MASSAGE HEIGHTS
Massage Heights franchises allow owners to operate retail spa retreats providing therapeutic massage and facial services, including Swedish massage, deep tissue, reflexology, aromatherapy, and skincare treatments like chemical peels and microdermabrasion, primarily through membership-based programs for convenient, affordable resort-quality services. Businesses also sell branded lotions, oils, facial products, and wellness items to members and the public. The target market is mid-level income to affluent adults of all ages in urban and suburban areas seeking balanced, healthy lifestyles.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 3% brand fund + $350/mo social media + $550/mo technology + $109/mo rapid response
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 100 Franchised Retreats open and in continuous operation for 12-months or longer as of December 31, 2023.
* All revenue figures were directly extracted from 'Table 1: Gross Revenue'. No calculations were performed for average, median, top quartile, or bottom quartile revenue as direct values were provided for the 'All Retreats', 'Top 10', and 'Bottom 10' categories. The document explicitly states that it does not contain information about operating costs or expenses, hence profit/EBITDA metrics are null.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How MASSAGE HEIGHTS Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Beauty & Spa Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MASSAGE HEIGHTS Current | $472K – $552K | $50K | 6.0% | 103 |
| SPORTS CLIPS (SINGLE UNIT) | $289K – $475K | $30K | 6.0% | 1,754 |
| SUPERCUTS | $186K – $323K | $40K | 6.0% | 1,701 |
| DaVi Nails and Em Lash Studio | $61K – $144K | $65K | N/A | 400 |
| PALM BEACH TAN | $648K – $1.1M | $30K | 6.0% | 397 |
| DAVI NAILS | $57K – $125K | $65K | 0.0% | 387 |
Beauty & Spa Services Average 49 franchises | $411K – $755K | $48K | 6.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 49 Beauty & Spa Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
+4 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for MASSAGE HEIGHTS 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
195 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 |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Breaches of franchise agreements, including termination and abandonment disputes, failure to pay royalties and fees, non-compliance with operational standards, and disputes over development schedules and agreement renewals with franchisees, area representatives, and regional developers.
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 HEIGHTS franchise ranges from $472,199 to $551,771. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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