Massage Envy vs OTA World Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Massage Envy Franchise
OTA World Franchise
Investment $567,850 - $840,000$96,000 - $174,000
Franchise Fee $45,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 20012007
Year Franchised 20032007
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Massage Envy Franchise
OTA World Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Massage Envy Franchise
OTA World Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Massage Envy Franchise
OTA World 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-
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-
Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app-
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)

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Expansion Plans

 
Massage Envy Franchise
OTA World Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

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 OTA World

"OTA-WORLD"

Our companies manufacture some of the Best Brand Named Massage Chairs in the entire world: Osaki®, Titan®, and Apex®. In addition to carrying those well-known and respected massage chair brands - OTA World franchisees will carry a unique and exclusive massage chair line named OTAMICTM massage chairs and accessories.

Your OTA World Massage Chairs Showroom will be 1,000 to 1,200 square feet. We pack a lot of “Oooh, Ahhh” in that space, with 15-25 quality Massage Chairs on display for your customers to try for themselves. Our Massage Chairs virtually sell themselves. You will offer Massage Chairs at price values to fit every budget, from Good to Better to Best. And you don’t carry an inventory - we ship factory direct to your customers -  low overhead means more bottom line profit.
You don’t have to sell a lot to make a lot.