Great American BackRub vs Massage Addict Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Great American BackRub Franchise
Massage Addict Franchise
Investment $100,000 - $150,000$100,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $37,000$39,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19982008
Year Franchised 19982008
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Great American BackRub Franchise
Massage Addict Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Great American BackRub Franchise
Massage Addict Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
Great American BackRub Franchise
Massage Addict Franchise
Training All new franchisees must attend and successfully complete the 5-day franchisee-training program at specified GABR Canada facilities.*Franchisee training for up to 3 people *"Hands-on" training at an active location *On-site training at your facility (first week) *Use of confidential training and reference manuals *Formal instruction for all administrative, operational and sales/marketing procedures
Support -*Site selection analysis *Design and layout guidelines for your clinic *Advertising and marketing plan and materials for your grand opening *Training material for staff members *Procedural enhancements and updates *Consultation with head office staff and regional developers *Scheduled visits from head office support representatives *New products and services development *Ongoing training, meetings and workshops
Marketing -*Use of the Massage Addict name & logo *Use of our web based software and website *Access to confidential systems, processes and procedures *Use of confidential operations manual *Use of our radio, television and marketing materials *Negotiated pricing on equipment and supplies
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Expansion Plans

 
Great American BackRub Franchise
Massage Addict Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Great American BackRub

The Great American Backrub is a reliable and reputable provider of on-site Massage Therapy services in Toronto. We have been in business since June 1998 and have 8 stores in the Greater Toronto area. Our stores are all located in prime shopping malls.

About Massage Addict

Massage Addict is a new concept in massage therapy. We have positioned ourselves to become the leading national franchise in the massage industry. We have developed an approach to massage therapy that saves clients money and promotes return visits through our yearly membership program. Our unique business concept offers franchisees consistent and predictable revenue and unlimited income potential through multiple location ownership and area development. Our clinics are located in convenient high traffic locations. Walk in visits, online booking and affordable membership rates make it easy for our clients to take advantage of our services. Our clinics offer a fresh, modern decor and are open evenings and weekends to serve the needs of our clients. Our Registered Massage Therapists enjoy working at Massage Addict because we make it easy for them to do what they enjoy- treating clients. We provide our therapists scheduled and pre-sold massage clients, a professional work environment, linens, oils and supplies. With the current growth in the massage therapy industry, there has never been a more exciting time to get involved.
Massage Addict's franchise program was created to help qualified individuals to capitalize on this franchise concept that is creating 'Massage Addicts'.

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