No Way Would I Work At a Massage Franchise—Until I Learned This

Practicing massage as an independent contractor appeals to and is an ideal choice for many massage therapists—according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of 2014, about half of massage therapists are self-employed—but working for a massage franchise can offer many benefits, including some not-so-obvious job perks. If you’re a massage therapist who is thinking about making a move from self-employment to franchise employment, you probably have many questions. Here are some answers to these major questions.