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At a Glance
Products & Services: Dental handpiece repairs
Number of Locations: 145
Total Investment: $54.4K - 58.5K
Founded: 1992
Began Franchising: 1994
Private Owned
About The Dentist's Choice
The Dentist's Choice has been repairing and servicing dental drills since 1992. Franchisees repair, rebuild and maintain all models of dental handpieces (drills).Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 138 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 123 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 123 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 109 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $54,400 - $58,500
Franchise Fee: $45,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-1%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $45,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-1%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $100,000
Liquid Cash Available: $60,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 59% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet,
Other marketing support: Direct mail, brochures