Massage Heights franchise
Massage Heights runs retreats offering massage, facials and other wellness services on membership plans; newer Heights Wellness Retreat locations add touch-free therapies. At the end of 2023 there were 104 Massage Heights locations in the US, 103 franchised and 1 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $472K–$552K
- Franchise fee
- $49,500
- Royalty
- 6%
- Locations, 2023
- 104−6 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 2007
- Franchisor based in
- San Antonio, Texas
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Financing
- None offered
From Massage Heights Franchising, LLC’s 2024 filing.
How much a Massage Heights franchise costs
Opening one Massage Heights retreat costs an estimated $472,199 to $551,771. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Massage Heights Franchising, LLC, 2024 filing, page 26
Massage Heights franchise fee
The franchise fee is $49,500, for one business ($42,500 for a second, $34,500 each for three or more). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Massage Heights Franchising, LLC, 2024 filing, page 14
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross revenue, paid every two weeks. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 3% of gross revenues to the brand fund from the 9th month. |
Source: Massage Heights Franchising, LLC, 2024 filing, page 16
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Massage Heights publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2023 results for 100 franchised retreats open 12 months or longer. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Massage Heights Franchising, LLC, 2024 filing, page 60
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 106 (−3) | 3 | 4 |
| 2022 | 102 (−4) | 3 | 6 |
| 2023 | 103 (+1) | 1 | 4 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Massage Heights Franchising, LLC, 2024 filing, page 64
How Massage Heights compares
Of the 6 massage franchises on this site, Massage Heights is the 2nd cheapest to open and the 4th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Massage Heights | Typical massage |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $472K | $543K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% |
| Closed or left per year | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | −5.5% | +9.5% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 6 of 6 |
Typical is the median across the 6 brands in massage franchises.
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Massage Heights franchise questions
Does Massage Heights help with financing?
No. Massage Heights does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
How long is a Massage Heights 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 Massage Heights growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 8 franchised locations opened and 14 closed or left, a net change of −5.5%. About 4.4% of locations closed or left each year. That is above the 3.1% typical for massage franchises.
How does Massage Heights compare with other massage franchises?
Of the 6 massage franchises here, Massage Heights is the 2nd cheapest to open (low end $472K against a $543K median) and the 4th largest by number of locations. Its 6% royalty is in line with the 6% median.
Does Massage Heights say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2023 results for 100 franchised retreats open 12 months or longer. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Massage Heights based?
Massage Heights Franchising, LLC is based in San Antonio, Texas and the brand has sold franchises since 2007.