{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-15/vio-med-spa-arizona-queen-creek-scottsdale","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-15/vio-med-spa-arizona-queen-creek-scottsdale.md","title":"VIO Med Spa Opens First Arizona Location in Queen Creek","headline":"VIO Med Spa Enters Arizona With Queen Creek Opening and Scottsdale Plans","description":"VIO Med Spa opens its first Arizona location in Queen Creek on November 11, 2026, backed by two franchise agreements and a planned Scottsdale site in 2027.","section":"Expansion","published_at":"2026-10-15T14:15:38+00:00","modified_at":"2026-10-15T14:15:38+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["VIO Med Spa will open its first Arizona location at The Switchyard in Queen Creek on November 11, 2026.","The brand signed two franchise agreements in the Phoenix metro area, with a Scottsdale opening planned for 2027.","VIO signed 19 new franchise owners in the first nine months of 2026 and ranked No. 373 on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400."],"companies":[{"name":"VIO Med Spa","is_primary":true,"profile_url":null,"website":"https://viomedspafranchise.com"}],"source":{"publisher":"PR Newswire","title":"VIO Med Spa Expands West with Arizona Debut in Queen Creek and Scottsdale","url":"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vio-med-spa-expands-west-with-arizona-debut-in-queen-creek-and-scottsdale-302909550.html"},"other_sources":[],"tags":["Expansion","VIO Med Spa"],"body_markdown":"VIO Med Spa will open its first Arizona location at The Switchyard development in Queen Creek on November 11, 2026, the company said, entering the state through two signed franchise agreements in the Phoenix metro area. The medical spa franchise announced the expansion on October 15, 2026, according to [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vio-med-spa-expands-west-with-arizona-debut-in-queen-creek-and-scottsdale-302909550.html). A Scottsdale location is planned for 2027.\n\n## Two Franchise Teams Lead VIO's Arizona Entry\n\nVIO Med Spa is a physician-guided medical spa franchise founded in 2017 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, offering injectables, skin rejuvenation, laser treatments and facials. The Queen Creek location is owned by Cynthia and Jeff Ballantyne. Cynthia previously served as West Region Managing Director for Alera Group, overseeing a region with $215 million in revenue and 700 employees, and continues an independent consulting practice in employee benefits and risk management. Jeff brings more than 30 years of franchise ownership experience.\n\nA local team including a spa manager, nurse practitioner injectors and estheticians will run day-to-day operations, with the Ballantynes providing strategic direction. \"Throughout my career, I've focused on building strong teams, improving the client experience and helping businesses grow,\" Cynthia Ballantyne said. \"With Jeff's more than 30 years of franchise ownership experience and my executive leadership background, we understand the value of putting the right people and systems in place.\"\n\nLeading the Scottsdale development are William Grambley and Katherine Barton. Grambley, a Navy veteran, has nearly two decades of healthcare leadership, including more than 10 years at CVS Health, and most recently served as CEO of healthcare AI company AllazoHealth through its 2025 acquisition by AssistRx. Barton, born and raised in Scottsdale, has more than 20 years of experience in medical billing and coding and real estate. \"After leading a startup company, I know how much time and effort goes into developing the infrastructure behind a business,\" Grambley said. \"With VIO, we can put our experience to work within an established franchise system and focus our energy on building the Scottsdale business.\"\n\nRyan Rao, Chief Development Officer at VIO Med Spa, said the Phoenix metro area is a market where the brand can build a substantial presence. The Arizona agreements follow 19 new franchise owners signed during the first nine months of 2026 and VIO's debut at No. 373 on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400. Other development includes a three-unit agreement in greater Charleston, South Carolina; a first New York City agreement in Queens; a planned Richmond-area location in Midlothian, Virginia; and a Texas franchise owner who acquired two Dallas-area locations and signed an agreement for a future location in Prosper.\n\n## Queen Creek Opening Date and Scottsdale Timeline\n\nThe Queen Creek location opens November 11, 2026, at The Switchyard, a development combining multifamily units, dining and retail space. VIO Med Spa's Scottsdale opening is planned for 2027. The company is seeking qualified franchise partners and multi-unit operators through its [franchise site](https://viomedspafranchise.com).\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}