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MediChair
2506 Southern Ave.
Brandon, MB R7B 0S4 CANADA
800#: (800) 667-0087
Tel: (204) 726-1245
Fax: (204) 726-5716
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.medichair.com
Contact: Mr. Stan Murray, President
Tap into the shift in demographics that will make home health care the business of the future. We're Canada's largest and fastest-growing network of retail franchise operators, energetically serving the nation's home health care consumers and institutional markets. MEDICHAIR, Canada's wellness store, provides a full line of famous, quality mobility products, bathroom safety products, and aids to daily living, along with business systems.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1985; |
First Franchise: |
1988 |
| Franchise Units: |
41 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
2 |
| Total Units: |
43 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 0;
Canada -- 48;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 8 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 15 in ON, 10 in BC, 5 in AB
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 6 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 4, 2, 4, 1, 5
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: AB |
| Average Number of Employees: 4 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: 2,500 SF; SC
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$110K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$100-200K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$150K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$150K |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$25K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$25K |
|
Royalty: |
5% |
|
Advertising: |
0% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
5/5 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Discouraged |
| Encourage Conversions: |
Yes |
| Area Development Agreements: |
No |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: |
No |
| Expand In Territory: |
Yes |
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
| Financial Assistance: |
Yes(I) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both) |
| Site Selection Assistance: |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: |
Yes |
| Cooperative Advertising: |
Yes |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
Yes/Yes |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
18 |
| On-Going Support: |
A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
1 Week at Brandon, MB. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
N/A |
| Canada: |
ON,MR |
| Overseas: |
No |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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