FranchiseBudget
Fitness & Health

Massage Envy Franchise Cost 2026

Total investment: $531,000–$960,000. Franchise fee: $45,000. Royalty: 6.0% + 2.0% ad fee. Based on FDD disclosure data.

$45,000
Franchise Fee
One-time brand license
$531,000–$960,000
Total Investment
Full startup range
6.0% + 2.0% ad
Royalty Rate
Monthly % of gross revenue
$980K
Est. Annual Revenue
Per unit estimate

Startup Cost Breakdown

Item 7 FDD disclosure categories for Massage Envy

Real Estate & Buildout $300,000
Equipment & Fixtures $150,000
Initial Inventory $10,000
Initial Marketing $40,000
Working Capital Reserve $125,000

Qualification Requirements

Net Worth Required
$600,000
Liquid Capital Required
$200,000

vs. Fitness & Health Average

Investment vs. Category Avg
-40% vs. avg ($1246K)
Royalty vs. Category Avg
-0.5% vs. avg (6.5%)

Break-Even Estimate

Rough estimate based on industry-average net margins for Fitness & Health franchises. Actual results vary.

~10.9 years

Based on $980K estimated annual revenue, 15% net margin, and 6.0+2.0% royalty burden.

This is an estimate only. Call current franchisees (listed in FDD Item 20) for real-world data.

Data Sources

Investment ranges, royalty rates, and fee structures: Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under the FTC Franchise Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 436). Revenue estimates: Item 19 Financial Performance Representations where available. Updated March 2026.