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Cost Cutters vs Massage Envy

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Cost Cutters and Massage Envy are personal care & beauty franchises. Cost Cutters requires an investment of $181K – $342K while Massage Envy requires $719K – $1.1M. In terms of revenue, Massage Envy reports higher average unit revenue at $1.1M. Massage Envy has SBA lending data on file with a 8.5% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Cost Cutters C (Average) and Massage Envy A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$181K – $342K
$719K – $1.1M
Franchise Fee
$40K
$45K
Royalty Rate
4.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$280K
$1.1M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
8.5% (598 loans)
Total Units
405
1,009
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1982
2003
FDD Year
2025
2025