Great American BackRub vs BioPed Footcare Centres Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Great American BackRub vs BioPed Footcare Centres including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Great American BackRub Franchise
BioPed Footcare Centres Franchise
Investment $100,000 - $150,000$162,000 - $225,000
Franchise Fee $37,000$29,700
Royalty Fee 6%-
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Year Founded 19981980
Year Franchised 19981985
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
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Business Experience Requirements

 
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Financing Options

 
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Training & Support

 
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Training All new franchisees must attend and successfully complete the 5-day franchisee-training program at specified GABR Canada facilities.-
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Expansion Plans

 
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Company Overviews

About Great American BackRub

The Great American Backrub is a reliable and reputable provider of on-site Massage Therapy services in Toronto. We have been in business since June 1998 and have 8 stores in the Greater Toronto area. Our stores are all located in prime shopping malls.

About BioPed Footcare Centres

Since 1981, our NOW 75+ BioPed Footcare Centres have been dedicated to aiding individuals who seek relief from foot and lower limb bio-mechanical problems. Our highly trained Pedorthists are uniquely qualified to evaluate, design and custom manufacture the highest quality orthotics in our onsite labs. Our Centres carry all types of fashionable orthopedic footwear. We create a "total patient care experience" resulting in a truly customized, complete patient solution.

Throughout more than 60 full-service Centers and satellite clinics across Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, our Canadian Certified Pedorthists specialize in assessing and providing non-surgical treatment for conditions related to the functions of the feet and lower limbs. All BioPed Centers have on-site labs where we manufacture a full range of orthoses (orthotics) and can provide patients with the convenience of adjustments and specialized fitting services. We also carry a wide variety of fashionable, orthopaedic-quality footwear which can be customized if necessary for almost any foot irregularity. With each patient we treat, we strive to alleviate pain, increase comfort and stability and improve quality of life - and do so with exceptional, personalized care.

BioPed is actively seeking qualified individuals to expand our brand across Canada! If you wish to learn more about exciting franchise opportunities or would be interested in converting your existing clinic and joining the BioPed network, please contact us.