Pritikin
Pritikin ICR LLC offers licenses to health care providers such as hospitals and cardiology practices to certify portions of their existing facilities to operate Pritikin-certified intensive cardiac rehabilitation (ICR) programs using the proprietary Pritikin Program, which emphasizes lifestyle changes including diet, exercise, and education. The business model involves training providers' staff, providing certification, proprietary materials, and ongoing support, with fees based on reimbursements from services. Target market is established health care facilities seeking CMS-approved ICR programs for Medicare-reimbursed cardiac rehab services.
Franchise Costs
16% certification payment (hospital outpatient) or 18.5% (physician offices) of Medicare reimbursement per session + $50 per patient educational materials
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data from 104 licensees (franchised units) for calendar year 2024 reporting average and median completed ICR sessions.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Pritikin Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Medical Services (ranked #1 of 22)
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Medical Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pritikin Current | $6K – $52K | N/A | 16.0% | 145 |
| VISION SOURCE | $100K – $450K | N/A | 2.5% | 3,007 |
| THE JOINT CHIROPRACTIC (UNIT) | $254K – $521K | $40K | 7.0% | 696 |
| AFC/AMERICAN FAMILY CARE | $956K – $1.5M | $60K | 6.0% | 304 |
| THE MEDICINE SHOPPE OR MEDICINE SHOPPE | $513K – $896K | N/A | 3.0% | 271 |
| ANY LAB TEST NOW | $171K – $298K | $55K | 7.0% | 237 |
Medical Services Average 22 franchises | $257K – $533K | $59K | 6.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 22 Medical Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+16 more states
Franchisee Contacts
191 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Pritikin franchise ranges from $5,730 to $51,980. Ongoing royalty fees are 16.0% of gross sales.
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