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MASSAGE ENVY

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.

993locations
$696K–$1047K
Since 2003
ServicesScottsdale, AZRoark Capital Groupwww.massageenvy.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$45,000
Initial Investment
$695,870 – $1,046,506
Royalty Rate
6.00%
Brand Fund
2.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$1,100 – $1,100

6% royalty + 2% national advertising fund + $705/mo P4 Technology Fees + $390/mo Centralized Tech Solutions & Support Fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$1,210,966
Median Gross Revenue
$1,136,666
Top Quartile Revenue
$1,879,331
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$678,916

Data Based On: 989 franchised Massage Envy Businesses in the 'Network' that commenced initial operations before Fiscal Year 2025 and reported sales for all 52 weeks of Fiscal Year 2025.

* Average gross revenue confirmed by weighted average calculation across quartiles: (247 units × $1,879,331 + 247 units × $1,291,657 + 247 units × $996,112 + 248 units × $678,916) / 989 total units = $1,210,965.49, which matches the stated total average gross sales of $1,210,966 (likely rounded). The document explicitly states that the figures do not include costs of sales, operating expenses, or other costs/expenses to obtain net income or profit, so profit metrics could not be calculated.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $1,210,966

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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
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
MASSAGE ENVY
Current
$696K – $1.0M$45K6.0%993
The Dripbar (Unit)$147K – $415K$55K7.0%106
MEDI-WEIGHTLOSS BUSINESS$207K – $435K$45K10.0%88
MASSAGELUXE$570K – $800K$43K6.0%86
SweatHouz$632K – $1.3M$45K6.0%66
beem Light Sauna$436K – $761K$65K8.0%65
Wellness Services Average
15 franchises
$384K – $824K$55K7.1%–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 15 Wellness Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1CA
126
2FL
111
3TX
99
4IL
45
5NC
42
6AZ
39
7NJ
38
8VA
37
9GA
30
10OH
30
11NY
28
12TN
23
13CO
23
14MD
23
15PA
23

+35 more states

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for MASSAGE ENVY franchisees (2010 – 2025)

Total Loans
390
Average Loan
$511,999
Total Volume
$199.7M
Default Rate
7.7%

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.

390 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

1,002 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

1,002 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases13

Includes numerous lawsuits by customers alleging sexual misconduct by massage therapists, leading to vicarious liability claims against the franchisor. Also includes class actions related to membership agreement terms (cancellation, termination, fee increases), franchisee disputes over alleged misrepresentations in FDDs, operational issues (POS systems, mandatory products/services), territorial rights, and failure to pay post-termination obligations. Some cases involved allegations of fraudulent inducement and breach of contract.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
5
Non-Renewals
5
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
10
Transfers
61
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
3

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a MASSAGE ENVY franchise ranges from $695,870 to $1,046,506. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.