MEDIchair vs Union Ergonomics Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of MEDIchair vs Union Ergonomics including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
MEDIchair Franchise
Union Ergonomics Franchise
Investment $350,000$200,000
Franchise Fee $50,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 5% of annual gross sales5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19852007
Year Franchised -2008
Term Of Agreement -10 years + 10
Term Of Agreement -10 years + 10
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
MEDIchair Franchise
Union Ergonomics Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
MEDIchair Franchise
Union Ergonomics Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
MEDIchair Franchise
Union Ergonomics Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
MEDIchair Franchise
Union Ergonomics Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About MEDIchair

MEDIchair, a LifeMark Health Management company, is North America's largest and fastest growing Home Medical Equipment (HME) franchise company with stores coast-to-coast across Canada. MEDIchair stores carry a comprehensive line of products including wheelchairs, scooters, lift chairs, bathroom safety products, home accessibility solutions and soft/disposable personal health care products such as incontinence supplies, wound care, compression and bracing. These specialty products are designed to enhance the quality of life for people experiencing disabilities, injuries, surgeries and aging. MEDIchair prides itself on providing caring, knowledgeable and highly trained consultants committed to finding the right home health care product solution for each customer.

About Union Ergonomics

We at Union Ergonomics are dedicated to help union members work better. Currently union workers have to wait long before obtaining appointments due to popularity of our services and the fact that we are one of the few centers in Canada offering ergonomics services and supplies to workers. We would like to see Union Ergonomics in every corner of the world so all workers could have access to ergonomic services. As such we are franchising this unique concept at a very affordable franchise fee and royalty. We also provide financial assistance to qualified franchisees who need financial help in opening up a new Union Ergonomics location. Everyone; regardless of previous work experience may apply to be a franchisee of Union Ergonomics. You do not have to be a doctor, health professional or have any business background to be a franchisee of Union Ergonomics. You need to be a person dedicated to providing great services to workers. Full training and on-going support will be provided to all franchisees. The following countries have standard ergonomics health coverage for workers. They are the ideal territories to establish an Union Ergonomics franchise. Currently we only accept applications from these countries: Canada (all provinces), United States (all states), Australia, Britain, France, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Bahamas, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Germany, Austria, Japan, Singapore, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, Greece, South Korea, South Africa, and Mexico.