NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#creditratingagency–KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to ME Funding, LLC, Series 2026-1 (Massage Envy 2026-1), a whole business securitization (WBS). Massage Envy 2026-1 represents the Issuer’s third securitization following the establishment of the master trust in 2019. KBRA anticipates withdrawing the ratings on the Issuer’s Series 2024-1, Class A-1-VFN, Class A-1-LR and Class A-2 Notes in conjunction with the issuance of the Series 2026-1 Notes, whose proceeds are being used to fully refinance the Series 2024-1 notes and pay related transaction fees and expenses. The transaction collateral includes existing and future franchise and development agreements, regional development agreements, vendor contracts, related franchisee payments and securitization intellectual property (IP).
Massage Envy Franchising, LLC (Massage Envy or the Company) is the largest franchisor in the spa services industry in the US. The Company is known for offering its customers affordable massage, skincare and recovery services in a distinctive and clean environment. As of Q3 2025, Massage Envy had 997 clinics across 49 states and the District of Columbia. As of the last twelve-month period (LTM) ending September 30, 2025 (Q3 2025), the company generated approximately $1.2 billion in systemwide sales (SWS).
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- ABS: Whole Business Securitization (WBS) ABS Global Rating Methodology
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