News
Jan 04, 2010
Massage Heights Opens its first Michigan location in Rochester Hills.
Dec 15, 2009
Holly Jones worked on the manufacturing line at Maytag until she was downsized in 2007, then she decided to enroll in massage therapy school to become a certified massage therapist. The day after she received her license she was hired as a massage therapist at Massage Heights in Ankeny, Iowa.
Nov 11, 2009
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Knowing the stresses that veterans can feel, a local veteran is offering some free relief.
Oct 31, 2009
Access the depths and heights of self-enhancement and wellness at Karen Bernard's "Massage Heights"
Aug 03, 2009
Angela Dillen of Keller, Texas, decided to open a franchise when she lost her job, despite being a faithful long-term employee.
After losing her job at Citibank in May 2008, Ms. Dillen decided to open a Massage Heights franchise, which offers deep tissue and therapeutic massages to its customers.
Jul 13, 2009
By Sara Wilson
Historically, the franchise industry has stood strong, growing even during the worst of times. But the current recession has put such a noose around access to capital that even the franchise industry with its more than 3,000 concepts is struggling with the financial challenge.
Jul 07, 2009
NY Spa Girl
Massage Heights offers spa treatments inspired by the mojito!
Jul 01, 2009
Glenn Franson Massage Heights
Jun 26, 2009
San Antonio Business Journal - by Tricia Lynn Silva
Glenn Franson, founder and CEO of Massage Heights, has tapped one of the founders of Westover Hills to take his concept to U.S.' neighbor to the north.
Jun 19, 2009
By William Pack - Express-News
A Canadian businessman who put together financing that kept the Westover Hills development afloat in the early 1990s is working now to see that San Antonio-based Massage Heights moves successfully into Canada.
Jun 19, 2009
Bradenton Herald
Jun 01, 2009
Esteemed Franchise Developer Signs with Massage Heights to Meet Global ‘Knead' for Affordable Massage Services
Jun 01, 2009
Former Pilot Get Her Hands on a Massage Therapy Franchise
Stacie Rine was a hard-charging military office. The former P-3 Orion pilot graduated from the Naval Academy at the age of 21, was the only woman in her flight class and in her first squadron, and was one of a handful of female pilots deployed to hot spots like Iraq and Afghanistan.
May 01, 2009
Online Story
In these tumultuous times, you may have every reason to feel the weight of the world on your shoulders. But new penny-pinching habits could also be keeping you from making a stress-relieving visit to the spa.
Apr 29, 2009
Franchise development teams are trying to defy the seemingly insurmountable odds of today's economy by creatively ramping up their sales efforts. Tactics such as discounted franchise fees, reduced royalties, buy-back guarantees, and other incentives have been pouring onto the franchise marketplace in recent months. The innovative techniques seem to be getting results.
Apr 07, 2009
Franchisees Provided With Expedited Loan Process from U.S. Small Business Administration
San Antonio (April 7, 2009) — Massage Heights, a national membership-based massage therapy franchise, announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has listed Massage Heights on its official Franchise Registry. The Franchise Registry is a compilation of franchise systems that have had their franchise agreement reviewed by the SBA, thereby drastically shortening the loan process for franchise investors and ensuring a consistent eligibility decision.
Apr 01, 2009
Navy vet works the kinks out of first-time business ownership
Mar 08, 2009
The Mayo Clinic supports massage for relief of stress and pain as well as for promotion of the healing of various medical conditions. You may find a host of massage therapists locally using the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) website including therapists in Ankeny, Des Moines, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des Moines, or many other communities across the country., or you can find many more in the Yellow Pages.
Feb 20, 2009
Massage therapy industry sees increase as economy falters
Feb 13, 2009
The recession hasn't daunted Gilbert clients from seeking out massage or alternative-medicine centers in a quest for health.
Jan 28, 2009
Christian Science Monitor
Unemployed seek fulfillment in new careers from pet care to finding jobs for moms.
Jan 16, 2009
SOOTHING EXPANSION: Angela Dillen is the franchisee of the new Massage Heights store in Keller. The location is the first of more than 50 franchised outlets planned for North Texas.
Jan 05, 2009
The first of several planned locations of Massage Heights, a therapeutic massage clinic, has opened at 1961 Main St., Suite 300, in Keller.
Dec 08, 2008
Spas offer customers reasonably-priced escapes
Holiday spending is expected to reach its lowest levels in decades and retirement accounts are vanishing, but that doesn't mean people have to give up all their luxuries. Low-cost pampering is taking hold in Las Vegas as penny-pinching consumers look for ways to still enjoy spa days without the high cost.
Dec 02, 2008
Is the economy making you tense? Perhaps the value of your 401(k) or your stock portfolio has taken a hard dive. Or maybe the idea of Christmas is making you want to run away....
Nov 28, 2008
Opening 10 massage stores during an economic slump might sound crazy. But growing like that is comfort food to one Gulf Coast entrepreneur.
Nov 11, 2008
Three new spas open in time for pre-holiday madness.
Sometimes you crave the whole spa package: the fragrant candles, soft slippers, yummy robes, and the promise of several hours luxuriating in saunas, steam rooms, and waterfall-fed whirlpools. And other times, you just don't have the time or money for such froufrou. You just want—no, you need—a good massage in a relaxing setting. That's what Massage Heights in Westlake Village is about.
Nov 07, 2008
Listen to Franchise Interviews
Franchise Interviews will be meeting with Glenn Franson of Massage Heights. Massage Heights is an exciting new franchise opportunity in an industry that is still in it's infancy. Massage Heights has been around for thousands of years though until recently has not been seen as a practical application to treat stress, pain and other disorders due to the inconvenience in scheduling, costs involved and the unprofessionalism of those in the industry. Massage Heights employs licensed massage therapis
Nov 01, 2008
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Oct 08, 2008
San Antonio Express-News
Massage Heights Corp. a San Antonio-based company with 371 locations in 18 states, is saying the credit crises has affected the ability of its franchisees to get loans in Florida and Arizona, though not in South Texas so far.
Oct 03, 2008
Jacksonville Business Journal
After years spent working for other organizations, Stacie Rine and Rosemary Jackson each decided to try their hand as an entrepreneur: Rine, a former Navy combat pilot, and Jackson, who was director of marketing and public relations at Flagler Development Group for nearly eight years, are also busy mothers. Here, they answer questions from The Business Journal about balancing business ownership with family life.
Aug 18, 2008
San Fernando Valley Business Journal
Opening: California's first Massage Heights, a membership-based, therapeutic massage clinic, has opened in Thousand Oaks.
Aug 17, 2008
Our target client base is anyone 18 to 80 from Ventura and Los Angeles counties interested in receiving therapeutic massage or becoming a member of Massage Heights.
Jul 25, 2008
Austin Business Journal
A San Antonio-based massage therapy chain is targeting Austin as one of its next major growth markets, with plans to open 20 locations between Georgetown and San Marcos within the next two years....
May 23, 2008
San Antonio Business Journal - By Tricia Lynn Silva
A locally based massage-therapy business is on course to building a national franchise that reaches across the country. Last April, San Antonio-based Massage Heights announced that the company would be launching a national franchise program...
May 05, 2008
Express News - MySA.com
Starting a new business is a challenge for anyone, but when you're a single mom and a new entrepreneur, the obstacles are doubled. But single moms Jen Burlington and Jerri Tanner are proving it can be done...
Apr 18, 2008
With a strong desire to see Massage Heights franchisees succeed under any economic conditions, the therapeutic massage franchise negotiates discount prices on supplies and equipment and actively helps locate sources of funding...
With a strong desire to see Massage Heights franchisees succeed under any economic conditions, the therapeutic massage franchise negotiates discount prices on supplies and equipment and actively helps locate sources of funding...
Feb 25, 2008
Budget-Conscious Consumers turn to National Massage Therapy Franchise for Affordable Pampering
San Antonio, TX (February 25, 2008) — Despite weak consumer spending on vacations and luxury goods and services, Massage Heights, a national membership-based massage therapy franchise, reported today an impressive 16 percent increase in same-store sales from 2007 to 2008.