Chapter 1793 Old Lu's Massage Plan

The apprentices who have completed their training have already started charging for massages, while those who are still lacking in skills are currently working as intern massage therapists, giving trial massages.

Currently, a massage parlor typically has around 60-80 employees. Massage parlors in big cities like Shanghai and Kyoto tend to have more employees.

Currently, there are 140 stores nationwide. After a year of operation, they have established a certain number of regular customers.

"What about the shops? How are their revenues these days?"

Lu Mingfeng asked.

Lao Lu's massage parlors had already started expanding to cities across the country, but because they were newly opened, there weren't many customers getting massages yet.

However, thanks to the initial free trial program and Lao Lu's massage skills, he accumulated a group of loyal customers.

"Mr. Lu, Lao Lu Massage in first-tier cities like Kyoto, Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou is currently packed with customers."

"Currently, you need to make an appointment at least 7 days in advance to get a massage at the store."

The assistant spoke up.

"What about other second-tier cities?"

Lu Mingfeng asked.

"There are fewer customers in second-tier cities, with about 40% of the beds vacant every day. However, based on the customer growth trend, it is showing a steady upward trend."

"I believe that in another six months, we will be able to be just like those first-tier cities."

The assistant spoke.

"Why?"

Lu Mingfeng looked puzzled upon hearing this.

I don't understand why massages are already in high demand in first-tier cities, while second-tier cities still have 40% of their beds available.

"Mr. Lu, the main reason is the level of spending power. There are many more people with high spending power in first-tier cities, and more people are willing to try new massage parlors."

"Many of these high-spending customers become repeat customers after experiencing our massages."

"There are far fewer high-spending consumers in second-tier cities, so fewer people are willing to try our Lao Lu massage."

"This results in massage parlors in second-tier cities accumulating customers more slowly."

The assistant began to explain.

Without advertising, most massage parlors initially attract customers who come in after seeing the shop.

"Is that so?"

Lu Mingfeng nodded upon hearing this, and then asked.

"So how is the overall skill level of our massage parlors now?"

"Mr. Lu, if we only include massage parlors in those first-tier cities, those massage parlors are currently all profitable."

"So what's the overall cost?"

"Mr. Lu, if we consider the overall picture, our Lao Lu Massage is currently in a state of almost breaking even."

Lu Mingfeng's face lit up with joy upon hearing his assistant's words.

"So, in that case, Lao Lu Massage is no longer operating at a loss."

"That's the current situation. However, we've already recruited 10,000 new trainees. If we include the salaries of these 10,000 trainees, we're still operating at a loss."

"However, at present, the number of massage parlor customers in other cities is still growing slowly, and it will take time for the number of massage customers to grow to a certain level."

"Once Lao Lu Massage enters a fully profitable phase, we will be able to turn a profit completely."

The assistant began to explain.

"That's good too, at least there's hope that our Lao Lu Massage will turn a profit."

Lu Mingfeng said with a smile that he had been a member of Tomorrow Group for quite some time.

Mr. Chen treated him very well, and he also used the Tomorrow Group to pass on his family's massage techniques.

This is the most crucial point. Without Mr. Chen, the massage technique might have been lost by his generation.

After all, no one is willing to learn massage techniques from him anymore.

As an employee of Tomorrow Group, seeing the companies run by the managers in the management group all becoming profitable, he was naturally anxious.

Now we can finally see hope of making a profit.

"By the way, now that a new batch of trainees has been recruited, how should Lao Lu Massage expand its operations?"

Lu Mingfeng looked at his assistant beside him.

He's just a massage therapist; he's lacking in company management skills.

However, the assistant in front of him had good management skills, so he would ask him about some management matters.

"President Lu, there's no rush to continue expanding. Apart from some of the more talented students, they all need at least a year of training first."

"So we'll have to wait at least a year before we talk about expansion."

The assistant offered her suggestion, saying that she had worked there as an assistant for a long time and had some knowledge of massage training.

Old Lu's massage skills cannot be learned quickly, and massage is not a joke. If you go out for a massage without proper training, there is a chance of problems.

She had seen cases where massage therapists, due to their lack of skill, had damaged customers' spines.

Tomorrow Group has always had a good reputation, and she doesn't want to cause problems and damage the company's reputation due to short-sightedness here.

"Okay, then I'll do as you say. I'll spend more time observing the training of new trainees during this period."

Lu Mingfeng nodded upon hearing this, and after his assistant left, he couldn't wait to start editing the report.

Old Lu Massage is about to turn a profit, and naturally, we need to report this to General Manager Chen.

...............

The next day,

Tomorrow Group President's Office,

"Mr. Chen, 'Tinic' has become a huge hit overseas, with even better reviews than in China, and its box office is soaring."

"Blue Film Studio has made a budget, and this time the box office of [Tinic] will be at least 300 billion."

Shen Rou said excitedly, "This is because The Titanic has broken the highest box office record."

Chen Mo listened to Shen Rou's words and nodded calmly.

Over the past few days, he has been keeping an eye on the situation of "Tiany" from time to time, and he was already mentally prepared for the box office performance of "Tiany".

Therefore, I didn't have much of an impression of Shen Rou's report.

"Yes, I understand. Is there anything else?"

Chen Mo nodded and said.

"Mr. Chen, here is a report from Lao Lu Massage. Please take a look."

As Shen Rou spoke, she placed the report on the table and then returned to her office.

Chen Mo's gaze fell on the massage report from Lao Lu on the table, and a thought flickered in his mind.

Since his last investment and expansion, Old Lu's massage parlor has not paid any special attention to this place.

However, in the previous times when the profit and loss were tallied, Old Lu's Massage had always been in a state of loss.

But now is the time to write a report.

Could it be...