Quick Verdict · who it fits
The Joint Chiropractic fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mature fitness concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$245K - $543K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$40K
Royalty (Item 6)
7% + 2% ad
Item 19 median rev
$526k all franchised units
System size (Item 20)
885 +70
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
16+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
13 days
Company-owned units
125
Item 3 litigation
4 suits
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Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed•4 Item 3 cases
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Where units actually land — not just the headline average.
P25
$389k
Median
$526k
P75
$687k
▪ n = 799 units · all franchised units · January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 7% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$530,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (7%)
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Ad fund (2%)
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
970
Total units open
45 franchised, 0 company-owned
Units opened last year
60 franchised, 0 company-owned
Units closed last year
35 total units in 2024
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
5
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How The Joint Chiropractic ranks against 162 Fitness & Wellness peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
33rd pct · of 162 peers
Franchise fee
21st pct · of 162 peers
System size
96th pct · of 162 peers
Fitness & Wellness industry averages
Avg investment
$437K - $1.0M
Avg franchise fee
$48K
Avg system size
150
Franchises analyzed
162
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Joint Chiropractic | Disclosed | $40K | $245K - $543K | 7% | 885 |
| TrembleSimilar price | Disclosed | $50K | $287K - $535K | 7% | 21 |
| JazzerciseBiggest system | Disclosed | $1K | $2K - $3K | 20% | 5,092 |
| Next HealthTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $80K | $1.7M - $2.3M | 9% | 5 |
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The Joint Chiropractic requires a $39,900 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $245,250–$543,000, per the most recent FDD on file.
The Joint Chiropractic is franchised by The Joint Corp., the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. The Joint Chiropractic discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $526,397. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of Greater of 7% of Gross Sales or $700 per month and an advertising fund contribution of 2% of Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, The Joint Chiropractic has 885 total locations, with 70 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. The Joint Chiropractic's most recent FDD documents approximately 13 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
No. The Joint Chiropractic does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, The Joint Chiropractic discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a transfer fee of $15,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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