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Fantastic Sams vs Massage Envy

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Fantastic Sams and Massage Envy are personal care & beauty franchises. Fantastic Sams requires an investment of $163K – $453K while Massage Envy requires $719K – $1.1M. In terms of revenue, Massage Envy reports higher average unit revenue at $1.1M. On SBA loan performance, Massage Envy has a lower charge-off rate (8.5%) compared to Fantastic Sams (22.2%). FranchiseVerdict rates Fantastic Sams C (Average) and Massage Envy A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$163K – $453K
$719K – $1.1M
Franchise Fee
$35K
$45K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$325K
$1.1M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
22.2% (537 loans)
8.5% (598 loans)
Total Units
512
1,009
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1976
2003
FDD Year
2026
2025