Doctors Express

#405

At a Glance

Products & Services: Urgent-care services

Number of Locations: 53

Total Investment: $664K - 902.5K

Founded: 2005

Began Franchising: 2008

About Doctors Express

Doctors Express was founded in 2005 by Dr. Scott Burger, a board-certified emergency-room doctor. The company began franchising in 2008. Each location offers urgent-care services, including treatment for acute illnesses and non-life-threatening injuries, minor surgical care, x-ray and laboratory services, travel vaccinations and pharmacy services.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S.	Canadian	International	Company Owned
2012	52	0	0	1
2011	39	0	0	1
2010	10	0	0	1
2009	3	0	0	1

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $664,000 - $902,500
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
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

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, Lease Negotiation

Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,