Miracle-Ear vs Family Quick Care Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Miracle-Ear vs Family Quick Care including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Miracle-Ear Franchise
Family Quick Care Franchise
Investment $119,000 - $352,500$100,000 - $250,000
Franchise Fee $30,000N/A
Royalty Fee $48.80/aid-
Advertising Fee $75/aid-
Year Founded 1948-
Year Franchised 1983-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $2K-10K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Miracle-Ear Franchise
Family Quick Care Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Miracle-Ear Franchise
    Family Quick Care Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Miracle-Ear Franchise
    Family Quick Care Franchise
    Training Ongoing training as needed-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations 80% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Miracle-Ear Franchise
    Family Quick Care Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Miracle-Ear

    Kenneth Dahlberg started Dahlberg Electronics in 1948 and began manufacturing the first Miracle-Ear hearing aids. Today, Miracle-Ear is a subsidiary of Italian hearing aid distributor Amplifon, with U.S. headquarters in Plymouth, Minnesota. Miracle-Ear's retail locations offer free hearing tests and consultations and offer service, warranty and after-care packages with their hearing aids.

    Ken Dahlberg, a World War II aviator turned electronic inventor, created the pillow radio for hospital patients' private listening. Ken's employer rejected the idea, and this inspired the founding of Dahlberg, Inc., which became the foundation of Miracle-Ear. A few short years later, we were the first to offer an in-the-ear hearing aid. Since then, Miracle-Ear has continued to introduce innovative technology to remove the barriers of hearing loss. We've taken the size of hearing aids down to models that fit entirely in the ear canal. We've made technological improvements that allow us to customize a hearing solution to your individual hearing loss profile. And we've developed customer service practices to help ensure that you are completely satisfied with the products and support you receive from your Miracle-Ear representatives nationwide.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Miracle-Ear® franchise is from $119,000 to $352,500. This includes from $35,000 to $45,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate for an exclusive territory of up to 250,000 persons. This amount may be higher if the size (population) of your exclusive territory is larger.
    Veteran Incentives 
    10% off franchise fee

    "Entrepreneur

    #98 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #84 in Franchise 500 for 2021.




    About Family Quick Care

    No medical experience needed! Are you passionate about affordable healthcare and providing one answer to the healthcare crisis? We will provide you with the training you need to open your own franchise in your area, and assist you with hiring Mid Level Providers to work your store. We will also assist you in recruiting a collaborating physician (if required by your state). Why sell sandwiches, when you can provide affordable healthcare! Primary Care Physicians - Become a part of the Retail Health Clinic revolution at little cost. A complete Family Quick Care franchise (using our proprietary software, system, and name) can cost less than 1/10th the cost of implementing an alternative EHR (Electronic Health Record) System in your current office. We will help you to own and manage your own Family Quick Care location, while still being able to continue in your own practice. Take ownership and control of the future of medicine, and get involved now! Not ready to take the plunge? Become a collaborative physician, and help us to start a Family Quick Care franchise in your area. We'll provide you with malpractice coverage and a monthly stipend to easily review medical charts from your home or office. Retail Locations and Pharmacies - Please contact us if you are interested in having a Family Quick Care clinic within your faciility. Drive patients to your pharmacy and to your OTC medication aisle.