Rank no. 81 – Massage Envy – US

Products & Services: Therapeutic massage & facial services

Number of Locations: 895

Total Investment: $331.48K – 825.61K

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
2013	894	0	0	1
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: $331,485 – $825,623
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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Startup Costs
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Accounts Receivable
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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,

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #81 (2013), #57 (2012), #64 (2011), #88 (2010), #58 (2009),

Fastest-Growing: #24 (2013), #29 (2012), #49 (2011), #23 (2010), #20 (2009),