The Joint Corp. targets Columbia for franchise expansion in South Carolina
October 29, 2015
Leading healthcare franchisor actively seeking franchisees in Columbia
SCOTTSDALE, AR – The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT) announced that it is actively seeking franchisees in Columbia for its chiropractic units that are reinventing chiropractic care with a unique, non-insurance model.
The company, which already has 280 clinics in 27 states — including 16 open and another four in development in South Carolina — is looking to expand its presence in the Palmetto State and bring affordable, approachable chiropractic care to residents of South Carolina.
A Gallup report commissioned by the Palmer College of Chiropractic shows that nearly 34 million U.S. adults (14 percent of the total population) now seek chiropractic care each year, up from 21 million in 2012. The Joint, the professional leader in this space, performs an average of two million chiropractic adjustments each year.
“Our mission is to provide affordable chiropractic care to Americans, not only for pain relief but also for ongoing wellness care,” said John Richards, chief executive officer of The Joint Corp., and former president of North American Operations for Starbucks Coffee Company. “Our unique approach to healthcare gives consumers what they need to take back control of their health and invest in themselves. With the burgeoning healthcare and wellness field accounting for nearly 18 percent of GDP in the U.S., and projected to reach nearly 20 percent by 2024, now is the ideal time to become a healthcare franchise owner.”
Retail healthcare franchise
The Joint’s patient-centered, retail healthcare model is very different than the norm. It begins with The Joint’s low-cost membership approach, which eliminates insurance co-pays, deductibles and hassles. Patients can choose from several plans, such as a monthly plan that includes up to four visits at a cost often lower than the patient’s average insurance co-payment for a single visit. In addition, patients can receive treatment at any of The Joint’s nationwide locations, while traveling for work, vacation or when they’re otherwise away from home. Appointments are not required, and all locations have extended evening and weekend hours.
Healthcare franchises such as The Joint appeal to people who have an entrepreneurial mindset paired with a desire to help people. Franchisees are not required to be a doctor of chiropractic (D.C.), M.D., D.O. or D.D.S. Franchises are ideal for investors with liquid ability to start a business and who seek an active role in developing their wealth rather than sitting on the sidelines with a passive investment portfolio. The most successful franchisees of The Joint have a desire to impact their communities positively with a profession they believe will help people improve their quality of life.
The Joint’s low entry cost, simple operating model and ability to build and open quickly make it one of the most appealing opportunities in franchising today.
To learn more about franchising opportunities at The Joint, visit http://www.thejoint.com/franchise.
Company Highlights
- The Joint is the top-ranked healthcare service franchise on Entrepreneur’s 2015 list of fastest-growing franchises.
- The company pioneered a non-insurance based model that makes routine chiropractic care affordable and accessible for consumers.
- In November 2014, The Joint became the nation’s first public chiropractic company (NASDAQ: JYNT).
- Proven franchise offering supported by management experienced in high velocity retail services.
- 280+ units open across 27 states, with another 250+ clinics in development.
About The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT)
Based in Scottsdale, Ariz., The Joint Chiropractic is reinventing chiropractic care by making quality alternative healthcare affordable for patients seeking pain relief and ongoing wellness. Our membership plans and packages eliminate the need for insurance, and our no-appointment policy, convenient hours and locations make care more accessible. The Joint performs more than two million spinal adjustments a year across 280+ clinics nationwide. For more information, visit www.thejoint.com, follow us on Twitter @thejointchiro and find us on Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.
