ScorecardWorth It?HistoryDatabaseCompareDistress Signals
Health/WellnessItem 19: ✓ DisclosedHigh Confidence · 100/100FDD data: 2026 · Fresh

Elements Massage - Exemptions Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Elements Massage - Exemptions using its latest 2026 FDD coverage.

Based on 2026 FDD · 4 filings in corpus · Latest FDD: 2026

FranchiseIQ Score
71
B
Moderate-Low Risk
Composite score from 3 risk dimensions. Click for breakdown ↓
Full analysis unlocks:
✓ Cash-on-Cash return
✓ Payback period
✓ SBA default rate
✓ Red flags assessment
✓ Comparable franchises
Unlock 10 Reports — Start with Elements Massage - ExemptionsAlready have access? Sign in →

Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a Elements Massage - Exemptions franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Elements Massage - Exemptions franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $516K – $730K. Reported owner economics show $99K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$516K – $730K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$99K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
6.3 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
No matched SBA history
Loan repayment history
Compare franchise costsEstimate franchise ROICheck SBA default ratesBrowse Health/Wellness franchisesCompare similar franchises

Quick fee read: $40K franchise fee · 8% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

Free decision snapshot

Before you talk to Elements Massage - Exemptions, check the numbers buyers usually miss.

The unlocked report ties this brand's FDD disclosures to SBA outcomes, Item 20 movement, fee load, missing-data labels, and buyer assumptions — so you can decide whether this is worth deeper diligence.

FDD disclosure qualitySBA default outcomesItem 20 unit movementFee/cost stressComparable brands
Unlock 10 reports — start with Elements Massage - ExemptionsView sample report first

$19.99 one-time · Includes 10 reports · 7-day satisfaction guarantee

Total Investment Range$516K$730K
MinMid: $623KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$40K
Royalty Rate
6%
Ad Fund Rate
2%
Total Burden
8.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
244
-5 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
-2.0%
Year over year
Net Closure Rate
2%
From FDD Item 20
Cash-on-Cash Return
15.9%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
6.3 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
~3–8%
Fewer than 50 loans on record
Median Revenue
$824K
Item 19 disclosed
Premium Data

Unlock Full Franchise Analysis

Get cash-on-cash return, payback period, SBA default rate, and red flag details for Elements Massage - Exemptions.

CoC ReturnPayback PeriodSBA Default RateMedian RevenueEbitda MarginRisk Score
Unlock 10 Reports - $19.99

Or sign in if you already purchased

Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Elements Massage - Exemptions vs. Health/Wellness Average

MetricElements Massage - ExemptionsHealth/Wellness Avg
SBA Default Rate - 7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return15.9%15.5%
Total Investment$623K$250K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

Compare

Elements Massage - Exemptions vs AirElements Massage - Exemptions vs Allen Carr’s EasywayElements Massage - Exemptions vs ARCpoint Labs

Similar Franchises · Health/Wellness

Air
Limited Data
Allen Carr’s Easyway
No Item 19
$28K$120K
ARCpoint Labs
Limited Data
$166K$310K
Air
Investment N/A
Allen Carr’s Easyway
$28K – $120K
ARCpoint Labs
$166K – $310K
General Nutrition
$149K – $380K

Related Blog Posts

Massage Envy Franchise Cost and Profits 2026 | FranchiseIQ

Massage Envy franchise costs $719,350-$1.1M to open with a $45,000 franchise fee. 6% royalties.

2026-04-14 · Brand Analysis
FDD Item 7: Estimated Initial Investment - What It Really Costs to Open a Franchise (2026) | FranchiseIQ

FDD Item 7 breaks down every cost category required to open a franchise - from the franchise fee ...

2026-03-20 · General
WellBiz Brands: How a 5-Brand Beauty & Wellness Franchise Holdco Works | FranchiseIQ

WellBiz Brands owns Drybar, Elements Massage, Amazing Lash Studio, Fitness Together, and Radiant ...

2026-04-20 · General
SBA Franchise Loan Approval Rates: Which Brands Get Funded (2026 Data) | FranchiseIQ

SBA 7(a) franchise loan approval rates by brand, default rates by sector, and what lenders look f...

2026-04-03 · Consistently High SBA Loan Volume
How to Finance a Franchise: SBA Loans, ROBS, and Beyond (2026) | FranchiseIQ

Compare every franchise financing option - SBA 7(a) loans, SBA 504 loans, ROBS (401k rollovers), ...

2026-03-23 · General
📬 Get notified when Elements Massage - Exemptions changes fees
Free. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Questions to Ask Before You Sign

5 data-driven questions every Elements Massage - Exemptions franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is Elements Massage - Exemptions's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does Elements Massage - Exemptions disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
Generate attorney questions for Elements Massage - ExemptionsValidation call guide →
Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

Explore More

All Health/Wellness FranchisesLow-Cost FranchisesElements Massage - Exemptions vs AirFranchises With Item 19Industry Benchmarks