I Told My Grandfather I would Check Into this.

Jason,

It's Not that Easy of a business that their web site tries to portray...

Getting the right locations Cost money... Time, Hard work, in negotiating those Win-Win business deals and massage chair placements...

I've seen some other massage chair vending concepts in Hospitals, Airports etc. and as Martin mentioned not much activity...

Another Big Problem with this business model is Wear and Tear... Consumers and People using and passing by these type of units Treat them with very little care including Vandalism... Giving the concept a Poor appearance and extremely High costs to maintain a profitable business...

Great to hear that your grandfather is 91 and has been self employed for 75 years...

I regularly Network and Spend Lots of time with many Seniors helping where I can... Many are still in businesses, some retired... But the Knowledge they offer is Amazing... The Advice I get is Priceless...

At 91 and a millionaire... There's definitely Better ideas and ways to to keep busy... Smart Investing Brings in more than a little money every month...

If any SowPubbers want a Great Massage business idea without having to Do the Massages...

Startup a Massage Referral network... Just like a Contractor Referral network BUT with the Specialized niche of Mobile Massage services...

Here's the business Model to Study and Learn from...

You'll Love the Ongoing Recurring income...
http://gomassage.com/

Phil

Jason, here's an alternate idea off-shoot (or 2):

People are on their feet a lot and often go into restrooms and remove shoes and do a manual massage of their feet. Foot massagers are easier to handle, probably easier to place, and my guess is they'd get a lot more use. If I'm not mistaken, they do have ones that are safe and sanitary for commercial use. If not...well, there's another idea for someone to pick up and run with if they're inventive enough

Good luck!

Sandi Bowman