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The Joint Chiropractic Franchise Is Combating the Opioid Crisis

The fastest-growing chiropractic franchise offers drug-free relief from pain as an alternative to prescription pain medication

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The opioid epidemic is a national crisis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one out of every four patients struggles with addiction after being prescribed pain medication for non-cancer treatments. With the terrible effects of opioid addiction now widely known, the medical industry is recommending chiropractic care as an alternative to pain medication — and people are listening.

For the franchise owners of The Joint, the nation’s fastest-growing chiropractic franchise, the ability to help people in need is the most meaningful part of the business:

“I love being in the wellness space,” says Jeff McGinty, a multi-unit franchisee with The Joint in Atlanta, Georgia. “I love waking up and wondering how many lives we’re going to change today. It’s not a question of if we’re going to change lives — it’s a question of how many.”

The research is in: chiropractic care is an effective drug-free alternative to addictive medication

In a recent article published by the American Chiropractic Association, titled, “Chiropractic and the Opioid Epidemic: Rethinking Our Approach to Pain,” the research in the effectiveness of chiropractic care is well-established and is causing a change in approach by the medical industry at large:

In 2017, the American College of Physicians (ACP) updated its guidelines for the treatment of acute and chronic low back pain to recommend first using non-invasive, non-drug treatments before resorting to drug therapies.
In March 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released guidelines for prescribing opioids that also promote non-pharmacologic alternatives for the treatment of chronic pain.
In 2015, the Joint Commission, the organization that accredits more than 20,000 health care systems in the U.S., including every major hospital, recognized the value of non-drug approaches by adding chiropractic and acupuncture to its pain management standard.*

* American Chiropractic Association, “Chiropractic and the Opioid Epidemic: Rethinking Our Approach to Pain,” http://www.acatoday.org/Patients-Why-Choose-Chiropractic-Chiropractic-and-the-Opioid-Epidemic

chiropractic franchiseFor chiropractors at The Joint, treating patients coping with the opioid epidemic is a daily concern

In a moving article published recently in the Aiken Standard, “For Many, Opioid Addiction Starts with Chronic Pain,” journalist Kristina Rackley begins with: “Opioid addiction is an increasingly widespread problem in Aiken.”

In an effort to help readers understand that there are other options beyond paid medication to ease pain, she interviews Dr. Jerry Odom, a chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic franchise in Aiken, S.C. Odom says that “30 percent of Americans live with some sort of chronic pain,” and that is the root of the problem.

“Most people, when they’re in pain, they go to the ER or their primary care provider,” Odom says in the article. “Most often they get prescription opioids or muscle relaxers … We adjust the structural dysfunction in the body, allowing it to heal itself, which more often than not erases the need for opioids all together.”

Odom, as the doctor, experiences how chiropractic care changes lives for the better on a daily basis:

“I just had a patient come in yesterday … She’s had chronic neck pain and low back pain for years, and has been taking several different types of pain relievers,” Odom says in the article. “She reported to me yesterday that she hadn’t taken anything in eight days.”

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About The Joint Chiropractic
Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, The Joint Chiropractic is an emerging growth company that is reinventing chiropractic care by making quality care convenient and affordable for patients seeking pain relief and ongoing wellness. The brand’s no-appointment policy and convenient hours and locations make care more accessible, and affordable membership plans and packages eliminate the need for insurance. With more than 400 clinics nationwide and nearly 5 million patient visits annually, The Joint Chiropractic is a leader in the chiropractic profession. For more information about The Joint’s franchise opportunities, visit www.thejointfranchise.com.

Business Structure
The Joint Corp. is a franchisor of clinics and an operator of clinics in certain states. In Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Washington, The Joint Chiropractic and its franchisees provide management services to professional chiropractic practices.

The Joint Chiropractic Franchise Reviewed in Forbes

Longtime patient attests in prestigious business publication to the benefits of membership in the fastest-growing chiropractic franchise

The Joint Chiropractic franchise is transforming the way chiropractic care is delivered in the United States. By emphasizing convenience, affordability and customer service, The Joint’s membership model has introduced chiropractic care to thousands of people, helping them heal in the process. This revolutionary model is not lost on Forbes, which recently published an article on the benefits of membership with The Joint.

In the article “The Joint Offers Affordable Chiropractic Care — Is It Right For You?”, author Jeanne Croteau writes that she has been a member of The Joint for a few years, and she outlines the benefits from the patient’s perspective:

No appointments — walk-ins welcome

No insurance hassles — $0 copays

Open evenings and weekends

Quality care by licensed professionals

“After being a member at The Joint for the past two years, I can say that, while things may vary slightly from one location to another, this is all true,” Croteau writes. “Typically, I can walk in to the clinic (which is often a storefront in a strip mall), scan the tag on my keychain and be adjusted almost immediately. I’m usually back in my van within five minutes.”

Croteau then writes that The Joint’s membership plan saves the patient money in the long term and allows a patient to be treated anywhere there is a clinic:

“While you can pay for single visits or purchase a package, it’s far more economical to sign up for the membership plan,” she writes. “With your membership, you can visit any location across the country, which comes in handy if you are traveling or have relocated.”

The Joint franchise ranked in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 List for 2017From an owner’s perspective, the business model allows you to treat far more patients than a traditional clinic

The Joint is unique in the chiropractic franchise industry because of its gym-like membership model, which provides franchise owners with a recurring revenue stream and members with an affordable plan to manage their health and wellness. The Joint also offers multiple-visit bundles, encourages walk-in appointments and is open evenings and weekends, giving doctors the potential to treat far more customers than a traditional chiropractic clinic could ever imagine.

“The true success of The Joint is that we are making chiropractic care available to millions of Americans who never would have considered visiting a chiropractor before,” says Peter Holt, President and CEO with The Joint. “There are so many people suffering from neck and back pain as a result of our sedentary lifestyles, our diets, our workout regimens and our age. Our franchise owners become meaningful members of their communities because we’re right next door to the supermarkets, the coffee shops like Starbucks and restaurants like Chipotle. We’re accessible, affordable and we can treat our customers in a matter of minutes — sending them on their way to meet their friends or do their grocery shopping.”

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About The Joint Chiropractic
Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, The Joint Chiropractic is an emerging growth company that is reinventing chiropractic care by making quality care convenient and affordable for patients seeking pain relief and ongoing wellness. The brand’s no-appointment policy and convenient hours and locations make care more accessible, and affordable membership plans and packages eliminate the need for insurance. With more than 400 clinics nationwide and nearly 5 million patient visits annually, The Joint Chiropractic is a leader in the chiropractic profession. For more information about The Joint’s franchise opportunities, visit www.thejointfranchise.com.

Business Structure
The Joint Corp. is a franchisor of clinics and an operator of clinics in certain states. In Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Washington, The Joint Chiropractic and its franchisees provide management services to professional chiropractic practices.

The Joint Chiropractic Partners with Sherman College of Chiropractic

The fastest-growing chiropractic franchise makes a significant investment to provide educational and employment opportunities for students

In 2018, The Joint Chiropractic, the nation’s fastest-growing chiropractic franchise, has won significant mainstream recognition from the $16 billion chiropractic industry. In January, The Joint Chiropractic celebrated the opening of its 400th location. In June, The Joint’s Director of Chiropractic and Compliance, Dr. Steven Knauf, was appointed to the American Chiropractic Association’s prestigious Committee on Quality Assurance and Accountability.

Now, The Joint Chiropractic is partnering with Sherman College of Chiropractic to support the renovation of their campus. Over the next five years, The Joint Chiropractic has committed to donating $150,000 to help maintain a world-class educational experience for their students. The institution will be naming the school’s main lobby for The Joint Chiropractic.

“We are thrilled to partner with Sherman College because of its focus on teaching the art, philosophy and science of chiropractic to its students,” says Peter Holt, The Joint Chiropractic’s President and CEO. “The school is a leader in developing students who become extremely skilled, knowledgeable and passionate chiropractors who seek to improve lives through chiropractic care.”

The Joint Chiropractic is the largest employer of chiropractors in the nation and recently unveiled a program to help make their path to ownership easier than ever. By providing a business model that allows chiropractors to focus on what they love — helping patients heal — and be mentored by existing franchisees, The Joint is helping chiropractors develop the skill sets they need to run successful and prosperous businesses.

It is fitting, then, that The Joint’s commitment to chiropractic care should extend to the next generation of chiropractors at Sherman College.

“Sherman College and The Joint share a vision of helping others and changing the world through chiropractic,” says Edwin Cordero, D.C., President of Sherman College. “We are thankful for The Joint’s support of our institution’s mission and values, and we look forward to partnering with them as we continue our mission of educating highly skilled, compassionate and successful chiropractors.”

Founded in 1999, The Joint Chiropractic is leading the way in making chiropractic care a convenient and affordable part of health and wellness for millions of people seeking relief from back, neck and joint pain. As a result, The Joint can treat many more patients than a traditional chiropractic clinic by a large margin. According to the brand’s most recent Franchise Disclosure Document, The Joint reported weekly patient visits that were 152 percent higher [AG1] than those at independently-owned clinics.

“The need for great chiropractors will continue to increase as more patients choose chiropractic care to improve their function and, more importantly, live healthier lives,” says Dr. Steven Knauf, D.C., Director of Chiropractic for The Joint. “Because of this, The Joint is proud to support Sherman College of Chiropractic, which is dedicated to the education of these future professionals.”

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About The Joint Chiropractic
Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, The Joint Chiropractic is an emerging growth company that is reinventing chiropractic care by making quality care convenient and affordable for patients seeking pain relief and ongoing wellness. The brand’s no-appointment policy and convenient hours and locations make care more accessible, and affordable membership plans and packages eliminate the need for insurance. With more than 400 clinics nationwide and nearly 5 million patient visits annually, The Joint Chiropractic is a leader in the chiropractic profession. For more information about The Joint’s franchise opportunities, visit www.thejointfranchise.com.

Business Structure
The Joint Corp. is a franchisor of clinics and an operator of clinics in certain states. In Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Washington, The Joint Chiropractic and its franchisees provide management services to professional chiropractic practices.

The Joint Chiropractic Franchise Helps Franchisees Attract Chiropractors

The fastest-growing chiropractic franchise offers a new program for franchisees to mentor chiropractors through the process of business ownership

chiropractic franchiseOne of the many reasons why entrepreneurs choose to franchise with The Joint Chiropractic, the nation’s fastest-growing chiropractic franchise, is their passion to help people find relief from pain. Their franchisees work side-by-side with exceptional chiropractors who are highly trained to bring positive life changes to their patients, and, more importantly, are able to mentor in the world of business.

When doctors graduate from chiropractic school, they are often encouraged to open independent clinics — even though many still lack the business acumen and financial stability to make their ventures successful. To help attract the very best chiropractors, The Joint Chiropractic has launched a path-to-ownership program for chiropractors that enables its franchisees to act as ongoing mentors and business partners.

Their path-to-ownership program is designed to help franchisees and chiropractors mutually benefit in the short- and long-term through a three-phase process:

Apprenticeship: Chiropractors work for a franchise owner with The Joint Chiropractic for a minimum of two years. This essential period allows chiropractors to focus on what they do best: helping their patients heal. The franchise owner is able to track the doctor’s performance against agreed-upon milestones, such as a number of new patients, number of adjustments, quality of service and more, which are reviewed on a monthly basis.

Mentorship: Once the franchisee validates that the chiropractor has achieved their milestones consistently over the agreed-upon timeline, the franchisee then promotes the doctors to manage their clinic. This mentorship is essential to doctors, as they learn every aspect of operating a clinic from a business owner’s perspective, including how to market, lead a team, perform scheduling and payroll, and attract new patients.

Partnership: Once the chiropractor has attained proven, operational expertise, the franchisee and doctor go into business together to open a new clinic. Typically, the franchisee contributes 80% of the funds, while the doctor adds the other 20%. This arrangement allows the chiropractor to receive local support from a trusted partner and proceed with the confidence and necessary skill set to thrive and prosper.

“We’re very proud to launch a program that makes the path to ownership easier and more sustainable for chiropractors, while also benefiting our existing franchisees in both the short- and long-term,” says Eric Simon, Vice President of Franchise Development with The Joint Chiropractic. “Chiropractors fresh out of school often don’t have the skill sets necessary to immediately succeed as the owner of an independent clinic. This program allows chiropractors to be mentored by our franchisees in all of the aspects of their business, after they have proven their expertise as a chiropractor. Once certain milestones are reached, franchisees and chiropractors are able to enter into business together in a way that benefits both parties.”

the joint franchise named best health care franchiseWhy do chiropractors enjoy working at The Joint Chiropractic?

The Joint Chiropractic is the largest employer of chiropractors in the nation. Aside from realizing their dreams of going into business for themselves, chiropractors enjoy working at The Joint Chiropractic due to their straightforward business model which allows them to focus on what they do best: helping patients heal.

Founded in 1999, The Joint Chiropractic is leading the way in making chiropractic care an convenient and affordable part of health and wellness for millions of people seeking relief from back, neck and joint pain. As a result, The Joint Chiropractic clinics can treat many more patients than a traditional chiropractic clinic by a large margin. According to the brand’s most recent Franchise Disclosure Document, The Joint Chiropractic reported weekly patient visits that were 152 percent higher than those at individually owned clinics.

“I truly believe that The Joint is the future of chiropractic care,” says Dr. Tim McKinley, owner of The Joint franchise clinic in Houston, Texas. “The coolest thing for me as the chiropractor and owner of my clinic is the concept — the business model. The patients love it. It’s created from their perspective. It meets their wants and needs. When you go into an environment where the customer is happy about where they are and the services they’re receiving, it’s a great place to be. It’s much more pleasant to come to work at a place like that than at a traditional chiropractic care practice, where the majority of your time is spent dealing with attorneys and insurance companies. I honestly cannot foresee the traditional chiropractic care clinic lasting much longer. With The Joint, a chiropractor can devote his or her energies to helping people in a friendlier environment for the patient and doctor.”

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About The Joint Chiropractic
Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, The Joint Chiropractic is an emerging growth company that is reinventing chiropractic care by making quality care convenient and affordable for patients seeking pain relief and ongoing wellness. The brand’s no-appointment policy and convenient hours and locations make care more accessible, and affordable membership plans and packages eliminate the need for insurance. With more than 400 clinics nationwide and nearly 5 million patient visits annually, The Joint Chiropractic is a leader in the chiropractic profession. For more information about The Joint’s franchise opportunities, visit www.thejointfranchise.com.

Business Structure
The Joint Corp. is a franchisor of clinics and an operator of clinics in certain states. In Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Washington, The Joint Chiropractic and its franchisees provide management services to professional chiropractic practices.

The Joint Chiropractic Franchise Opens First Clinic in Oklahoma

The fastest-growing chiropractic franchise celebrates the opening
of first clinic in the Sooner State

The Joint, the nation’s fastest-growing chiropractic franchise, recently announced the opening of its first-ever location in Oklahoma. The new clinic is open in Edmond, a city that’s part of the booming Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area.

The Edmond Sun ran a story that began like this: “The days of dealing with chronic back pain, neck pain and migraines will soon be a thing of the past for some Edmond residents who choose to visit a new business.”

The Joint Chiropractic lobby

The cause for celebration goes far beyond how The Joint makes chiropractic care more accessible and more affordable than the citizens of Edmond have experienced before.

Founded in 1999, The Joint is ushering in a new era of the $15 billion chiropractic industry by placing clinics in highly visible retail settings — next to supermarkets and coffee shops. The Joint only offers walk-in spinal alignments, conducted by hand. Its gym-style membership model does away with the need for insurance. As a result, The Joint can treat patients in as little as 15 minutes — easy for visits to fit in between shopping trips on the weekends or on commutes home from work.

The publication reports that Dr. Matt Dreadfulwater, who operates four franchise clinics in Dallas and Fort Worth, is operating the clinic in Edmond.

“Chiropractic care is an important aspect of any health and wellness routine. Everyday activities, such as sitting at a desk all day or constantly looking down to check our phones, take a toll on our bodies — especially our back, shoulders and neck. A key to preventing and managing pain is routine chiropractic adjustments,” Dreadfulwater says in the article. “The Joint removes the hassle of insurance and booking appointments, making it more convenient for patients in Edmond to maintain a chiropractic care regimen.”

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Where is The Joint expanding?

This has been a significant year for The Joint, which celebrated the opening of its 400th location earlier in the year. The chiropractic care franchise has been growing at a rapid clip for several years; here is a short list of the openings The Joint has recently announced:

  • Two new franchise clinics in Atlanta, Georgia. This brings the total franchise clinics in the Atlanta metropolitan area to 31 locations.
  • One new franchise in Cleveland, Ohio. This is The Joint’s first franchise clinic in Northeast Ohio and the sixth in the Buckeye State.
  • One new franchise clinic in Wichita, Kansas. This is the second location in the city’s market.

Ready to bring the fastest-growing chiropractic franchise to your community?

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About The Joint Chiropractic

Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, The Joint is an emerging growth company that is reinventing chiropractic care by making quality care convenient and affordable for patients seeking pain relief and ongoing wellness. The brand’s no-appointment policy and convenient hours and locations make care more accessible, and affordable membership plans and packages eliminate the need for insurance. With more than 400 clinics nationwide and nearly 5 million patient visits annually, The Joint is a leader in the chiropractic profession. For more information about The Joint’s franchise opportunities, visit www.thejointfranchise.com.

Business Structure

The Joint Corp. is a franchisor of clinics and an operator of clinics in certain states. In Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Washington, The Joint and its franchisees provide management services to professional chiropractic practices.

NFL Star Invests in The Joint Chiropractic Franchise

The fastest-growing chiropractic franchise welcomes celebrity owner to The Joint

The Joint, the fastest-growing chiropractic franchise, ought to consider opening its own Hall of Fame for athletes turned entrepreneurs. The Joint has already welcomed former Major League Baseball player Rob Quinlan, who has opened multiple locations in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Now, The Joint is pleased to welcome current star of the National Football League and linebacker with The New York Jets Kevin Minter, who is due to open two new locations in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Minter, who graduated from an Atlanta-area high school, is opening the two locations with his business partner and local attorney, Walter Booth, in the areas of Duluth and Peachtree Road in the summer of 2018.

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“There are countless benefits that can come from improving spinal and joint function, the most important being a healthier, more comfortable daily life,” Minter says in a news release. “Providing our communities with the chiropractic care they need is going to be easier than ever before. I look forward to helping those suffering from pain to get relief, and to provide continual, preventative treatments to assist in ensuring happy, healthy lifestyles.”

As an NFL star, Minter already is familiar with the benefits of chiropractic care. A few years ago, the Professional Football Chiropractic Society announced that they would be providing services to all 32 teams in the NFL. With major stars such as Reggie Bush, Marques Colston, Lance Moore, Jerry Rice and others on board with the cause, chiropractic care is making a real impact in the lives of NFL athletes.

As franchisees with The Joint, Minter and Booth now can deliver affordable and accessible chiropractic care to their communities.

“From the first time I visited one of The Joint’s clinics, I knew it was exactly what was needed in Duluth and Peachtree Corners,” Booth says in a news release. “Kevin and I both have a true passion for wellness and are proud to introduce Gwinnett County to all that The Joint has to offer.”

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About The Joint Chiropractic

Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, The Joint is an emerging growth company that is reinventing chiropractic care by making quality care convenient and affordable for patients seeking pain relief and ongoing wellness. The brand’s no-appointment policy and convenient hours and locations make care more accessible, and affordable membership plans and packages eliminate the need for insurance. With more than 400 clinics nationwide and nearly 5 million patient visits annually, The Joint is a leader in the chiropractic profession. For more information about The Joint’s franchise opportunities, visit www.thejointfranchise.com.

Business Structure

The Joint Corp. is a franchisor of clinics and an operator of clinics in certain states. In Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Washington, The Joint and its franchisees provide management services to professional chiropractic practices.

The Joint Chiropractic Franchise Opens Multiple New Locations Across the Country

The fastest-growing chiropractic franchise celebrates multiple new openings as it aggressively expands across the U.S.

The Joint, the fastest-growing chiropractic franchise, is opening locations at a rapid clip in markets across the United States. Founded in 1999, The Joint is ushering in a new era for the $15 billion chiropractic industry by focusing on accessible and affordable care that is friendly to consumers without sacrificing the quality of care the franchise delivers. The Joint celebrated the milestone of opening the 400th location in January.

“There is no doubt that The Joint is really connecting with entrepreneurs and chiropractors who are seeking a proven business model that can dramatically improve lives,” says Eric Simon, Vice President of Franchise Sales & Development with The Joint. “We’re incredibly proud that our franchise owners continue to be more profitable and treat more people than traditional chiropractic clinics by a large margin, and our continued nationwide growth is a reflection of both the profit potential of this business and our ability to connect with consumers in growing numbers. For entrepreneurs, The Joint is a brand that you invest in if you want to make an impact and earn a great living at the same time.”

the joint clinic interior

Where is The Joint expanding?

Here is a rundown of everywhere The Joint has recently announced openings across the country:

  • Two new franchise clinics in Atlanta, Georgia. This brings the total franchise clinics in the Atlanta metropolitan area to 31 locations.
  • One new franchise in Cleveland, Ohio. This is The Joint’s first franchise clinic in Northeast Ohio and the sixth total in the Buckeye State.
  • One new franchise clinic in Wichita, Kansas. This is the second location in the city’s market.

Ready to bring the fastest-growing chiropractic franchise to your community?

For in-depth details about The Joint franchise opportunity, download the free franchise information report.

About The Joint Chiropractic

Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, The Joint is an emerging growth company that is reinventing chiropractic care by making quality care convenient and affordable for patients seeking pain relief and ongoing wellness. The brand’s no-appointment policy and convenient hours and locations make care more accessible, and affordable membership plans and packages eliminate the need for insurance. With more than 400 clinics nationwide and nearly 5 million patient visits annually, The Joint is a leader in the chiropractic profession. For more information about The Joint’s franchise opportunities, visit www.thejointfranchise.com.

Business Structure

The Joint Corp. is a franchisor of clinics and an operator of clinics in certain states. In Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Washington, The Joint and its franchisees provide management services to professional chiropractic practices.

The Joint Chiropractic Franchise Review: Meet Chad Eads

How an entrepreneur went from owning ice cream shops to becoming
the Regional Developer of Tennessee with the fastest-growing chiropractic franchise

How does an entrepreneur go from owning multiple ice cream shops to owning multiple chiropractic clinics? For Chad Eads, a multi-unit franchisee with The Joint, the answer is simpler than you may think: a savvy entrepreneur goes after a good opportunity when it comes along.

the joint franchise image

Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Chad Eads began his career as an entrepreneur with the Cold Stone Creamery franchise. The ice cream franchise has done enormously well for Eads, who owns six Cold Stone Creamery locations from Asheville to Southern Georgia. When Paul Trindle, another Cold Stone Creamery franchise owner, mentioned that he was investing in a new chiropractic franchise, Eads was immediately interested.

“Asheville is a town that is very focused on health and wellness, and alternative medicine is mainstream here,” Eads says. “When Paul introduced me to the concept, and he showed me how simple it was to own and operate the business, it was a no-brainer. I knew that I was going to invest in this business and open a clinic in Asheville.”

The secret to The Joint’s ongoing success is that the business model is extremely simple to understand. This is by design. Unlike traditional chiropractic clinics, The Joint places its locations in popular destinations — next to retail stores, restaurants and supermarkets. The Joint doesn’t accept insurance, which also does away with the need to chase insurance companies for payment. Instead, The Joint encourages walk-in appointments and offers a gym-like membership model. Most importantly, patients can be treated in 15 minutes or less because The Joint only offers one service: spinal adjustments performed by hand.

“The Joint’s business model is a breeze compared to my ice cream businesses,” Eads says. “In The Joint, your small staff is made up of professionals who are completely aligned in the mission to provide the best customer service and the best treatment for the patient. In my ice cream business, I often joke that it causes brain damage, because you’re dealing with teenagers who show up late, you’re dealing with food and inventory. Compared to that, The Joint is incredibly easy to own.”

As the owner of multiple clinics with The Joint, Eads experiences what so many of the brand’s franchise owners experience on a month-to-month basis: The Joint is far more profitable than a traditional chiropractic clinic. According to The Joint’s most recent Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), the 253 franchise clinics open in 2016 experienced nearly 28 percent growth in average gross sales from 2015, bringing the number to $320,765.

“Every month in business is better than the month before,” Eads says. “If there is a ceiling, we have not hit it yet. The Joint is really making access to chiropractic care more affordable and more accessible than ever before, and we’ve experienced this at our clinics in Asheville.”

In order to help more entrepreneurs find success with The Joint, Eads and Trindle forged a partnership to become the new Regional Developers for The Joint in Tennessee. Eads and Trindles’ shared knowledge of the brand’s business model, and their active ownership in multiple clinics, as well as proximity to Tennessee, makes them ideally suited to grow The Joint in the Volunteer State.

“The amount of wide open territory in Tennessee is an enormous opportunity for entrepreneurs who are passionate about health and wellness,” Eads says. “This business not only has the potential to yield financial rewards, an owner can take pride in the knowledge that their business is actively, meaningfully impacting people in their community who are desperate to find relief from ongoing pain. It is a powerful business to be a part of, and the level of interest we’re experiencing from entrepreneurs in Tennessee is evident of the fact that The Joint will be growing rapidly in the state for years to come.”

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About The Joint Chiropractic

Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, The Joint is an emerging growth company that is reinventing chiropractic care by making quality care convenient and affordable for patients seeking pain relief and ongoing wellness. The brand’s no-appointment policy and convenient hours and locations make care more accessible, and affordable membership plans and packages eliminate the need for insurance. With more than 400 clinics nationwide and over 4 million patient visits annually, The Joint is a leader in the chiropractic profession. For more information about The Joint’s franchise opportunities, visit www.thejointfranchise.com.

Business Structure

The Joint Corp. is a franchisor of clinics and an operator of clinics in certain states. In Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Washington, The Joint and its franchisees provide management services to professional chiropractic practices.

The Joint Chiropractic Franchise is No. 9 on Franchise Times’ Fast & Serious List

The fastest-growing chiropractic franchise ranks high on prestigious annual franchise list that measures brands based on growth

Hot on the heels of The Joint’s highest-ever ranking on Entrepreneur magazine’s prestigious annual Franchise 500 list, the fastest growing chiropractic franchise was ranked as No. 9 on Franchise Times’ annual Fast & Serious list.

the joint clinic interior

The list seeks to rank the franchise opportunities that are not only rapidly growing but also growing smartly and effectively. This couldn’t apply more to The Joint, as the magazine points out that since 2014, the chiropractic franchise, “has seen 50 percent unit growth since 2014, finishing 2016 with 370 locations.” Franchise Times points that this tremendous growth resulted in the brand’s climb up seven spots from its position on last year’s list.

Peter Holt, CEO of The Joint, told Franchise Times that the key ingredient for franchise growth is transparency:

“A concept will ‘never be stronger than the franchisees that are brought into your network, so an effective franchise recruitment program is key,’ ” Holt says to Franchise Times. “In your sales process, you need to assure that you are providing the key information that a franchise prospect must know about you, and that you have a process in place to capture key information about the potential franchisee as well”.

Franchise Times praises The Joint’s ability to utilize regional developers to connect entrepreneurs with The Joint in markets across the country.

“Helping to accelerate that growth, The Joint reinstated a regional developer model in which it sells the rights to open a minimum number of clinics in a defined territory and the regional developer in turn helps identify and qualify potential new franchisees in that territory and assists with providing field training, clinic opening and ongoing support,” the publication reports. “This past year The Joint expanded to include eight regional developer territories, with a combined commitment to open a minimum of 211 units in their geographic areas over the next 10 years.”

While The Joint is transforming the chiropractic industry by making chiropractic care more accessible and affordable than ever before, the brand’s business model is likewise transformative by opening up chiropractic business ownership to entrepreneurs without any experience in the field. Business savvy entrepreneurs can hire chiropractors to manage the chiropractic care and the steady stream of patients that the business model allows for, while the owner gets to focus on the business itself.

Getting this message out to the entrepreneur community is high on the list of goals for The Joint’s executive team going forward.

“We are trying to overcome this challenge in our franchise recruitment messaging,” Holt says to Franchise Times. “We have also added complete P&L information to our Item 19 in our FDD and have created a stand-alone franchise website to educate potential franchisees so they understand that this model has strong unit economics and is right for entrepreneurs and doctors of chiropractic alike.”

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About The Joint Chiropractic

Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, The Joint is an emerging growth company that is reinventing chiropractic care by making quality care convenient and affordable for patients seeking pain relief and ongoing wellness. Its no-appointment policy and convenient hours and locations make care more accessible, and affordable membership plans and packages eliminate the need for insurance. With more than 400 clinics nationwide and more than four million patient visits annually, The Joint is a leader in the chiropractic profession. For more information about The Joint’s franchise opportunities, visit www.thejointfranchise.com.

Business Structure

The Joint Corp. is a franchisor of clinics and an operator of clinics in certain states. In Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Washington, The Joint and its franchisees provide management services to professional chiropractic practices.

The Joint Chiropractic Franchise Opens Multiple New Locations

The fastest-growing chiropractic franchise is rapidly expanding
across the country

The Joint continues to live up to its standing as the fastest-growing chiropractic franchise in the nation with the announcement of multiple new openings. The new franchise clinics are open in Weston, Florida, as well as in the two Texas cities of Austin and San Antonio.

The Joint chiropractic franchise is a low cost investment with high return

The Joint also announced that expansion into Texas continues with four new clinics in development for the Houston market. Growth beyond the Lonestar State remains strong as well, with four new clinics planned for Cleveland, Ohio.

“We are extremely excited about the continued momentum The Joint is experiencing in the early months of 2018,” says Eric Simon, Vice President of Franchise Sales and Development with The Joint. “Our regional developers have been extremely effective in connecting entrepreneurs and chiropractors with our franchise opportunity. Given that so many millions of people are in need of affordable and high-quality chiropractic care, we expect our growth will continue to be strong as the year moves forward.”

Since 1999, The Joint has grown to 400 locations open across the United States. This rapid development is the direct result of the brand’s transformative approach to chiropractic care. The Joint places its clinics next to supermarkets, restaurants and coffee shops, and its unique gym-like membership model makes chiropractic care more affordable and accessible, while doing away with the need for insurance. As a result, The Joint is both more profitable and sees more patients than a traditional chiropractic clinic on average, according to our most recent Franchise Disclosure Document.

Ready to bring the fastest-growing chiropractic franchise to your community?

For in-depth details about The Joint franchise opportunity, download the free franchise report.

About The Joint Chiropractic

Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, The Joint is an emerging growth company that is reinventing chiropractic care by making quality care convenient and affordable for patients seeking pain relief and ongoing wellness. Its no-appointment policy and convenient hours and locations make care more accessible, and affordable membership plans and packages eliminate the need for insurance. With more than 400 clinics nationwide and more than four million patient visits annually, The Joint is a leader in the chiropractic profession. For more information about The Joint’s franchise opportunities, visit www.thejointfranchise.com.

Business Structure

The Joint Corp. is a franchisor of clinics and an operator of clinics in certain states. In Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Washington, The Joint and its franchisees provide management services to professional chiropractic practices.

 

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