Mr. Michele Merhib, a certified massage therapist, is the founder of an International franchise with over 50 locations in the U.S. This single mom of two teenagers recently announced her first International success by opening a massage studio franchise in Costa Rica and selling the Irish master franchise rights.

The Fitness Together Franchise Corporation (FTFC) approached me, at first I was very hesitant, but then I did my due diligence and found the success they had achieved in the personal training industry. I interviewed many of their franchisees and personally spoke with local employees to understand how the organization treated people, I quickly became convinced that FTFC was the right franchise business for me.

As the founder of elements therapeutic massage, Micheles organization has 51 franchise locations with the first international franchise location now open in Costa Rica. They have also recently sold a master franchise territory in Ireland. Locating the right franchisee for a location is one thing, but being able to support that new business owner, help them set up properly, negotiate the best lease and have enough clients at their grand opening.