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Relax the Back Corporation
 PROFILE
Relax the Back tries to take the "ERRRGG!" out of ergonomic injuries and chronic back pain. The company offers over 300 muscle-soothing products for the office, home, and gym, including massage loungers, recliners, desk chairs, custom mattresses, back and neck supports, educational tapes, and massage oils. Doctors and therapists advise the company on product decisions. Subsidiary BackSaver Products, a manufacturer of back products, is the company's largest supplier. Founded in 1986 by an osteopath, Relax the Back operates more than 100 stores (about 75% are franchised) in Canada and the US. Owner Dairl Johnson purchased the company in 1996 after being a customer and a franchisee.

 COMPETITION
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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: January
1999 Sales (mil.): 62.50
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 25.0%
Employees: 200
Revenue per employee: $312,500.00

 KEY PEOPLE
• Dairl Johnson
    CEO
• Pam Hicks
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
15901 Hawthorn Blvd., Ste. 410
Lawndale, CA 90260
US
Phone: 310-416-1077
Fax: 310-416-1076
Online: Web Site

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