Sauna and Bathhouse: compare the models.

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Sauna and Bathhouse: operating comparison
ModelEarns fromCapacity constraintsKey distinction
Shared-Access BathhousePaid member-monthPeak visits, equipment availability and staffed hoursMembership earns access revenue while utilization drives capacity and service cost.
Private Sauna Suite RentalOccupied unit-hourAvailable units and rentable hoursTime access is sold without the operator performing the customer's activity.
Mobile Sauna DeploymentInstalled project and extension dayComplete equipment sets, project calendar and installation crewsDeployment, installation and recovery distinguish temporary infrastructure from simple collection-only rental.
Third-Party Bathhouse OperationsManaged asset or site-periodSites supportable by operating teams and contract scopePhysical management of someone else's assets earns fees without assuming ownership of all asset revenue or capital.

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