Elements Massage franchise
Elements Massage runs studios offering customized therapeutic massage and some skin care, sold through monthly memberships. At the end of 2024 there were 240 Elements Massage locations in the US, 239 franchised and 1 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $516K–$730K
- Franchise fee
- $40,000
- Royalty
- 6%
- Locations, 2024
- 240−7 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 2006
- Franchisor based in
- Denver, Colorado
- Time to open
- Must open within 12 months of signing
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- No exclusive territory
- Financing
- None offered
From Elements Therapeutic Massage, LLC’s 2025 filing.
How much a Elements Massage franchise costs
Opening one Elements Massage studio costs an estimated $515,789 to $729,603. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Elements Therapeutic Massage, LLC, 2025 filing, page 26
Elements Massage franchise fee
The franchise fee is $40,000, for a single studio (less per studio under an area development agreement). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Elements Therapeutic Massage, LLC, 2025 filing, page 14
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross receipts, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross receipts to the brand marketing fund, plus a $2,000 monthly local advertising fee and 2% local spend. |
Source: Elements Therapeutic Massage, LLC, 2025 filing, page 17
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Elements Massage publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2024 average revenue and membership figures for franchised studios. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Elements Therapeutic Massage, LLC, 2025 filing, page 63
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 245 (−1) | 1 | 9 |
| 2023 | 244 (−1) | 1 | 10 |
| 2024 | 239 (−5) | 1 | 9 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Elements Therapeutic Massage, LLC, 2025 filing, page 67
How Elements Massage compares
Of the 6 massage franchises on this site, Elements Massage is the 3rd cheapest to open and the 3rd largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Elements Massage | Typical massage |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $516K | $543K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% |
| Closed or left per year | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | −2.8% | +9.5% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 6 of 6 |
Typical is the median across the 6 brands in massage franchises.
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Elements Massage franchise questions
How long does it take to open a Elements Massage?
Must open within 12 months of signing, according to Elements Massage's 2025 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does Elements Massage help with financing?
No. Elements Massage does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do Elements Massage franchisees get a protected territory?
No. Elements Massage grants the right to run one location but no exclusive area, so another Elements Massage can open nearby.
How long is a Elements Massage franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Elements Massage growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 21 franchised locations opened and 28 closed or left, a net change of −2.8%. About 3.8% of locations closed or left each year. That is in line with the 3.1% typical for massage franchises.
How does Elements Massage compare with other massage franchises?
Of the 6 massage franchises here, Elements Massage is the 3rd cheapest to open (low end $516K against a $543K median) and the 3rd largest by number of locations. Its 6% royalty is in line with the 6% median.
Does Elements Massage say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2024 average revenue and membership figures for franchised studios. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Elements Massage based?
Elements Therapeutic Massage, LLC is based in Denver, Colorado and the brand has sold franchises since 2006.