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title: "MassageLuXe Continues Upward Climb as Top Franchise Brand in Prestigious National Ranking"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/13cf5c6e-08d9-407b-89a9-d008e06c3c46
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20211021_massageluxe_continues_upward_climb_as_top_franchise_brand_in_prestigious_na.html
category: "Beauty & Wellness"
industry: "Beauty & Wellness"
published: 2021-10-21T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:12:41.670Z
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# MassageLuXe Continues Upward Climb as Top Franchise Brand in Prestigious National Ranking

**TL;DR:** MassageLuXe has advanced to number 366 in the Franchise Times Top 400 list, recognizing the brand's rapid expansion and growth. The brand is planning to expand to 250 locations in the next five years.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2021-10-21. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20211021_massageluxe_continues_upward_climb_as_top_franchise_brand_in_prestigious_na.html).*

## Story

The Franchise Times Top 400 is the most comprehensive ranking of the 400 largest U.S. franchise systems. It’s backed by more than 20 years of research and it is among the most objective rankings available.

Previously known as the Top 200+, Franchise Times renamed its annual ranking of the 400 largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales to better encompass the biggest brands in franchising, along with promising young concepts in growth mode.

MassageLuXe had 67 units last year and is on the fast track to 250 locations in the next 5 years. The brand is 100% franchised.

“We are thrilled to not only be included on this competitive list, but to also see an improvement in our ranking,” says Kristen Pechacek, Chief Growth Officer for MassageLuXe. “Our ascension on the Franchise Times Top 400 is exemplary of the strength of our franchise model and our franchise family. It is an honor for us to receive this recognition, and it’s a testament to the hardworking franchise owners who persevered through last year’s unprecedented challenges.”

Although Franchise Times changed the name of the list, the publication’s Editor in Chief, Laura Michaels says that was the only revision.

“The rigorous approach to research remains the same,” says Michaels. “The project is the result of a five-month research and reporting effort that leads to the most credible and objective franchise ranking available.”

Founded in 2008 in St. Louis, Missouri, MassageLuXe is a fast-growing franchise-based spa company with a mission to provide an unparalleled experience that supports and encourages health, well-being, and quality of life. MassageLuXe delivers the highest quality massage, facial, and waxing services in a comfortable, relaxing, and luxurious environment.

Massage is a service that improves health, promotes relaxation and overall well-being for the consumer, and has been practiced throughout the world for thousands of years. MassageLuXe currently has 69 locations across 16 states and is planning to expand to 250 locations in the next five years.

The Franchise Times Top 400 is the only ranking by the systemwide sales and units of the largest 400 U.S.-based franchise brands. Published in the October issue and available in a searchable database online, the Franchise Times Top 400 also analyzes industry sectors based on percentage change in sales growth, reports the 10 fastest-growing franchises by four different measures, and includes exclusive news stories about the biggest names in franchising. The rankings and full report, and the searchable online database, are available at www.franchisetimes.com/top-400-2021.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- Beauty & Wellness (sector)
- franchise ranking (topic)
- Franchise Times (publication)
- st louis (location)
- MassageLuXe (company)
- Kristen Pechacek (person)
- Laura Michaels (person)
- growth mode (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20211021_massageluxe_continues_upward_climb_as_top_franchise_brand_in_prestigious_na.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/13cf5c6e-08d9-407b-89a9-d008e06c3c46).