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Rank no. 285 – The Joint Corp. – US
Products & Services: Chiropractic services
Number of Locations: 136
Total Investment: $110.16K – 271.01K
Founded: 1999
Began Franchising: 2003
About The Joint Corp.
Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, The Joint Corp. began franchising chiropractic clinics in 2003. Each location offers walk-in chiropractic adjustments, with no insurance necessary, as well as a membership program for patients to receive routine chiropractic care.
Franchise Units
| YEAR | U.S. | CANADIAN | INTERNATIONAL | COMPANY OWNED |
| 2013 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $110,175 – $271,025
Franchise Fee: $29,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $29,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Net Worth: $100,000
Liquid Cash Available: $100,000
OPERATIONS
38% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 – 5. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% 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: 3 days.
Ongoing Support: Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Lease Negotiation
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: PR
