Recognition announced during Women’s History Month highlights opportunities for women entrepreneurs and female leadership at the growing spa franchise

ST. LOUIS, Mo., – (March 18, 2026) – MassageLuXe, one of the nation’s fastest-growing spa franchises, has been named one of the 2026 Top Franchises for Women by Franchise Business Review, recognizing the brand as a standout opportunity for women entrepreneurs in franchising.

The recognition comes during National Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the achievements and leadership of women across industries. For MassageLuXe, the honor highlights the brand’s ongoing commitment to supporting women in business and creating pathways for entrepreneurship within the growing wellness sector.

MassageLuXe is led by CEO Kristen Pechacek, whose leadership reflects the brand’s focus on empowering women both within its corporate team and across its franchise network. As a female executive leading a national franchise brand, Pechacek represents the growing presence of women in leadership roles throughout the franchising industry.

“Being named a Top Franchise for Women is an incredible honor, especially during Women’s History Month,” Pechacek said. “We are proud to support women who want to pursue entrepreneurship and build successful businesses while making wellness more accessible in their communities.”

MassageLuXe continues to expand its national footprint with a membership based spa model offering massage therapy, facials and other wellness services. The brand’s approach focuses on delivering high quality spa experiences while providing franchise owners with the tools and operational support needed to grow their businesses.

“Women play an increasingly important role in shaping the future of franchising, and recognition like this highlights brands that prioritize opportunity, leadership and long term success for female entrepreneurs,” said Pechacek. “Across the MassageLuXe system, women serve in a variety of leadership roles, from franchise ownership to operations and corporate leadership.”

The recognition from Franchise Business Review underscores MassageLuXe’s commitment to supporting women in franchising. As the brand celebrates the honor during Women’s History Month, it also recognizes the growing impact of women entrepreneurs across the franchise community.

MassageLuXe is currently looking for growth-focused franchise partners across the country and is offering a 50 percent off the franchise fee for qualified candidates. To learn more about available opportunities, visit https://massageluxe.com/franchise-opportunities/.

To see the full list of the 2026 award winners, visit https://www.global-franchise.com/awards/winners.

For more information about MassageLuXe, visit https://massageluxe.com.

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About MassageLuXe

Founded in 2007 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 104 locations across 20+ states and plans to double in size in the next three years.

Media Contact:

Jordyn Whitted, Thunderly Marketing

(704) 848-7811 | jwhitted@thunderlymarketing.com

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