Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Relax The Back | Zen Massage Franchising, Inc. | |
| Investment | 219700 - 391300 | 130325 - 248783 |
| Franchise Fee | 0 | |
| Royalty Fee | 2%-5% | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | 2% | 1% |
| Year Founded | 1984 | 2005 |
| Year Franchised | 1989 | 2006 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Relax The Back | Zen Massage Franchising, Inc. | |
| Experience | General business experience Marketing skills | |
Financing Options |
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| Relax The Back | Zen Massage Franchising, Inc. | |
| Franchise Fees | No | No |
| Start-up Costs | No | No |
| Equipment | No | No |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Receivables | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Training & Support |
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| Relax The Back | Zen Massage Franchising, Inc. | |
| Training | On-The-Job Training: 18 hours Classroom Training: 24 hours Additional Training: Regional training | - Five day comprehensive classroom and on-the-job training program utilizing customized Training Manual. - Two to three days hands-on-training at your center when you are ready to open. - Exclusive use of our proprietary Operations Manual. - Exclusive use of our customized Scheduling and Payroll software program. |
| Support | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform | Start Up Support - Demographic study and direction in selecting your center site in conjunction with our Site Location Guidebook. - Color-coded Store Opening Manual that assists you in the location opening process. - Assistance in center layout and design. - Assistance in recruiting Licensed Massage Therapists. - Guidance in hiring, staffing and training administrative personnel. - Assistance with organizing your Grand Opening, including media and advertising purchasing, along with other marketing assistance found in our Marketing and Advertising Manual. Ongoing Support - Telephone consultations with our franchisee support team. - Internet Technology support. - Scheduled visits from Field Support Representatives. - Meetings, teleconferences and workshops designed to keep you informed and ahead of market trends. |
| Marketing | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Email marketing | - Use of Zen Massage name, logos and trademarks. - Use of Millennium software specifically written to assist you in running an efficient massage therapy business. - Access to proprietary and proven systems and techniques designed to enhance your franchise location. - Pre-negotiated and discounted vendor rates offered to Zen Massage franchisees. - A well-managed website that will promote your Zen Massage at an easy to find web address that will post your address, phone number, hours of operation and directions, as well as available services, pricing, links, online sales and a franchisee portal. |
| Operations | 34% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 5 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | A Zen Massage Center is best operated with the owner on site as much as possible. While we do not require our franchisees to work full-time in their Center, the responsibility generally requires a full-time commitment. |
Expansion Plans |
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| Relax The Back | Zen Massage Franchising, Inc. | |
| US Expansion | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming | Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
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Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Relax The Back | |
| Zen Massage Franchising, Inc. | |
| Franchise Fee | |
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| Zen Massage Franchising, Inc. | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Relax The Back | 2%-5% |
| Zen Massage Franchising, Inc. | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Relax The Back | 2% |
| Zen Massage Franchising, Inc. | 1% |
| Year Founded | |
| Relax The Back | 1984 |
| Zen Massage Franchising, Inc. | 2005 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Relax The Back | 1989 |
| Zen Massage Franchising, Inc. | 2006 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Relax The Back | 10 years |
| Zen Massage Franchising, Inc. | |
| Renewal Fee | |
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| Zen Massage Franchising, Inc. | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Relax The Back | General business experience Marketing skills |
| Zen Massage Franchising, Inc. | |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Relax The Back | No |
| Zen Massage Franchising, Inc. | No |
| Start-up Costs | |
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| Zen Massage Franchising, Inc. | |
| Equipment | |
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| Zen Massage Franchising, Inc. | |
| Inventory | |
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| Receivables | |
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| Payroll | |
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| Zen Massage Franchising, Inc. | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Relax The Back | On-The-Job Training: 18 hours Classroom Training: 24 hours Additional Training: Regional training |
| Zen Massage Franchising, Inc. | - Five day comprehensive classroom and on-the-job training program utilizing customized Training Manual. - Two to three days hands-on-training at your center when you are ready to open. - Exclusive use of our proprietary Operations Manual. - Exclusive use of our customized Scheduling and Payroll software program. |
| Support | |
| Relax The Back | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform |
| Zen Massage Franchising, Inc. | Start Up Support - Demographic study and direction in selecting your center site in conjunction with our Site Location Guidebook. - Color-coded Store Opening Manual that assists you in the location opening process. - Assistance in center layout and design. - Assistance in recruiting Licensed Massage Therapists. - Guidance in hiring, staffing and training administrative personnel. - Assistance with organizing your Grand Opening, including media and advertising purchasing, along with other marketing assistance found in our Marketing and Advertising Manual. Ongoing Support - Telephone consultations with our franchisee support team. - Internet Technology support. - Scheduled visits from Field Support Representatives. - Meetings, teleconferences and workshops designed to keep you informed and ahead of market trends. |
| Marketing | |
| Relax The Back | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Email marketing |
| Zen Massage Franchising, Inc. | - Use of Zen Massage name, logos and trademarks. - Use of Millennium software specifically written to assist you in running an efficient massage therapy business. - Access to proprietary and proven systems and techniques designed to enhance your franchise location. - Pre-negotiated and discounted vendor rates offered to Zen Massage franchisees. - A well-managed website that will promote your Zen Massage at an easy to find web address that will post your address, phone number, hours of operation and directions, as well as available services, pricing, links, online sales and a franchisee portal. |
| Operations | |
| Relax The Back | 34% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 5 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
| Zen Massage Franchising, Inc. | A Zen Massage Center is best operated with the owner on site as much as possible. While we do not require our franchisees to work full-time in their Center, the responsibility generally requires a full-time commitment. |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Relax The Back | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Zen Massage Franchising, Inc. | Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Canada Expansion | |
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| International Expansion | |
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