A revolution in health and wellness
Combining the best elements of gym and care franchises in a new market segment
We’ve created an emerging and lucrative market sector by bringing affordable, high-quality massage to the High Street. Our pioneering approach brings what’s been traditionally an out-of-town service directly to town centres, in convenient, warm and welcoming professional massage centres.
- Emerging market with no direct competitors
- Insatiable demand – every centre is fully subscribed
- Membership subscription model with recurring monthly income
- Strong margins with up to £220K p.a. profit from established centres
- Our accredited Training Academy provides franchisees with exceptional therapists
- Multiple sites already in development for 2023, with expansion to 100+ centres by 2030
Business Model
This is a revolutionary, category-disrupting business model, developed and proven here in the UK – and there’s more demand than we can keep up with!
Operating from a large centre, we'll train your expert team to provide four types of massage to the highest standards. We’ve honed the model and learned the lessons, so we can help you build a thriving business on firm foundations that are already proven to work.
“I wanted to be in early. It means I can learn from the outset and build out a strong area for myself that grows with the brand.
I like the idea that it’s still a young, entrepreneurial brand.” - Gavin Hawthorn, TMC Altrincham
Financials
Our powerful combination of massage quality and accessibility plus first-mover advantage generates significant returns for franchisees.
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Figures are projections based on centres operating in the UK currently and are not a guarantee of future performance.
“We wanted a business that would provide a steady income whilst balancing with a healthy home life. It is hugely rewarding to see the benefits that we can bring to the community.” - Mark & Rachel Coldham, TMC High Wycombe
TMC Training Academy
Our vision is to have 100+ centres open throughout the country by 2030, providing an industry-leading place to work for approximately 3,000 professional massage therapists.
This requires the training of hundreds of new best-in-class therapists, which is why we developed The Massage Company Training Academy.
The course was created by industry pioneer John Holman, our Director of Massage Training, recognised worldwide as one of the most foremost massage experts with over 30 years of experience.
The course has been carefully curated, ensuring the delivery of world-class treatments, and it’s fully internationally accredited and recognised.
For franchisees, that means they can rely on a steady stream of fully qualified, professional massage therapists who meet The Massage Company’s industry-leading quality standards coming through to meet their business needs.
Our Story
After more than 25 years each in the spa sector, building and selling multimillion-pound businesses and leading some of the industry’s biggest organisations, founders Charlie Thompson and Elliot Walker noticed something exciting.
Massage was delivered in dedicated spas and upmarket hotels, and that left a HUGE opportunity in the market – convenience.
They thought: what if massage was affordable and accessible to everyone?
The Massage Company’s first centre opened in Camberley in 2016 and was immediately successful. Demand quickly outstripped supply, and we knew that our wellness revolution had begun.
Our first franchised centres swiftly replicated our original success. Having created the emerging market sector for accessible and affordable massage in Surrey, we’ve now seen the same rapid growth in every location where a franchisee has opened their centre.
And you can see it – and profit from it – too.
Next Steps
Contact us below to receive a franchise prospectus with further information. Then set up a call with Esther, our franchise recruitment manager, before meeting founder and CEO Elliot Walker and enjoying a complimentary massage to experience the TMC quality for yourself.
The final figure will be largely determined by the costs involved in the acquisition of the property and its fit-out costs.
You will be assisted to write your Business Plan which will include sales, profitability and cashflow projections which will be needed to support your application for funding from the banks.
Harrow heralds the Fabulous Four!
Occasionally in business, the stars simply align and the four named above couldn’t agree more when it comes to their new foray into the wellness sector. Ramesh Kerai, London businessman with property management interests alongside food and drink outlets in Northwest and Central London, held a vision for a more clean, green, and sustainable business within his local community. After a personal cancer experience 13 years ago, followed by fusion surgery with decompression, and after being 3 months bedridden, massage was introduced to Ramesh as a vital recovery aid in his everyday life. He was smitten.
Ramesh Pindoria, and Sunil Sharma, share the same beliefs. “People care about Investment in their health, we all have gym memberships and first-hand knowledge of the physical and mental benefits it can bring, but this business is so, so, different to anything else on the market. A unique franchise opportunity, we wanted in!” stated Sunil Sharma. With a Masters in Operations Management from Durham University and having spent the last 11 years in the property industry, Sunil believes the concept of The Massage Company, ensuring regular massage is an essential part of everyday life will be music to the ears of the masses.
Lastly, although not least, frontman Pav Sarma who you will all get to meet very soon! An experienced Manager within the private sector fitness industry, and personal trainer, health and wellbeing has always been a primary focus throughout Pav’s career. “I have a genuine interest in people’s health,” said Pav. After having spent so many years in the leisure industry, and himself experiencing massage therapy once or twice each month for the past six years. “The Massage Company, with its 360 approaches to physical and mental health is revolutionary. Without regular massage, my body would be in pieces”.
The group on meeting with the founders Charlie Thompson [ex-Head of Health & Beauty of Virgin Active Group] and Elliot Walker [ex-Managing Director of Murad - now a Unilever brand]. Ramesh said “I’d considered expanding into the wellness sector years previously, however after my personal experience and rapid recovery from receiving massage I was more determined to open a business which would meaningfully enhance people’s lives. The uniqueness of the brand, potential for expansion, proven business model alongside community inclusion, had me sold!
Having resided and been in business in the area for over 30 years Ramesh holds a strong belief in the growth of the town and community, “We need to cover the next generation and my heart is firmly in Harrow. A franchise with The Massage Company was the way forward”.
The dynamic four believe the concept that The Massage Company, a young, entrepreneurial business model, has great things to offer, both now and in the future. “We’re starting in Harrow” said Sunil, however like our property businesses, some businesses are so commercially sound, they naturally expand. In today’s market where the consumer is savvier about their health, well-being, and positive lifestyle choices. A business which has a vision of bringing massage to the mainstream and contributing to the growth of a town centre is remarkable. Likely Harrow will be the first of our network of massage centres across London.
Elliot Walker Founder and CEO of The Massage Company states” In today’s marketplace where business start-ups can be tough, helping franchisees achieve success, by having a commercially viable model, we understand that ROI is crucial for business sustainability, that’s why we’re there every step of the way to support our franchisee’s. We look forward to the opening of The Massage Company Harrow.”
Currently The Massage Company has centres in London, the home counties, North West and Midlands. Ramesh concluded “We’re turning my vision of an eco-friendly, local business into a reality!” With an investment of over £25k for solar energy to run the centre the Team has always believed in strengthening the local community.
The Massage Company Harrow opens with a dedicated team of expert massage therapists, 15 treatment rooms including one double treatment room, at the prime location of Belmont Circle with free parking for one hour for 100 cars. The Fabulous Four are about to show Harrow what a great business model, expert massage specialists and a passion for health can bring to the local community. Ramesh believes incorporating regular massage into your routine is about to become as ordinary as your visit to the gym!
"This is a business that has embraced social media and has brought what was once considered a luxury to the mainstream. Their work ethic is incredible and the focus on customer service gives very positive experience on Camberley Town Centre as a whole."
"Great service, great team, amazing value. An innovative business."
"Best customer experience, and I've had loads of massages. The branding and idea is really good and I think they'll make a big success of this."
"They are the first membership based massage company in the UK and are so professional with a very friendly team who are more than happy to help with anything."
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