MEDIchair vs Smile Source Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
MEDIchair Franchise
Smile Source Franchise
Investment $350,000$27,800 - $435,000
Franchise Fee $50,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5% of annual gross sales-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19852006
Year Franchised -2006
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
MEDIchair Franchise
Smile Source Franchise
Experience --

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

Training & Support
 
MEDIchair Franchise
Smile Source Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
MEDIchair Franchise
Smile Source Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
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 Smile Source

"Smile

Smile Source is dedicated to preserving the elite business of independent dentistry and providing highly personalized services delivered through a unique heritage of shared expertise.
There is no initial franchise fee. The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Smile Source franchise is $60,500 to $435,000 if you open a new office and $27,800 to $86,200 if you convert an existing office. None of this amount is paid to the franchisor or any affiliate.