Great American BackRub vs MassageLuXe Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Great American BackRub Franchise
MassageLuXe Franchise
Investment $100,000 - $150,000$449,900 - $564,500
Franchise Fee $37,000$42,500
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee -3.5%
Year Founded 19982008
Year Franchised 19982008
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Great American BackRub Franchise
MassageLuXe Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Great American BackRub Franchise
MassageLuXe Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support
 
Great American BackRub Franchise
MassageLuXe Franchise
Training All new franchisees must attend and successfully complete the 5-day franchisee-training program at specified GABR Canada facilities.

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 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
Operations -

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 30 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators).

Expansion Plans
 
Great American BackRub Franchise
MassageLuXe Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

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 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
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#80 on Gator's Top franchises.
#297 in Franchise 500 for 2020,
#270 in Franchise 500 for 2021,