How many MEDICAP PHARMACY franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, MEDICAP PHARMACY has 59 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1974.

Can you get an SBA loan for a MEDICAP PHARMACY franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for MEDICAP PHARMACY franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is MEDICAP PHARMACY a good franchise to buy?

MEDICAP PHARMACY shows several positive indicators: low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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MEDICAP PHARMACY

Medicap Pharmacies Incorporated offers franchises for operating retail pharmacies under the Medicap Pharmacy® name, marks, and system, providing prescription drugs, non-prescription medicines, health and beauty products, and additional services like wellness programs. The business model involves franchisees running stores with access to support services, pharmaceutical inventory from Cardinal Health affiliates, and optional Retail Solutions programs. The target market is the general public, with elderly persons comprising a disproportionate share due to the aging population.

FDD Year:

59locations

$513K–$896K

Since 1974

RetailDublin, OHCardinal Health, Inc.www.medicap.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

Initial Investment

$513,050 – $895,653

Royalty Rate

3.00%

Brand Fund

N/A

3% of Gross Sales continuing license fee (or $599/mo fixed if electing 95% Cardinal Health pharmaceutical purchases) + optional monthly Retail Solutions fees ($55-$1,015 per service). No mandatory brand advertising fund.

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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MEDICAP PHARMACY Franchise Analysis

Ever wondered if a pharmacy franchise from a major supplier like Cardinal Health could be your ticket to steady retail health, or if recent dips signal caution? The FDD hints at robust support but skips Item 19 earnings data, while SBA financing history and location shifts offer clues without full transparency. What happens when a 50-year system contracts—opportunity or red flag?

Item 7 lays out the initial investment at $513,050 to $895,653, covering build-out for a retail pharmacy stocking prescriptions, OTC meds, beauty products, and wellness services. Royalty hits 3% of gross sales, but opt for 95% Cardinal Health pharma purchases and it drops to a $599 monthly fixed fee—smart for high-volume operators—plus optional Retail Solutions add-ons from $55 to $1,015 monthly. No brand fund eases ongoing costs, and with headquarters in Dublin, OH, since 1974, franchisees tap inventory and systems from the parent powerhouse.

System health raises eyebrows: 63 locations in 2024 shrank to 59 in 2025 (-6% growth), with 6 terminations, 4 transfers, and just 5 projected new units. No Item 19 means no median revenues or profits to benchmark, forcing reliance on 15 SBA loans averaging $507,613—solid financing proof but check defaults. Elderly-heavy demographics promise demand amid aging boomers, yet contraction suggests saturation or execution hurdles; weigh if your market bucks the trend before diving in.

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Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How MEDICAP PHARMACY Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 87% of Medical Services franchises
One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Medical Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
MEDICAP PHARMACY Current	$513K – $896K	N/A	3.0%	59
VISION SOURCE	$100K – $450K	N/A	2.5%	3,027
THE JOINT CHIROPRACTIC (UNIT)	$254K – $521K	$40K	7.0%	696
AFC/AMERICAN FAMILY CARE	$948K – $1.5M	$60K	6.0%	327
THE MEDICINE SHOPPE OR MEDICINE SHOPPE	$513K – $896K	N/A	3.0%	271
ANY LAB TEST NOW	$183K – $318K	$55K	7.0%	247
Medical Services Average 23 franchises	$281K – $571K	$59K	6.5%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 23 Medical Services franchises by location count.