Massage Heights
Wellness & Personal Care · Massage & Spa Services
- Active units
- 103
- Avg unit volume
- $1.0M
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2023
of weekly Net Sales
About Massage Heights
Massage Heights Canada is an Alberta-based family business that aims to provide customers with the best massage therapy experience. As the Canadian Master Franchisor of Massage Heights, which was established in 2004, we have a strong foundation in delivering exceptional service. With ten locations across Alberta, including Calgary, Edmonton, and Sherwood Park, we are committed to helping as many people as possible achieve a higher quality of life through regular massage therapy. Our licensed and qualified Massage Therapists offer a range of therapeutic massage modalities, including Sports, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy Massage, and Couples Massage. We also have a membership program that allows customers to enjoy the benefits of regular massages. At Massage Heights Canada, we prioritize customer satisfaction and believe in providing an elevated experience that promotes overall wellness. Book an appointment with us today and discover the positive impact that regular massage therapy can have on your well-being. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on offers and promotions.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$50k
- Multi-unit pricing
2 units $42,500 each; 3 or more $34,500 each; agreements and fees must be executed and paid at the same time
- Brand fund
3.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
3.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
2,200 – 2,400 sq ft
- Veteran discount
5000.0% off franchise fee — $5,000 discount on the first MH Franchise
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2024 filing).
Growth
- Total locations103
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings5
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate1.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-1.4%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio1.7×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$1.0M
Average Gross Revenue for all 100 franchised retreats open as of Jan 1, 2023.
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$512k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio2.0×
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.