Sacramento Bee:
Massage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, announced today that the company’s success story continued building strength in 2011 with the opening of 87 new clinics — bringing the total number of Massage Envy locations to 742 in 44 states. In addition, since introducing its Massage Envy Spa® concept in late 2007, the company has opened or converted a record 438 spa locations in 39 states.
“Thanks to our franchise partners, the Massage Envy brand continues to accelerate,” said Dave Crisalli, Massage Envy CEO and President. “Our entire network is focused on our mission to provide a pathway to wellness, well-being and worth through our massage and skin care services in 2012.”
Despite the current economic climate, Massage Envy has experienced more than a 10 percent growth in membership, increasing from 904,000 members in 2010 to over 1 million members in 2011. Additionally in 2011, the company surpassed its 500,000th facial and Massage Envy’s average unit volume surpassed $1 million and experienced year-over-year growth of 25 percent.