Massage Envy Spa Announces Signing Of 1,200th Franchise Agreement

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --*Massage Envy Spa, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, announced today the signing of its 1,200[SUP]th[/SUP] franchise agreement. Only 2.4 percent of franchised brands operate 1,000 or more franchised units, according to FRANdata, the franchise industry's source for objective information and analysis. With more than 920 operating units and the signing of its 1,200[SUP]th[/SUP] agreement, Massage Envy Spa, is well on its way to being one of the largest franchise systems in the country.
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"It's been a tremendously successful growth year for Massage Envy Spa in 2013," said Joe Luongo, Massage Envy Spa chief operating officer. "There are thousands of franchise brands across the country, but only a small percentage ever surpasses the 1,200-unit mark. This incredible milestone is a true testament to our franchise partners and unique concept."
The 1,200[SUP]th[/SUP] franchise agreement was awarded to husband and wife team, Steve and Julie Kambeitz, who will open their third Massage Envy Spa in Ohio. They have been Massage Envy Spa franchise owners since 2006. They opened their first location in Powell, Ohio, in May 2007, followed by a second location shortly after in August 2007 in Dublin, Ohio. The couple has brought more than 90 jobs to their local communities and plan for continued growth with this opening in the second quarter of 2014. As members of the Dublin and Powell Chambers of Commerce, the Kambeitz's are constantly taking advantage of opportunities to sponsor local events and charities, including donating massages and facials to various worthwhile causes.
"We're thrilled to be the recipients of the 1,200[SUP]th[/SUP] franchise agreement with Massage Envy Spa, as it is quite a milestone for the company," said Julie Kambeitz. "Massage Envy Spa is an extraordinary brand, backed by a strong corporate team and a proven business model. We look forward to expanding the brand's services and creating more jobs in the market with our third franchise location."
With more than 920 franchise locations operating in 48 states, Massage Envy Spa is the largest system of franchised massage clinics in the nation. The Massage Envy Spa franchising system cumulatively employs more licensed/registered massage therapists than any other company in the world, with at least 21,000 therapists providing over 16 million massages a year to a total of more than 1.4 million members.*
Over the next several years, Massage Envy Spa is seeking to expand across the country.* To fuel this growth, the company is looking for specific franchisee candidates who have the ability and the desire to learn and follow a system that ensures value and customer satisfaction. Qualified franchisee candidates should have business sales or management experience, but do not necessarily need to have a massage therapy or spa operations background.* They also should possess a minimum net worth of $500,000 and liquid assets of at least $150,000. Depending on the real estate, Massage Envy Spa franchisees can expect their initial investment to range from approximately $331,485 – $825,623, including the franchise fee.
Entrepreneurs interested in exploring franchising opportunities with Massage Envy Spa may contact Lori Merrall at (480) 366-4171 and [email protected], or visit massageenvyfranchise.com.
About Massage Envy Spa
Massage Envy Spa, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a national franchisor, and through its franchised locations, is the leading provider of therapeutic massage in the United States. The national franchise is dedicated to providing professional and affordable therapeutic massage and spa services to members and guests with busy lifestyles at convenient times and locations. Founded in 2002, Massage Envy Spa has more than 920 franchise locations in 48 states.* In addition, the average unit volume for a franchise location is $1.3 million. Through its national partnership with the Arthritis Foundation, Massage Envy Spa has raised more than*$2 million*in three, one-day*Healing Hands for Arthritis*events. The company was recently ranked #88 in*Franchise Time's*Top 200, #81 in Entrepreneur's 2013 Franchise 500 and #29 in its Fastest Growing Franchise rankings. Massage Envy Spa is a member of the International Franchise Association (IFA) and was named a 2013 Military Friendly Franchise. For more information, visit MassageEnvy.com.
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