Great American BackRub vs Physical Therapy Now Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Great American BackRub Franchise
Physical Therapy Now Franchise
Investment $100,000 - $150,000$175,500 - $301,000
Franchise Fee $37,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%-5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19982011
Year Franchised 19982015
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Great American BackRub Franchise
Physical Therapy Now Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Great American BackRub Franchise
Physical Therapy Now Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/-Yes/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Great American BackRub Franchise
Physical Therapy Now Franchise
Training All new franchisees must attend and successfully complete the 5-day franchisee-training program at specified GABR Canada facilities. On-The-Job Training: 21.5 hours Classroom Training: 10 hours Additional Training: Online training
Support -Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Site Selection
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 - 4


Expansion Plans

 
Great American BackRub Franchise
Physical Therapy Now Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

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 Physical Therapy Now

Physical Therapy NOW ™ has revolutionized the physical therapy industry with its approach in the industry. Whether it is a new practice or converting an already existing physical therapy practice, Physical Therapy NOW ™ is the right choice. As the industry is rapidly expanding the physical therapy and occupational therapy industry will be a very stable industry.

Veteran Incentives    10% off franchise fee

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