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Modern Acupuncture

Acupuncture

Investment

$258,377

Initial Franchise Fee

$39,500

Units

44

Growth Rate

+91.3%

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Overview

Industry Personal-Care Businesses
Founded 2016
Franchising Since 2016
Parent Company ACU Development Inc.
Leadership Matt Hale, CEO
# of Employees at HQ 9

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About Modern Acupuncture

Modern Acupuncture's mission is to "make your life better." Whether you're using acupuncture for pain, stress, or skin health, they've brought the ancient Chinese technique to the modern world. 

Modern Acupuncture, which was founded in 2016 and began franchising that same year, strives to offer exceptional, affordable acupuncture care in high-traffic retail shopping centers through a spa-like environment. Licensed acupuncturists receive ongoing training to ensure they are up to date with the latest evidence-based research. Zen advisors provide a personalized experience to each patient from the moment they walk through the doors. 

With more than 40 locations across the United States, Modern Acupuncture certainly has a presence and wishes to expand even more.

Why You May Want to Start a Modern Acupuncture Franchise

Acupuncture is becoming well-known in the United States as part of the rapidly-growing "alternative" medicine industry. 

Opening a Modern Acupuncture franchise may have a more predictable outcome than investing in a completely new brand that may struggle to thrive in an already crowded and competitive industry.

To boast of their achievements, Modern Acupuncture has been ranked in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500. This ranking is based on an evaluation of more than 150 data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.

The management team at Modern Acupuncture believes they have a proven membership model that can result in success and potential growth for its franchisees. An ideal Modern Acupuncture franchisee has an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for changing lives, hopes to inform the public of the benefits of acupuncture, and offers treatments and products to help patients reach and sustain their wellness goals.

What Might Make Modern Acupuncture a Good Choice? 

After deciding that you wish to open a Modern Acupuncture franchise and being approved, you will have access to expert help from guides that will support you in every aspect of the franchising process. Someone is there to assist you in choosing a location, negotiating a lease, or completing a build-out process. Modern Acupuncture also may have one vendor to purchase all the equipment and millwork needed to open your site quickly.

Benefits of owning a Modern Acupuncture franchise may include web-based patient files, minimal non-perishable inventory, user-friendly software with automated monthly billing, and convenient hours of operation.

The Modern Acupuncture marketing team will work with you before opening to help create and execute your grand opening and continue to support you throughout the year with planning evaluation tools. Each year, a national strategy is planned by their national marketing advisory council (consisting of regional developers, franchisees, and national marketing and public relations partners). Each quarter, franchisees are guided through promotions, health education awareness, referral and retention strategies, and more. 

How To Open a Modern Acupuncture Franchise 

As you decide if opening a Modern Acupuncture franchise is the right move for you, make sure you take time to explore the opportunity. Research the brand and your local area to see if a Modern Acupuncture franchise would do well in your community. While competition is healthy, too much of it may not allow for the most possible growth.

To be part of the Modern Acupuncture team, you should make sure you're financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for the existence of ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees.

Before you know it, you may be operating the newest Modern Acupuncture franchise.

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee $39,500
Initial Investment $258,377 - $666,772
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Available Territories

Franchising opportunities available in the following regions

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Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

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Ongoing Support

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Field Operations
Site Selection
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Operations & Requirements

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Ranking History

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Updated: December 12th, 2022