Is MassageLuXe or Scissors & Scotch cheaper to open?

MassageLuXe costs $570,900–$799,000 and Scissors & Scotch costs $581,300–$798,250 to open (FDD Item 7). MassageLuXe has the lower entry cost.

Which is safer, MassageLuXe or Scissors & Scotch?

SBA 7(a) charge-off rate is 3.3% for MassageLuXe and 0.0% for Scissors & Scotch. Lower is safer, so Scissors & Scotch has the stronger loan-repayment record.

Which is the better franchise, MassageLuXe or Scissors & Scotch?

FranchiseVerdict grades MassageLuXe B and Scissors & Scotch A, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

MassageLuXe vs Scissors & Scotch

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both MassageLuXe and Scissors & Scotch are personal care & beauty franchises. MassageLuXe requires an investment of $571K – $799K while Scissors & Scotch requires $581K – $798K. MassageLuXe discloses average revenue of $881K; Scissors & Scotch does not report Item 19 data. On SBA loan performance, Scissors & Scotch has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to MassageLuXe (3.3%). FranchiseVerdict rates MassageLuXe B (Above average) and Scissors & Scotch A (Strongest tier).

Metric	MassageLuXe	Scissors & Scotch
Verdict Grade	BAbove averageAbove average	AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Investment Range	$571K – $799K	$581K – $798K
Franchise Fee	$43K	$50K
Royalty Rate	5.0%	6.5%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$881K	N/AIncl. company outlets
SBA Charge-Off Rate	3.3% (76 loans)	0.0% (19 loans)
Total Units	92	24
Unit Growth (YoY)	N/A	N/A
Year Began Franchising	2008	2017
FDD Year	2025	2023