New Orleans, Louisiana - 
(NewMediaWire) - November 5, 2014 – Planet
Beach, the leader in automated spa services, is proud to announce its expansion
into the Republic of Panama. Carlos A. Gonzalez, Yvonne N. Kilborn and Alvaro
E. Villanueva will be heading what is now Planet Beach’s 9th international
expansion.
Gonzalez, Kilborn and Villanueva first discovered the Planet Beach franchise system while attending a franchise expo in Jacksonville, Florida. “During our search, we ran into a Planet Beach stand spearheaded by Teresa Normand, a Planet Beach Regional Developer, and we began our education about the company. We discovered what we consider to be an excellent opportunity within a fast growing industry,” said Gonzales, a business professional with more than 10 years of experience working in Fortune 500 companies.
Gonzales, along with his wife Kilborn, a Regional Implementation Manager throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, and their business partner Villanueva, a professional with more than 5 years of work experience in different industries such as airline transportation, mass telecommunications and manufacturing, have major expansion plans for Planet Beach in Panama.
Kilborn commented that while there are some good quality spas in Panama, there is nothing quite like the automated services offered at Planet Beach. “In most cases, a Planet Beach subscription will be more affordable than two monthly visits to a competitor’s spa,” said Kilborn. “There really is nothing like Planet Beach in concept and execution. We believe it will be a tremendous success and that it will even challenge and grow the spa industry as it exists in Panama today.“
“Planet Beach has proven to be a smart business investment for our franchisees as we are offering customers what they want—a new, convenient, affordable way to improve beauty, skincare and wellness,” said Stephen P. Smith, CEO of Planet Beach. “We are thrilled to be moving forward in Panama. Our concept has positioned the company for continued success and we expect accelerated growth for the next few years and beyond.”
Gonzalez, Kilborn and Villanueva plan to open their first store in June of 2015.
About Planet Beach
Planet Beach, based in New Orleans, La., is the leader in automated spa services and creator of the automated spa concept. The international franchise is dedicated to changing the way the world rejuvenates by providing affordable and high quality skincare and spa treatments. Founded in 1996, Planet Beach has grown to more than 225 locations worldwide. For more information, visit www.myplanetbeachfranchise.com.