WellBiz Brands Announces John Thuringer as Vice President of Franchise Growth

Franchise development veteran brings more than 17 years of experience to accelerate growth across leading beauty, health and wellness franchise portfolio

DENVER, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WellBiz Brands, Inc., the global franchisor of five leading beauty and wellness brands, Drybar®, Elements Massage®, Fitness Together®, Amazing Lash Studio® and Radiant Waxing®, announced today the appointment of John Thuringer as vice president of franchise growth. Bringing nearly two decades of industry experience, Thuringer will lead efforts to attract new franchisees, advance development opportunities and broaden the company's footprint.

"John brings vast franchise development experience and a proven understanding of what it takes to grow brands at scale," said Amanda Clark, CEO of WellBiz Brands. "His industry expertise and ability to build strong relationships with franchisees and internal teams will be valuable as we pursue the next phase of expansion across our brands."

Thuringer joins WellBiz Brands after 17 years with Purpose Brands, where he helped drive development for Anytime Fitness and Waxing the City. When he joined the organization, it was a size similar to WellBiz. During his tenure, the company significantly increased its footprint, acquired additional concepts and ultimately evolved into Purpose Brands. Combined, Thuringer sold more than 800 new licenses during his time at Purpose Brands, including more than 250 in the past three years alone. His performance was recognized with FranNet's No. 1 award in two of the last three years, a distinction earned among a network representing approximately 300 different brands.

"I'm thrilled to join WellBiz Brands at such an exciting point in its journey," said Thuringer. "I see many parallels between my time at Purpose Brands and the opportunity here. We have category-leading concepts, a talented development team and significant potential. My approach has always been centered on building trust, creating lasting relationships and helping franchisees pursue their business goals. I'm ready to bring that experience to WellBiz Brands and help more entrepreneurs build businesses that create value in their communities."

For more information about WellBiz Brands and its portfolio of franchise opportunities, visit our website.

 About WellBiz Brands Inc.:

WellBiz Brands Inc. is the pre-eminent beauty and wellness franchise platform catering to the needs of the affluent female consumer. The WellBiz Brands' portfolio features category leaders including Amazing Lash Studio®, Drybar®, Elements Massage®, Fitness Together® and Radiant Waxing®. The company's cross-brand digital marketing program drives effective member acquisition strategies, creating a world-class membership ecosystem. WellBizONE™ system, a proprietary technology platform, enhances studio operations for franchisees, fueling member engagement and retention. With expertise in supply chain management, e-commerce and product innovation, WellBiz Brands provides franchisees with a leading edge. The company has received national recognition on lists such as the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies, Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 and Franchise Times Fast & Serious, among others. For more information, visit WellBizBrands.com.

SOURCE WellBiz Brands