Q. What type of franchise is available?
A. We franchise the right to
establish and operate an alternative health care business
providing quality therapeutic massages and a variety
of other types of massages, such as maternity, sciatica,
Swedish, deep tissue, acupressure, Reiki, energy work,
reflexology in a clinical but relaxing environment,
and also providing other forms of alternative healthcare
including acupuncture and other complimentary therapies
at affordable prices.
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Q. How much does the franchise cost?
A. The estimated initial investment
for a franchise is from $62,450 to $107,550.
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Q. How much is the fee for continuing
support services?
A. The continuing services or “royalty
fee,” is 5% of your gross sales and is paid
weekly. This fee entitles you to use the “Michelle
Lea Massage Therapy” service mark, use of distinctive
system, marketing assistance, ongoing business development
and counseling, and other benefits that come with being
a Michelle Lea Massage Therapy franchise.
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Q. Will I have an exclusive territory?
A. You will not receive an exclusive
territory. We will grant you a territory (called
an “area of primary responsibility” or “area”),
defined by zip codes or other physical, political or
natural boundaries.
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Q. What about advertising?
A. The Michelle Lea Massage
Therapy name and reputation is an important part of
our business. You will spend a minimum of $2,000
on grand-opening advertising during the first three
months of operations. You will also spend at
least 4% of your gross sales per month on local advertising. In
addition, you will be expected to make Marketing Fund
contributions of up to 2% of your weekly gross sales.
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Q. How much training is provided?
A. The initial training covers
all material aspects of the operation of a Michelle
Lea Massage Therapy franchise and is comprised of classroom
and on-the-job training.
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Q. What is the term of the Franchise
Agreement?
A. The initial term of the
Franchise Agreement is five years from the date the
Franchise Agreement is signed. The franchise
is renewable for three successive terms of five years
each, providing you have complied with the provisions
of the Franchise Agreement.
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Q. What is my next step?
A. Complete the Confidential
Franchise Evaluation Form and return it to us. If
you have any questions, please feel free to call us
at (301) 475-2200, and ask for a franchise representative
or visit us at www.LeaMassageTherapy.com. We look forward
to speaking with you.
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