More med spas than McDonald's? 2027 forecasts say yes.
Industry revenue reached $17 billion as 1,589 clinics opened in 2023, while certification and clinician hiring have lagged behind demand.
- A 2026 Aesthetic Surgery Journal report estimates the United States could reach approximately 13,000 med spas by year's end, positioning the industry to soon match the total number of McDonald locations nationwide.
- Driven by $17 billion in annual revenue, AmSpa reports the industry added 1,589 new locations in 2023, bringing the total to 10,488 and reflecting a new Med Spa opening every 5.5 hours.
- According to federal employment estimates, NP and PA employment grew only 6.70% in 2023, while Med Spa clinics recruit from the same regional pool of clinicians as hospitals and other practices.
- Only 60 nurses passed the Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialists exam in 2023, though certification remains voluntary; 504 active CANS credential holders currently operate without this specialized aesthetic designation.
- From 2025 to 2035, NP employment is projected to rise 41% and PA employment 21.1%, adding 173,500 combined jobs, though the gap between clinic openings and clinician supply continues widening.
30 Articles
30 Articles
More med spas than McDonald's? 2027 forecasts say yes. - The Mexico Ledger
Driving down the street in most major U.S. cities, you might have noticed a new fixture popping up in the local strip malls. More and more med spas are opening. According to AmSpa’s 2024 industry report, 1,589 medical spas opened in 2023, taking the national total from 8,899 to 10,488. This marked a 17.86% increase, nearly double the 2018 total of 5,431. To put this in perspective, a new med spa opened every 5.5 hours in 2023.Each of those new …
More med spas than McDonald's? 2027 forecasts say yes. - Seward Independent
Driving down the street in most major U.S. cities, you might have noticed a new fixture popping up in the local strip malls. More and more med spas are opening. According to AmSpa’s 2024 industry report, 1,589 medical spas opened in 2023, taking the national total from 8,899 to 10,488. This marked a 17.86% increase, nearly double the 2018 total of 5,431. To put this in perspective, a new med spa opened every 5.5 hours in 2023.Each of those new …
More med spas than McDonald's? 2027 forecasts say yes. - Stateline Publications
Driving down the street in most major U.S. cities, you might have noticed a new fixture popping up in the local strip malls. More and more med spas are opening. According to AmSpa’s 2024 industry report, 1,589 medical spas opened in 2023, taking the national total from 8,899 to 10,488. This marked a 17.86% increase, nearly double the 2018 total of 5,431. To put this in perspective, a new med spa opened every 5.5 hours in 2023.Each of those new …
More med spas than McDonald's? 2027 forecasts say yes. - Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise
Driving down the street in most major U.S. cities, you might have noticed a new fixture popping up in the local strip malls. More and more med spas are opening. According to AmSpa’s 2024 industry report, 1,589 medical spas opened in 2023, taking the national total from 8,899 to 10,488. This marked a 17.86% increase, nearly double the 2018 total of 5,431. To put this in perspective, a new med spa opened every 5.5 hours in 2023.Each of those new …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 84% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
