Massage Envy Spa Expands In Houston & Dallas/Fort Worth

Nation's Largest Massage Therapy Franchise Signs Franchise Agreements for Five New Clinics; Opens Four Additional Clinics in Texas Markets

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Dec 10, 2014, 10:07 ET

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Massage Envy Spa, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, announced today significant growth in the Houston and Dallas/Fort Worth markets with the recent signing of franchise agreements for five new clinics to open next year. In addition, four new Massage Envy Spa locations recently opened their doors in the Houston and DFW areas. On the heels of this rapid growth, the brand is eager to keep the momentum going and is targeting additional areas in the state for expansion including: Burleson, College Station, Granbury, Killeen, Midland, Odessa, Temple, Texarkana, Victoria and Weatherford.

"We are thrilled with the development and excitement for the brand in Houston and Dallas/Fort Worth, and are actively seeking entrepreneurs to help us bring the benefits of Massage Envy Spa to even more markets throughout Texas," said Lori Merrall, national director of franchise sales for Massage Envy Spa. "We look forward to continuing to provide massage therapy and spa services to our growing membership base and expanding our Texas footprint."

Massage Envy Spa recently signed new franchise agreements with:

Byron Randolph for a clinic in the Houston region
Henry (Rick) Padinha for a clinic in Longview, TX (DFW region)
Cindy Hyland for a clinic in Waco, TX
Judd Miller for a clinic in Pearland, TX
Mack Miller for a clinic in South Conroe, TX

In addition to signing an agreement for a new spa to open in South Conroe next year, Mack Miller recently opened a new Massage Envy Spa in Tomball, Texas. Owned by husband and wife team Mack and Michelle Miller, Massage Envy Spa Tomball opened in October, joining 31 clinics in the Greater Houston region. The Millers also are the owners of Massage Envy Spa Teas Crossing in Conroe, which opened in November 2012.

"We were longtime members before we decided to become owners and are still huge supporters of the brand," said Mack Miller. "We find the business model consistent with our lifestyle and encourage entrepreneurs looking for a solid business venture to explore opportunities with Massage Envy Spa."

In addition to the new clinic opening in Tomball, Massage Envy Spa opened the doors to three other clinics in College Station, Texas (owned by franchisee Brett Gunn); Tyler, Texas (owned by franchisee Celeste Lyons); and Augusta Pines, Texas (owned by Bob Higgins).

Today, there are more than 1,034 Massage Envy Spa locations in 49 states, making it the largest system of franchised massage clinics in the industry. The company is also the world's largest employer of licensed/registered massage therapists with at least 21,000 therapists and 3,000 estheticians providing over 16 million massages a year to a total of more than 1.5 million members.

With additional territories available for growth and expansion, the company is looking for franchisee candidates who have the ability and the desire to learn and follow a system that values customer service and satisfaction. 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 $412,600 – $938,900, including the franchisee fee.

Those interested in exploring Massage Envy Spa franchising opportunities in Texas may contact Lori Merrall at 480-366-4171 or [email protected]. They also may visit Massage Envy Spa's franchising website at 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 1,030 franchise locations in 49 states and 1.5 million members. In addition, the average unit volume for a franchise location is $1.35 million. Through its national partnership with the Arthritis Foundation, Massage Envy Spa has raised more than $3 million in four, one-day Healing Hands for Arthritis events. The company was recently ranked #1 Best Franchise with an initial investment of $500,001 and up by Forbes, #79 in Franchise Time's Top 200, #54 in Entrepreneur's 2014 Franchise 500 and #27 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.