16 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
The total initial investment to open a Furniture Medic franchise ranges from $87K to $145K (2025 FDD). This includes the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, inventory, and working capital needed before opening.
View full investment analysisThe initial franchise fee for Furniture Medic is $50K (2025 FDD). This one-time fee is paid to the franchisor when signing the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the brand, systems, and initial training.
View full investment analysisData sourced from the Furniture Medic 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, Furniture Medic does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2025 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisFurniture Medic charges a royalty fee of 7.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.
View full fees analysisThe total ongoing fee rate for a Furniture Medic franchise is approximately 9.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $200/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisFurniture Medic has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the Furniture Medic franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisFurniture Medic offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.
View full territory analysisFurniture Medic currently operates 100 locations (2025 FDD) (99 franchised, 1 company-owned). The system contracted by 21.3% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -22.2%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Furniture Medic is 28.0% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.
View full growth analysisFurniture Medic does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
View full financials analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for Furniture Medic is 5 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 10 years.
View full contract analysisFurniture Medic's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 5 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisYes, Furniture Medic's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.
View full legal analysisFurniture Medic provides 133 hours of initial training over approximately 2 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisFurniture Medic does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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