2The Vital Stretch Franchising vs Elements Massage
Two franchise systems, side by side. For a software vendor, they are not the same opportunity.
More open target
Elements Massage
wins 4 of 12 vendor rows
Elements Massage is the clear pick, and it comes down to total addressable market and per-unit budget. With 239 franchised locations and an AUV near $1M, the brand offers a substantial installed base of operators who can afford a multi-module software stack. The current FDD filing signals a healthy, actively managed system—timing is right to engage. Yes, the
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2The Vital Stretch Franchising
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Elements Massage
Total units
6
239
Franchised units
4
239
Unit growth YoY
—
0%
Average unit revenue (AUV)
$151K
$981K
Royalty
7%
6%
Ad fund
2%
2%
Initial franchise fee
$55K
$40K
Investment range (low)
$147K
$523K
Investment range (high)
$260K
$1.10M
Procurement model
Approved supplier
Franchisor controlled
FDD fiscal year
2025
2026
Filing freshness
DUE
CURRENT
Common questions
2The Vital Stretch Franchising vs Elements Massage, answered
2The Vital Stretch Franchising has 6 total units and Elements Massage has 239, so Elements Massage is the larger system.
2The Vital Stretch Franchising reports $151K in average unit revenue and Elements Massage reports $981K, so Elements Massage has the higher AUV.
2The Vital Stretch Franchising charges a 7% royalty and Elements Massage charges 6%, so Elements Massage has the lower royalty.
2The Vital Stretch Franchising's initial franchise fee is $55K and Elements Massage's is $40K, so Elements Massage has the lower fee.
2The Vital Stretch Franchising's initial investment runs $147K–$260K and Elements Massage's runs $523K–$1.10M, so Elements Massage requires the larger investment.
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