The Joint Chiropractic franchise
The Joint Chiropractic runs walk-in chiropractic clinics in retail centers, selling memberships and packages instead of billing insurance. Because of state law, the franchisee often manages the clinic for a professional corporation that employs the licensed chiropractors. At the end of 2023 there were 935 The Joint Chiropractic locations in the US, 800 franchised and 135 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $254K–$521K
- Franchise fee
- $39,900
- Royalty
- 7%
- Locations, 2023
- 935+285 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 2010
- Franchisor based in
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- No exclusive territory
- Financing
- None offered
From The Joint Corp’s 2024 filing.
How much a The Joint Chiropractic franchise costs
Opening one clinic costs an estimated $254,250 to $520,800. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: The Joint Corp, 2024 filing, page 24
The Joint Chiropractic franchise fee
The franchise fee is $39,900, for a first clinic ($33,900 for veterans, $29,900 for additional clinics bought together). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: The Joint Corp, 2024 filing, page 17
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7% of gross sales or $700 a month, whichever is greater, paid twice a month. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross sales to the brand fund. |
Source: The Joint Corp, 2024 filing, page 18
Sales and earnings
Shares figures The Joint Chiropractic publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports clinic sales and profit and loss figures submitted by franchisees. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: The Joint Corp, 2024 filing, page 56
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 610 (+95) | 96 | 15 |
| 2022 | 712 (+102) | 126 | 21 |
| 2023 | 800 (+88) | 135 | 16 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: The Joint Corp, 2024 filing, page 65
How The Joint Chiropractic compares
Of the 6 massage franchises on this site, The Joint Chiropractic is the cheapest to open and the 2nd largest by number of locations.
| Measure | The Joint Chiropractic | Typical massage |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $254K | $543K |
| Royalty | 7% | 6% |
| Closed or left per year | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +55.3% | +9.5% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 6 of 6 |
Typical is the median across the 6 brands in massage franchises.
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The Joint Chiropractic franchise questions
Does The Joint Chiropractic help with financing?
No. The Joint Chiropractic does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do The Joint Chiropractic franchisees get a protected territory?
No. The Joint Chiropractic grants the right to run one location but no exclusive area, so another The Joint Chiropractic can open nearby.
How long is a The Joint Chiropractic franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is The Joint Chiropractic growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 337 franchised locations opened and 52 closed or left, a net change of +55.3%. About 2.9% of locations closed or left each year. That is in line with the 3.1% typical for massage franchises.
How does The Joint Chiropractic compare with other massage franchises?
Of the 6 massage franchises here, The Joint Chiropractic is the cheapest to open (low end $254K against a $543K median) and the 2nd largest by number of locations. Its 7% royalty is above the 6% median.
Does The Joint Chiropractic say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports clinic sales and profit and loss figures submitted by franchisees. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is The Joint Chiropractic based?
The Joint Corp is based in Scottsdale, Arizona and the brand has sold franchises since 2010.