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MOBILITY PLUS STORES
Mobility Plus Stores franchises operate showrooms that sell, service, and rent new and used mobility-related products, including scooters, power wheelchairs, portable ramps, scooter lifts, manual mobility aids, and related accessories. Franchisees may receive referrals from US Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers near their locations, with payments processed through the franchisor. The target market primarily consists of elderly, disabled, or handicapped individuals, including military veterans.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% ad fund + $399/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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A brand-new entrant in the mobility aids niche, Mobility Plus Stores launched franchising in 2023 and already shows unusual traction through federal lending programs. With VA referral partnerships teased in the FDD, and a surprising volume of SBA-backed deals despite its youth, this system raises eyebrows for rapid validation. But without disclosed earnings in Item 19, does the loan momentum signal real scalability or hidden risks?
Item 7 lays out the financial entry: initial investment spans $168,795 to $313,595, including a $35,000 franchise fee, buildout for showrooms stocking scooters, wheelchairs, ramps, and accessories, plus inventory and working capital. Ongoing fees hit 6% royalty on gross sales, 2% brand/ad fund, and a flat $399 monthly technology fee—positioning total fees around 8% plus fixed costs, which could squeeze thin margins in a specialized retail segment. No Item 19 means no official revenue or profit figures from existing franchisees, a notable gap for a 2024 FDD that forces reliance on anecdotal validation; prospective investors must dig into FDD Items 20/21 for unit growth, though with franchising barely a year old, closure/termination data is minimal but clean so far.
System health metrics paint a cautiously optimistic picture: 10 projected new units signal franchisor ambition, while 51 SBA loans on record average $157,424 with a low 5.9% default rate—far better than many mature systems and impressive for a Miami-based newbie targeting elderly/veteran demographics. This lending activity suggests banks see viability in the VA-fed referral model, but the absence of earnings transparency amplifies risks in a market sensitive to healthcare reimbursement shifts. For hands-on operators eyeing steady B2C demand, it's a ground-floor play with momentum, yet the lack of proven unit-level economics demands extra scrutiny before committing.
Analysis based on the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How MOBILITY PLUS STORES Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Specialty Retail
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MOBILITY PLUS STORES Current | $169K – $314K | $35K | 6.0% | 0 |
| MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS | $48K – $260K | N/A | N/A | 797 |
| CORNWELL | $80K – $324K | N/A | N/A | 793 |
| BATTERIES PLUS | $285K – $537K | $50K | 5.0% | 601 |
| PET SUPPLIES PLUS | $537K – $2.0M | $50K | 3.0% | 502 |
| WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED | $227K – $379K | $40K | 4.0% | 340 |
Specialty Retail Average 47 franchises | $284K – $703K | $39K | 5.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 47 Specialty Retail franchises by location count.
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for MOBILITY PLUS STORES franchisees (2020 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
51 SBA loans on record
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4 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a MOBILITY PLUS STORES franchise ranges from $168,795 to $313,595. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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