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At a Glance
Products & Services: Therapeutic massage & facial services
Number of Locations: 845
Total Investment: $351.99K - 568.62K
Founded: 2002
Began Franchising: 2003
About Massage Envy
Massage Envy got its start in 2002 with the aim of making massage services more affordable with a membership-based business model. In 2009, the company expanded its services to offer facials and other spa services in many of its locations as well.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 845 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 742 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 656 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 583 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $351,985 - $568,623
Franchise Fee: $45,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $45,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $500,000
Liquid Cash Available: $150,000
Operations
73% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 5 days. At franchisee's location: 5 days. As requested
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives, Lease Negotiation
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
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