What is a Serotonin Active franchise?
A standalone medical longevity franchise operating a compact suite, 200 to 500 square feet, placed inside a host venue: a fitness center, luxury hotel, resort, or golf club. Franchisees deliver hormone optimization, GLP-1 based medical weight loss, peptide therapy, and IV recovery therapy to the venue's members, guests, and surrounding market. Serotonin Active USA is owned by Longevity Brands LLC and was founded by Eric Casaburi, founder of Retro Fitness and Serotonin Centers.
Do I have to find my own location?
No. Site selection is led at the brand level. Our venue partnership model is designed to match franchisees with pre-qualified spaces inside proven venues, fitness centers, hotels, resorts, and golf clubs, so your launch timeline is measured in months of buildout, not years of real estate scouting. Venue placement is a defined, supported step of the development process.
How much does a Serotonin Active franchise cost?
The estimated total initial investment is approximately $350,000 to $500,000, including a $39,000 initial franchise fee. Actual cost varies by suite size and venue; these are preliminary estimates, and final figures are set out in our Franchise Disclosure Document during discovery. The micro-footprint model is designed to require substantially less capital than a standalone wellness clinic buildout.
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Do I need to own a venue to become a franchisee?
No. Operators of fitness centers, hotels, resorts, and golf clubs are natural candidates because they control their own space, but franchisees without a venue relationship are matched with host venues in their market. We support venue identification, pitching, and placement as part of development.
Do I need a medical background?
No. Clinical services are delivered by licensed medical providers under applicable state law, structured within Serotonin Active's medical compliance framework. You run the business; the medical layer is staffed and governed by the clinical model.
Is Serotonin Active the same company as Serotonin Centers?
No. Serotonin Active USA is a separate franchise system owned by Longevity Brands LLC, with its own Franchise Disclosure Document. Serotonin Centers is franchised by Serotonin Enterprises, LLC. Both were founded by Eric Casaburi and share brand standards, but they are distinct franchise offerings.
How does the relationship with the host venue work?
The suite operates inside the host venue under a space agreement. The venue gains a medical longevity capability that improves member or guest results and retention, plus productive use of underused space. The franchisee gains a built-in, health-motivated audience. Structuring that agreement is a supported step in the development process.
How long does it take to open?
Because the suite converts existing space rather than building a standalone location, timelines are driven mainly by venue placement, licensing, and suite conversion. Typical timelines are discussed during discovery based on your market and space readiness.
What services does a suite offer?
Hormone replacement therapy for men and women, medical weight loss built on GLP-1 and GIP protocols, peptide therapy, IV therapy for recovery, and IM energy shots. Where space allows: red light therapy beds and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Are territories exclusive?
Territory structure, including exclusivity and multi-unit development options, is defined in the FDD and discussed during discovery. Early franchisees have the widest choice of open markets.
Can I develop multiple locations?
Yes. The micro-footprint model is designed for multi-unit development. One operator can serve several host venues in a market. Multi-unit terms are covered in the FDD.
Is financing available?
Franchisees typically fund through a mix of personal capital and third-party financing such as SBA lending. Our development team can point you toward lenders familiar with franchise and wellness concepts.
Do I have to run the suite myself?
Both owner-operator and manager-run models are considered, depending on your market plan and background. Staffing structure, including the clinical team, is covered during discovery.