Onward Physical Therapy franchise
An Onward Physical Therapy franchisee provides physical therapy through licensed doctoral-trained therapists. At the end of 2025 there were 49 Onward Physical Therapy locations in the US, 48 franchised and 1 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $37K–$147K
- Franchise fee
- $0
- Royalty
- 10%, with annual cap
- Locations, 2025
- 49+33 in 2 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- Not on the SBA Franchise Directory
From Onward Physical Therapy, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a Onward Physical Therapy franchise costs
Opening standard new business costs an estimated $36,700 to $146,500. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Onward Physical Therapy, LLC, 2026 filing, page 19
Onward Physical Therapy franchise fee
The franchise fee is $0, No initial franchise fee.. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Onward Physical Therapy, LLC, 2026 filing, page 18
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 10% of gross sales, currently capped at $50,000 per calendar year; the cap may change on notice and fees are subject to inflation adjustments. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Onward Physical Therapy, LLC, 2026 filing, page 14
Sales and earnings
No figures Onward Physical Therapy does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Onward Physical Therapy, LLC, 2026 filing, page 46
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 (+6) | 1 | – |
| 2024 | 30 (+9) | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 48 (+18) | 1 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: Onward Physical Therapy, LLC, 2026 filing, page 46
