Massage Envy, the nation’s largest massage franchise, says it is planning to “strengthen” its policies after more than 180 women have come forward with accusations of sexual assault against the company’s massage therapists and managers. According to a report published by Buzzfeed News on Sunday, scores of former clients have accused Massage Envy’s employees of criminal behavior, including unwanted groping, fondling and sexual assault. Franchisees and managers, too, have been accused of mishandling or covering up incidents of alleged sexual misconduct. Victims also say that in many of these cases Massage Envy did not take any immediate action against the offending masseurs. "Each of these incidents is heartbreaking for us and for the franchisees that operate Massage Envy locations, and we will never stop looking for ways to help our franchisees provide a safe environment at Massage Envy franchise locations,” said the company.

Source: Fox News November 27, 2017 14:55 UTC