MASSAGE ENVY
Massage Envy franchises operate personal wellness studios offering professional therapeutic massage services, proprietary Total Body Stretch, hot stone massage therapy, customized facial and skin care services like microdermabrasion and chemical peels, along with related products through a membership-based program. The business model is franchise-based, providing a distinctive, clean, and friendly environment utilizing unique processes and high-end product lines. It targets health-conscious consumers seeking regular, affordable wellness and body care services.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% ad fund + $1,185/mo technology fees (P4 $705 + centralized support $390 + Rapid Response $90)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 187 Current Format Businesses that were open and operational for at least 1 year as of December 31, 2024.
* All average and median values are taken directly from the 'Total' row and quartile rows of Table 1, which represents 187 Current Format Businesses open 1 year or more. The weighted average of the quartile average gross sales was calculated to be $1,137,964.31, which closely matches the 'Total' row's 'Average Gross Sales' of $1,137,964. No expense or profit data (such as net income, net profit, EBITDA, or expense percentages) was provided in Item 19 to estimate net profit/income/EBITDA.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How MASSAGE ENVY Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 100% of Wellness Services franchises
- #1 largest franchise system in Wellness Services
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Wellness Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MASSAGE ENVY Current | $719K – $1.1M | $45K | 6.0% | 1,009 |
| The Dripbar (Unit) | $147K – $415K | $55K | 7.0% | 106 |
| MEDI-WEIGHTLOSS BUSINESS | $207K – $435K | $45K | 10.0% | 88 |
| MASSAGELUXE | $570K – $800K | $43K | 6.0% | 86 |
| beem Light Sauna | $393K – $718K | $65K | 8.0% | 38 |
| Lindora | $272K – $492K | $60K | 7.0% | 31 |
Wellness Services Average 13 franchises | $392K – $699K | $53K | 7.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 13 Wellness Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+35 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for MASSAGE ENVY franchisees (2010 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
1,032 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
1,032 Contacts Available
Unlock all MASSAGE ENVY franchisee contacts with verified contact information
Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily breach of contract disputes involving unauthorized fees, failure to provide services, faulty POS systems, mandatory purchases, territorial rights, wrongful abandonment, and technology upgrade non-compliance; also franchisee claims of fraud, misrepresentation, and violations of franchise sales laws.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a MASSAGE ENVY franchise ranges from $719,350 to $1,081,000. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
Unlock Full FDD Access
Download MASSAGE ENVY's complete FDD plus 1,700+ other franchise documents — all with one plan.
Secure checkout with Stripe · Cancel anytime
Also includes FDDs for
More Services Franchises
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)
Services
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
Services
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE
Services
SERVPRO (UNIT)
Services
H&R BLOCK
Services
SERVICEMASTER RESTORE
Services