Health Mart is a pharmacy franchise system operated by Health Mart Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of McKesson Corporation. The franchise offers a unique model with no initial franchise fee and a low monthly fee of $390. The system operates 4,347 total units as of March 2025, with 4,346 franchised and only 1 company-owned location. However, the system has been experiencing declining unit counts, losing 197 net units in fiscal 2025 and 114 net units in fiscal 2024. The investment ranges from $2,470 for existing pharmacy conversions to $833,870 for new locations. The franchise provides core services including online training, marketing support, and access to McKesson's pharmaceutical distribution network. Franchisees must purchase branded and generic prescription drugs from McKesson and maintain Good Standing status. The contract operates on a perpetual basis until terminated by either party, with no exclusive territory protection. While the low entry costs are attractive, the declining system size and lack of financial performance representations present concerns for potential franchisees.
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