THE JOINT CHIROPRACTIC (UNIT)
The Joint Corp. offers franchises for cash-basis, private-pay chiropractic clinics operating under the THE JOINT® brand, providing chiropractic services to the public through a membership model without accepting insurance. Franchisees may directly own and operate clinics (Franchised Clinics) if qualified under state laws or manage clinics on behalf of a professional corporation (Managed Clinics). The target market includes the general public in need of chiropractic services, competing in a developed industry with other healthcare providers.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty (min $700/mo) + 2% brand fund (up to 3%) + $599/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How THE JOINT CHIROPRACTIC (UNIT) Compares
Key Insights
- #2 largest franchise system in Medical Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
THE JOINT CHIROPRACTIC (UNIT) Current | $254K – $521K | $40K | 7.0% | 696 |
| VISION SOURCE | $100K – $450K | N/A | 2.5% | 3,007 |
| 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 |
| ANY LAB TEST NOW | $145K – $272K | $40K | 8.0% | 221 |
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 (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
+26 more states
Franchisee Contacts
882 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)
Arbitration by multiple franchisees alleging breach of contract, wrongful termination, fraud, and California Franchise Investment Law violations; settled mutually.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
Eric J. Simon, Vice President of Franchise Development, filed Chapter 7 on May 31, 2014 (discharged September 15, 2014).
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a THE JOINT CHIROPRACTIC (UNIT) franchise ranges from $254,250 to $520,800. This includes a franchise fee of $39,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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