Massage Envy vs MassageLuXe Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Massage Envy vs MassageLuXe including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Massage Envy Franchise	MassageLuXe Franchise
Investment	$567,850 - $840,000	$449,900 - $564,500
Franchise Fee	$45,000	$42,500
Royalty Fee	6%	6%
Advertising Fee	2%	3.5%
Year Founded	2001	2008
Year Franchised	2003	2008
Term Of Agreement	10 years	10 years
Term Of Agreement	10 years	10 years
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Massage Envy Franchise	MassageLuXe Franchise
Experience	-	-
Financing Options
	Massage Envy Franchise	MassageLuXe Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	No/Yes	-/-
Start-up Costs	No/Yes	-/Yes
Equipment	No/Yes	-/Yes
Inventory	No/Yes	-/Yes
Receivables	No/No	-/Yes
Payroll	No/No	-/Yes
Training & Support
	Massage Envy Franchise	MassageLuXe Franchise
Training	To ensure Massage Envy Spa franchisees can maximize their potential as massage therapy business owners, the company's comprehensive training and marketing is focused on building and sustaining a profitable business and strong brand identity. Franchisees benefit from a robust support system that includes everything from field training to massage therapist recruitment support. On-The-Job Training: 40+ hours Classroom Training: 32.5 hours Additional Training: As requested	Available at headquarters: 2 weeks+. At franchisee's location: 3-5 days. On-The-Job Training: 72 hours Classroom Training: 8 hours
Support	Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform	Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software
Marketing	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
Operations	30% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)	Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 30 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators).
Expansion Plans
	Massage Envy Franchise	MassageLuXe Franchise
US Expansion	-	Yes
Canada Expansion	No	-
International Expansion	No	Yes

Company Overviews

About Massage Envy

From its inception, the Massage Envy concept was designed to be a great business to own.
As a Massage Envy franchise owner, you'll enjoy a number of advantages, including:
-A Truly Unique Approach to Massage
-Innovative Facility Design
-Aggressive Marketing Programs
-Multiple Revenue Opportunities

Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee

#203 in Franchise 500 for 2021.  Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.

About MassageLuXe

Quality massage services are in high demand. As a MassageLuXe franchisee, you get access to unparalleled training and support, comprehensive marketing programs, and management software that makes operating your business a breeze. Getting started is easy, so contact us today!

Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee