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Rank no. 306 – LaVida Massage -US
Products & Services: Massage & spa services
Number of Locations: 51
Total Investment: $160.25K – 290K
Founded: 2007
Began Franchising: 2007
About LaVida Massage
LaVida Massage is headquartered in Commerce Township, Michigan. The company was founded in 2007 and began franchising the same year. Franchise locations offer a variety of massage services, as well as facials, waxing, peels, body treatments, hydrotherapy and infrared body wraps.
Franchise Units
| YEAR | U.S. | CANADIAN | INTERNATIONAL | COMPANY OWNED |
| 2013 | 49 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $160,250 – $290,000
Franchise Fee: $39,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $39,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Net Worth: $250,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000
OPERATIONS
20% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators).
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At franchisee’s location: 1 week.
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,
