Massage Envy Franchising is to enter Alaska with the opening of four new Envy Spa clinics after signing a multi-unit regional developer agreement with Gregg and Debbie Olsen.

The first of the new clinics will open in Anchorage during the first half of 2012, with a move into Alaska forming part of the group's "steady and strategic" growth plan.

This year has seen Massage Envy open more than 50 new sites and sell 75 franchises, taking the group's total estate to more than 700 Massage Envy and Massage Envy Spa facilities.

Founded in 2002, the group aims to offer affordable massage and spa services to consumers with "busy lifestyles at convenient times and locations", and currently spans 44 US states.

Massage Envy national director of franchise sales Lori Merrall said: "We are very excited to welcome Debbie and Gregg to the Massage Envy family and look forward to them bringing Massage Envy Spa to the residents of Alaska.

"Our success in this new market will stem directly from their vast leadership and business experience and a commitment to providing affordable and accessible massage therapy and skincare treatments to members and guests."

Debbie Olsen added: "Our goal is to provide our members and guests the ability to take charge of their own health and wellness through Massage Envy's full range of convenient, affordable and professional spa and massage services."

Details: www.massageenvy.com