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Spa Establishments
In 2018, spa openings out-paced spa closures by nearly 400, bringing the number of spa
locations to a record level of 22,160, representing a 1.8% increase on the 2017 position
(21,770 locations).
The number of spa locations is estimated to have risen from 21,770 in 2017 to 22,160 by the end of
2017, an increase of 1.8%. The number of locations has now surpassed 22,000 for the first time.
The increase in the number of spa locations reflects the excess of new spa openings over closures
of existing spas.
19,960
19,800
TOTAL SPA ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE U.S.
In 2018, there were an estimated 940 new spa openings, adding 4.3% to the number of spas in
operation at the end of 2017. The new spa openings were partly offset by an estimated 540 spa
closures over the course of 2017 (-2.5%). The net effect was the addition of nearly 400 spa
locations by the end of 2018 (+1.8%).
1999 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
YEAR SPA OPENED
Note: Year spa opened based on responses to 2019 survey.
Introduction
Industry Size:
Performing Strongly
Spa Services
and Facilities
Spa Industry
Profile
Technical Appendix
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