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Rank no. 405 – Doctors Express – US
Products & Services: Urgent-care services
Number of Locations: 69
Total Investment: $743K – 1.12M
Founded: 2005
Began Franchising: 2008
About Doctors Express
Doctors Express was founded in 2005 by Dr. Scott Burger, a board-certified emergency-room doctor. The company began franchising in 2008. Each location offers urgent-care services, including treatment for acute illnesses and non-life-threatening injuries, minor surgical care, x-ray and laboratory services, travel vaccinations and pharmacy services.
Franchise Units
| YEAR | U.S. | CANADIAN | INTERNATIONAL | COMPANY OWNED |
| 2013 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $743,000 – $1,124,500
Franchise Fee: $55,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: Term of agreement renewable
Franchise Fee: $55,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: Term of agreement renewable
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Net Worth: $700,000
Liquid Cash Available: $350,000
OPERATIONS
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators).
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At franchisee’s location: 1 week. At master locations : as needed.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives, Lease Negotiation
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
