Massage Envy Spa Now In 48 States With Opening Of First Montana Spa

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Massage Envy Spa, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, is proud to announce that it now operates in a total of 48 states, with the opening of the first Montana franchise location. Today, residents of Missoula, Mont. can de-stress and relax with a visit to the newest Massage Envy Spa now open at 935 SW Higgins Ave. The new spa is one of the first to introduce the brand's latest clinic design elements, part of Massage Envy Spa's mission to establish a signature identity and ensure the highest possible quality experience to all its members.

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"We are ecstatic to open Massage Envy Spa's first clinic in Montana and excited to bring the many health and wellness benefits to the residents of Missoula," said Stefanie Sample, franchisee of the new Massage Envy Spa in Montana. "Since opening our doors, we've been really busy serving our members and are proud to be not only the nicest spa in Montana, but also the most affordable!"

Stefanie Sample joined Massage Envy Spa to bring health and wellness benefits into her community of Missoula. She looks forward to growing her business as a Massage Envy Spa franchisee and has already planned to open her second location in Billings, Mont. in August 2014.

"With our very first spa opening in Montana, we are celebrating expansion into our 48^th state and closing in on that big milestone of offering our services in all 50 states," said Lori Merrall, Massage Envy Spa's national director of franchise sales. "We couldn't be more thrilled with the growth we have experienced this year. We are helping Americans across the country realize the benefits of massage and how it can positively impact their lives."  

With more than 900 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 900 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 $1 million in two, one-day Healing Hands for Arthritis events. The company was recently ranked #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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