15 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
The total initial investment to open a The Medicine Shoppe franchise ranges from $513K to $896K (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 The Medicine Shoppe is $0 (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 The Medicine Shoppe 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, The Medicine Shoppe does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2025 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisThe Medicine Shoppe charges a royalty fee of 3.0% 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 The Medicine Shoppe franchise is approximately 3.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 0.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisThe Medicine Shoppe has been involved in 3 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the The Medicine Shoppe franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisThe Medicine Shoppe offers non-exclusive 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 analysisThe Medicine Shoppe currently operates 271 locations (2025 FDD) (271 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system contracted by 7.2% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -3.0%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for The Medicine Shoppe is 10.7% (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 analysisThe Medicine Shoppe 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 The Medicine Shoppe is 5 years (2025 FDD). The total potential term is 5 years.
View full contract analysisThe Medicine Shoppe's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 0 years within 0 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisYes, The Medicine Shoppe's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.
View full legal analysisThe Medicine Shoppe 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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