THE NOW

THE NOW

The Now franchise enables owners to operate massage therapy boutiques that provide licensed massage sessions (seated or lie-down), herbal therapy, crystal healing, and other authorized wellness services, along with related retail products. The business follows a proprietary system with standards for operations, design, and a primary membership model for recurring clientele. It targets the general public seeking convenient, high-end massage and holistic wellness experiences.

60
Locations
$476K–$813K
Investment
Since 2019
Franchising
ServicesLos Angeles, CAThe Now Parent, LLCthenowmassage.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs


Franchise Fee
$60,000
Item 5 of FDD
Initial Investment Range
$476,459 $813,109
Low: $476,459High: $813,109
Item 7 of FDD
Royalty Rate
6.00%
of gross sales
Brand Fund
2.00%
Item 6 of FDD
Fixed Monthly Fees
$1,100 – $1,700
Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty (min $2,500/mo) + 2% brand fund + $925-$1,500/mo technology fee + $175-$200/mo employment verification fee

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$0
Median Gross Revenue
$0
Top Quartile Revenue
$0
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$0
Average Net Profit
$0
Average Gross Profit
$0

Data Based On: 41 franchised Boutiques that opened between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2023, for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, divided into three subsets (8, 13, and 20 units).

* All financial figures (average gross revenue, average gross profit, average net profit, median gross revenue, revenue top quartile, revenue bottom quartile, best guess profit low, and best guess profit high) are calculated as weighted averages across 41 franchised units. This data is derived from three subsets of franchised locations (8, 13, and 20 units) as presented in Tables 1, 2, and 3, covering two 6-month periods (July 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 and Jan 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024). For annual averages (gross revenue, gross profit, net profit), the 'Total' aggregate values for each metric from the two 6-month periods for each subset were summed to get a full-year aggregate. These full-year aggregates were then summed across all three subsets to get a grand total for all 41 units, which was then divided by 41 to get the overall weighted average per unit for the year. For median gross revenue, annual estimates for each subset were calculated by summing the respective 6-month median gross sales values. A weighted average of these annual median estimates was then computed across the three subsets. For revenue top quartile (represented by High Gross Sales) and revenue bottom quartile (represented by Low Gross Sales), annual estimates for each subset were calculated by summing the respective 6-month High/Low Gross Sales values. A weighted average of these annual High/Low estimates was then computed across the three subsets. For best guess profit low and high, annual estimates for each subset were calculated by summing the respective 6-month Low/High Net Profit values. A weighted average of these annual Low/High Net Profit estimates was then computed across the three subsets. Company-owned (Affiliate) Boutiques data from Table 4 was excluded as per instructions, as sufficient franchised data was available.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How THE NOW Compares


Key Insights

  • Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Beauty & Spa Services
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
THE NOW
Current
$476K – $813K$60K6.0%60
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PALM BEACH TAN$648K – $1.1M$30K6.0%397
DAVI NAILS$57K – $125K$65K0.0%387
Beauty & Spa Services Average
49 franchises
$411K – $755K$48K6.2%

* 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 (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1TX
9
2CA
9
3IL
7
4FL
5
5CO
5
6GA
3
7NC
3
8OR
3
9OH
2
10AZ
2
11TN
2
12MD
2
13NV
2
14WA
1
15LA
1

+4 more states

SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for THE NOW franchisees (20202025)

Total Loans
47
Average Loan
$528,738
Total Volume
$24.9M
Default Rate
0.0%

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


85 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

NameSBA 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)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
0
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
18

Frequently Asked Questions


The total initial investment to open a THE NOW franchise ranges from $476,459 to $813,109. This includes a franchise fee of $60,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.

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