcomes, not handed off.

The getradiantresults.com domain carries accumulated authority across local search, brand search, and category search. Every piece of content published, every Google Business Profile managed, and every new market that opens reinforces the brand’s national digital footprint. Domain authority at the franchisor level directly amplifies unit-level local search performance in ways independently operated locations cannot replicate. The marketing infrastructure is not a benefit that sits at headquarters — it reaches the location level, and Sandy’s numbers are the documentation.

From Sandy to Multiple Markets — The National Expansion Timeline

Brands expand when the model is working. The pace of Radiant Results expansion after Sandy is its own signal — not manufactured urgency, but a documented trajectory that a franchise prospect should factor into their timing decision.

The North American photobiomodulation and light therapy market is in an active growth phase. Grand View Research analysis of the photobiomodulation market documents accelerating institutional recognition of red light therapy and corresponding consumer adoption. Radiant Results is expanding into that demand curve, not building it from scratch — which changes the risk calculus for early-market operators in ways that matter.

Here is the current expansion status:

Source: Radiant Results franchise development team. Table reflects confirmed markets only. Contact the franchise development team for current territory availability before making location assumptions.

Most major U.S. metros have not been awarded. Operators who move earlier in an expansion like this are not taking on more risk than those who wait — in most cases, they are securing better markets before those markets become contested. Sandy proved the model. The question for a prospect reading this is which market they want to build.

What a New Franchisee Can Expect in the First 90 Days

This section frames the operational and marketing ramp-up for a new location using Sandy as a reference point. These are not financial projections. They describe what the corporate infrastructure activates and when. Individual timelines vary based on market size, operator engagement, local competition, and launch execution.

Days 1–30: System Activation

Site buildout completion, Google Business Profile setup, SEO program launch, and initial local search visibility campaign. Sandy’s 30-day marketing data — 400%+ impression growth, 200%+ click growth — is the reference benchmark for what this phase can produce in search visibility terms. That assumes the program launches cleanly and the location is ready to receive traffic.

Days 31–60: Acquisition Momentum

Content marketing velocity increases and member acquisition campaigns go active. The Styku scanner becomes a differentiation driver. Body composition analysis gives members a measurable benchmark. That motivates return visits and generates referrals. Local PR outreach and community engagement build awareness beyond digital channels.

Days 61–90: Authority and Conversion

Local search authority compounds. Review profile development accelerates. The focus shifts from visibility to conversion — optimizing the path from impression to booking, and from first visit to member. This is the phase where operator engagement with the system begins to differentiate outcomes across locations.

Sandy is a benchmark for what the corporate infrastructure delivers when activated. It is not a guarantee of what any specific new location will produce. Every prospect considering an inquiry should explore available franchise territories and bring their target market into the conversation early. The dynamics of that specific geography matter, and the franchise development team is the right place to work through those specifics.

Available Markets and Next Steps

The majority of U.S. markets remain available for franchise development. The expansion timeline above speaks for itself. Markets available today may not be available in 12 months given the current trajectory — that is arithmetic, not a sales pitch.

The starting point for any serious prospect is a conversation with the Radiant Results franchise development team. That conversation is not a commitment. It is the appropriate next step for someone who has read this post and wants to move from evaluation to specifics. Investment levels vary by market, real estate, and build-out requirements. Complete financial details are available in the Franchise Disclosure Document, provided to qualified candidates during the inquiry process.

The qualification threshold for this model — $500K+ net worth, $150K+ liquid capital — reflects what the business actually requires to execute correctly. Operators who come in undercapitalized do not perform well. That outcome serves neither the franchisee nor the system. Fewer markets awarded to better-qualified candidates is the deliberate approach here.

See if you qualify for a Radiant Results location. Markets are being awarded selectively — not every applicant is the right fit, and that is intentional.

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

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Radiant Results Sandy, Utah location, and why does it matter to franchise prospects?

The Sandy, Utah location is the founding Radiant Results franchise location. It was the first to operate under the full corporate SEO and digital marketing infrastructure. For franchise prospects, it functions as the primary proof-of-concept reference point — where the corporate system’s early-stage traction claims are backed by documented data, not hypothetical projections. It is the benchmark that answers whether the Radiant Results marketing infrastructure actually works at the unit level.

What specific marketing results did the Sandy, Utah location achieve in its first 30 days?

Within 30 days of corporate SEO program activation, the Sandy location recorded more than 400% growth in Google Search impressions and more than 200% growth in clicks, based on internal Google Search Console data. These are marketing visibility metrics. They document the reach of the corporate digital infrastructure at the unit level. They are not revenue, membership, or financial performance figures. Financial performance data is available in Item 19 of the Radiant Results FDD, which is the appropriate document for evaluating unit economics.

What equipment does Radiant Results install in every franchise location?

Every Radiant Results location is equipped with the Dahlia Full Body Light Therapy Bed — a medical-grade device that distinguishes the brand from consumer-grade alternatives and from competing wellness concepts that offer red light therapy as an add-on. Every location also runs the Styku 3D body scanner, which provides body composition analysis and supports member engagement and retention. Equipment is standardized system-wide. Operators do not source or substitute equipment independently, which is how the member experience stays consistent across markets.

How does Radiant Results compare to multi-service wellness franchise competitors offering red light therapy?

Most competing wellness concepts treat red light therapy as one service among many — a line item in a broader menu, not the core clinical offering. Radiant Results is exclusively red light therapy. The equipment specification, member journey, and operational model are built around a single high-margin service rather than distributed across multiple modalities. The distinction matters for margin structure. Reported figures include approximately 87% gross margin on services and approximately 92% of revenue derived from services rather than product sales. Those figures come from company-owned location performance — see Item 19 of the FDD for the data a franchisee should use to build their own financial model.

What does it cost to open a Radiant Results franchise?

Investment levels vary by market, real estate conditions, and build-out scope. Specific investment figures are not published in marketing content — complete financial details are provided in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), made available to qualified candidates during the inquiry process. Qualification requires $500K+ net worth and $150K+ in liquid capital. Per FTC franchise disclosure requirements, the FDD is the legally required document for evaluating the full investment picture.

What marketing support does Radiant Results provide franchisees from day one?

The corporate marketing infrastructure includes SEO program activation, local search optimization, Google Business Profile setup and management, and brand-consistent digital assets — all deployed at or before opening. The Sandy, Utah location’s first-30-day performance — 400%+ impression growth, 200%+ click growth — is the most direct evidence of what this system delivers to a new unit at launch. Franchisees are not starting from zero. They are activating a system with a documented performance reference.

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