Doctors Express
At a Glance
Products & Services: Urgent care services
Number of Locations: 40
Total Investment: $526K - 715.5K
Founded: 2005
Began Franchising: 2008
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $526,000 - $715,500
Franchise Fee: $55,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: Term of agreement renewable
Franchise Fee: $55,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: Term of agreement renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $700,000
Liquid Cash Available: $350,000
Operations
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At franchisee's location: 1 week. At master locations : as needed.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,