NuSpine Chiropractic franchise
2022 filing · March 15, 2022GrowingShares sales figures
NuSpine Chiropractic at a glance
A chiropractic clinic offering adjustments on a membership and walk-in basis. At the end of 2021 there were 8 NuSpine Chiropractic locations in the US, 7 franchised and 1 company-owned.
The business
- Industry
- Health and wellness
- Franchisor
- NuSpine Franchise Systems, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchising since
- 2013
- 9 years of selling franchises
- Typical size
- 1,200–1,500 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $208K–$377K
- A NuSpine Chiropractic clinic
- Franchise fee
- $39,000
- An existing franchisee pays $35,000 for another clinic
- Royalty
- 7%
- 7% of monthly gross sales, plus 1% to the brand development fund (up to 2%)
- Brand fund
- 1%
- 1% of monthly gross sales
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2021
- 8
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 7
- Company-owned
- 1
- Change in 3 years
- +7
- Franchised locations, 2019–2021
- States
- 6
- Most in Nebraska, Nevada and Arizona
From NuSpine Franchise Systems, LLC’s 2022 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
NuSpine Chiropractic among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | NuSpine Chiropractic | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $292,575 | Costs less than 57% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $39,000 | Lower than 58% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 7% | Higher than 70% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 8 | Fewer than 65% of franchises |
How much a NuSpine Chiropractic franchise costs
Opening a NuSpine Chiropractic clinic costs an estimated $207,900 to $377,250. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are construction, leasehold improvements ($90,000 to $200,000) and initial franchise fee ($35,000 to $39,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $39,000 | |
| Construction, Leasehold Improvements | $90,000 | $200,000 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | $20,500 | $26,000 | |
| Signage | $6,000 | $12,000 | |
| Computer, Software and Point of Sales System | $5,500 | $12,500 | |
| Initial Inventory | $2,000 | $5,000 | |
| Rent Deposits | $2,500 | $6,500 | |
| Utility Deposits | $300 | $500 | |
| Insurance Deposits and Premiums | $2,000 | $6,000 | |
| Pre-opening Travel Expense | $3,000 | $4,000 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $10,000 | $15,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $7,000 | $15,000 | |
| Business Permits and Licenses | $100 | $250 | |
| Dues & Subscriptions | $0 | $500 | |
| Additional funds – 3 Months | $24,000 | $35,000 | |
| Total | $207,900 | $377,250 |
Source: NuSpine Franchise Systems, LLC, 2022 filing, page 18
NuSpine Chiropractic franchise fee
The franchise fee is $39,000, an existing franchisee pays $35,000 for another clinic. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: NuSpine Franchise Systems, LLC, 2022 filing, page 14
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7% of monthly gross sales, plus 1% to the brand development fund (up to 2%). |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1% of monthly gross sales. |
| Technology Fee | $375/month but may be increased up to $499/month |
| Transfer Fee | 50% of our then current initial franchise fee |
| Initial and Additional Training | $500 per person per day plus expenses |
| Minimum Local Advertising | $1,750 per month, or 4% of monthly Gross Sales, whichever is greater |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: NuSpine Franchise Systems, LLC, 2022 filing, page 14
Other fees as filed, from pages 15–16. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures NuSpine Chiropractic publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: NuSpine Franchise Systems, LLC, 2022 filing, page 43
SBA loans to NuSpine Chiropractic franchisees
Lenders approved 4 SBA 7(a) loans for NuSpine Chiropractic franchisees from 2022 to 2024, $1.58M in all. One has been paid in full; none was charged off. The other 3 haven’t ended yet.
A charged-off loan is one written off as uncollectible. See SBA franchise loans for how 7(a) and 504 loans work.
Source: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan data, as of September 30, 2026
How NuSpine Chiropractic compares
Of the 199 health and wellness franchises on this site, NuSpine Chiropractic is the 91st cheapest to open and the 104th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | NuSpine Chiropractic | Typical health and wellness brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $208K | $224K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $377K | $498K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $39K | $45K | $40K |
| Royalty | 7% | 6% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| US locations | 8 | 10 | 21 |
| Closed or left per year | 0% | 5.3% | – |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 125 of 199 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 199 brands in health and wellness franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 (+1) | 1 | +1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 (+6) | 1 | +6 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: NuSpine Franchise Systems, LLC, 2022 filing, page 46
Where NuSpine Chiropractic locations are
At the end of 2021, NuSpine Chiropractic had locations in 6 states. The most are in Nebraska, Nevada and Arizona.
- Nebraska2
- Nevada2
- Arizona1
- California1
- Georgia1
- Texas1
Source: NuSpine Franchise Systems, LLC, 2022 filing, page 47
Who owns NuSpine Chiropractic?
NuSpine Chiropractic franchises are sold by NuSpine Franchise Systems, LLC. Its filing names no parent company.
From NuSpine Franchise Systems, LLC’s 2022 filing, page 8.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | Yes. The filing describes past or pending cases involving the franchisor, its affiliates or its executives on pages 13–14. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: NuSpine Franchise Systems, LLC, 2022 filing, litigation on pages 13–14, bankruptcy on page 14
NuSpine Chiropractic filings
The figures on this page come from NuSpine Franchise Systems, LLC’s 2022 filing, issued March 15, 2022, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 filing | March 15, 2022 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2019–2021 |
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