MEDIchair vs The Joint Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
MEDIchair Franchise
The Joint Franchise
Investment $350,000$183,497 - $378,697
Franchise Fee $50,000$39,900
Royalty Fee 5% of annual gross sales7%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19851999
Year Franchised -2003
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
MEDIchair Franchise
The Joint Franchise
Experience --

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

Training & Support
 
MEDIchair Franchise
The Joint Franchise
Training -On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 43 hours
Support -Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
Operations -Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 3 - 5

Expansion Plans
 
MEDIchair Franchise
The Joint Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion NoYes

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 The Joint

The Joint Chiropractic franchise has taken the chiropractic industry by storm and risen from a small number of stores to over 350 locations open across the country in less than a decade. The Joint offers customers a monthly membership and low costs for basic chiropractic care - starting at $39 per visit. No appointments required, no insurance needed and offering extended evening and weekend hours has given an entire generation of customers access to the health and wellness benefits of chiropractic maintenance care.

Veteran Incentives  15% off franchise fee
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#6 in Gator's Top franchises.
#78 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#58 in Franchise 500 for 2021.