MEDIchair vs Doctors Express Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
MEDIchair Franchise
Doctors Express Franchise
Investment $350,000$743,500 - $1,124,500
Franchise Fee $50,000$55,000
Royalty Fee 5% of annual gross sales6%
Advertising Fee -$1,000/mo. Local 1% Nat'l
Year Founded 1985-
Year Franchised --
Term Of Agreement -15 years +5+5+5+5
Term Of Agreement -15 years +5+5+5+5
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
MEDIchair Franchise
Doctors Express Franchise
Experience -You don't necessarily need experience in medical care. We look for franchisees that have business management and sales skills, and a desire to make a difference in people's lives. In addition, we believe physicians may find Doctors Express a great business.

Financing Options
 
MEDIchair Franchise
Doctors Express Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
MEDIchair Franchise
Doctors Express Franchise
Training -

Multi-day detailed training session prior to the time of your opening plus on-site assistance as you initiate operations.
Support -

Detailed operating manual, the rights to use our trademarks, and the license to utilize Doctors Express Operating model and national vendor rates.
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
MEDIchair Franchise
Doctors Express 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 Doctors Express

After years of perfecting our service offering and business model, we have created the Doctors Express urgent care network, providing essential health care services nationally. We are now offering this excellent business opportunity to select individuals who possess the desire to own their own company and earn an excellent living while helping residents of their community! "The Doctors Express franchise program represents an excellent opportunity for business investors and physicians seeking to own their own business, while at the same time providing necessary care and health services in their own communities." Prime territories including Master Franchise opportunities are available throughout the US.

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