Key Numbers
18,773
Total units open
499
Units opened last year
1,224
Units closed last year
4 terminated + 46 not renewed + 148 reacquired + 1,026 other reasons
−725
Net unit growth
Doctor's Associates Franchise
Food & Beverage 2026 FDD Analysis
Est. 2018 (8+ years)
Item 19 Available
Initial Investment Range
$263,000–$630,000 (standard); $227,000–$458,000 (non-traditional)
Franchise Fee
$15,000
Royalty Rate
8% of total gross sales
Ad Fund Contribution
4.5% of total gross sales
Term Length
20 years
Number of Units (current)
18,773
Key FDD Facts
FreeInitial Investment
$227K - $630K
Item 7 — see full financial breakdown
29th percentile | 58% below the Food & Beverage industry average
Royalty Fee
8% of total gross sales
Item 6 — as reported in 2026 FDD · + 4.5% of total gross sales ad fund
Years in Business
8+ years
Item 1 — Founded 2018
Item 19 (Earnings Claims)
Disclosed
Financial performance data available in FDD
Net Worth Required
$10.0M
Item 7 — as reported in 2026 FDD
Agreement Term
20 years
Item 10 — as reported in 2026 FDD · $4K renewal fee
Transfer Fee
$8K
Item 17 — as reported in 2026 FDD
Semi-Absentee Eligible
93 Litigation Cases — view details
Data shown is extracted from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
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vs 431 Food & Beverage peersInitial InvestmentLower than 71% of peers
Franchise FeeLower than 91% of peers
System Size (Units)Higher than 99% of peers
Food & Beverage Industry Averages
Avg Investment
$538,700 – $1,453,703
Avg Franchise Fee
$34,232
Avg System Size
420 units
Franchises Analyzed
431
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