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The Massage Company prepares for UK expansion
POSTED 03 May 2018 . BY Tom Walker
The Massage Company top team: co-founder Elliot Walker (left) with John Holman, director of spa training (centre) and Charlie Thompson, operations director and co-founder (right) Credit: The Massage Company
The Massage Company is gearing up to open two new sites this year, as the business looks to expand its footprint in the UK.

The franchise-based venture was launched in 2016 by UK Spa Association chair Charlie Thompson and Elliot Walker, former MD of skin care company Murad.

It has so far opened a single site in Camberley in Surrey and is now preparing to double the size of its portfolio each year.

The company secured its first multi-site franchise agreement last year and in total plans to have between 30 and 50 sites open in the next five years.

Founder Charlie Thompson said that the business has now launched a recruitment drive and is looking for both franchisees and spa staff.

"Our aim is to 'educate' the UK public and to establish massages as part of people's approach to a better and more balanced lifestyle," Thompson told Leisure Opportunities.

"To help with that, we're the first in the UK to introduce a monthly membership model, which has met with much success in the US."
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The Massage Company prepares for UK expansion
POSTED 03 May 2018 . BY Tom Walker
The Massage Company top team: co-founder Elliot Walker (left) with John Holman, director of spa training (centre) and Charlie Thompson, operations director and co-founder (right) Credit: The Massage Company
The Massage Company is gearing up to open two new sites this year, as the business looks to expand its footprint in the UK.

The franchise-based venture was launched in 2016 by UK Spa Association chair Charlie Thompson and Elliot Walker, former MD of skin care company Murad.

It has so far opened a single site in Camberley in Surrey and is now preparing to double the size of its portfolio each year.

The company secured its first multi-site franchise agreement last year and in total plans to have between 30 and 50 sites open in the next five years.

Founder Charlie Thompson said that the business has now launched a recruitment drive and is looking for both franchisees and spa staff.

"Our aim is to 'educate' the UK public and to establish massages as part of people's approach to a better and more balanced lifestyle," Thompson told Leisure Opportunities.

"To help with that, we're the first in the UK to introduce a monthly membership model, which has met with much success in the US."
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The Massage Company has appointed CG Funk as a consultant adviser in order to drive the company’s growth in the UK.
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The Massage Company has awarded a three centre, multi-site franchise agreement to an entrepreneurial husband and wife team.
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Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat package that includes a hot yoga session that will take place in Jersey Zoo’s butterfly sanctuary.
Warner Bros Discovery collaborates on upcoming Pompeii attraction
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii is preparing to open near the world-famous archaeological site in southern Italy.
Bob Rogers hands BRC to long-serving leadership team
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers pass ownership of the business to four long-serving senior executives, while remaining actively involved with the company.
Rainer Maelzer joins Therme Group as chief entertainment officer
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Iconic Liverpool attraction opens door to new operators
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