About MD Hyperbaric Franchise
MD Hyperbaric is a healthcare franchise specializing in hyperbaric oxygen therapy, a treatment used to accelerate healing and support recovery from a range of medical conditions.
The brand operates under MD Hyperbaric Holding Inc.
and began franchising in 2024, bringing this growing medical treatment to communities through dedicated treatment centers staffed by trained professionals.
MD Hyperbaric Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 8% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Currently 2% of Gross Sales, but we reserve the right to require payment of an Advertising Fee up to 4% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $129,550 – $524,200 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $130K–$524K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (8% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (Currently 2% of Gross Sales, but we reserve the right to require payment of an Advertising Fee up to 4% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee(1) | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Real Property/Site Lease(2) | $2,300 | $3,200 |
| Design/Planning | $5,000 | $18,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements(3) | $12,500 | $40,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment(4) | $3,500 | $307,000 |
| Smallwares and Opening Inventory(5) | $0 | $1,000 |
| Signage (6) | $5,000 | $7,500 |
| Soft Costs(7) | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Insurance(8) | $5,250 | $14,500 |
| Computer System and Software(9) | $1,500 | $5,000 |
| Initial Training and Opening Assistance Costs and Reimbursements(10) | $7,500 | $15,000 |
| Security and Utility Deposits(11) | $500 | $3,000 |
| Business Licenses(12) | $1,000 | $10,000 |
| Grand Opening Ad Expenditure(13) | $0 | $5,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 months(14) | $38,000 | $40,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $20,000 |
| Technology Fee | Currently $250 per Accounting Period per MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise |
| Audit Fee | Our reasonable expenses including wages, and any professional fees. |
| Local Ad Expenditure | Currently 1% of Gross Sales, but we reserve the right to require a Local Ad Expenditure of up to 4% of Gross Sales |
| Ad Fund Contributions | Currently 0%, but we reserve the right to create an Ad Fund and require you to contribute up to 4% of Gross Sales |
| Area Cooperative Contributions | Currently 0%, but we reserve the right to create an Area Cooperative in your market and require you to contribute up to 4% of Gross Sales to the Area Cooperative |
| Grand Opening Ad Expenditure | Up to $2,500 |
| Convention Fees | Set before each convention or meeting based on anticipated actual costs |
| Maintenance and Alteration | As needed to your MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise |
| Site Evaluation Reimbursement | Reimbursement of our costs, including travel and lodging expenses (if needed) and a per diem charge for salaries (currently $250 per person per day). |
| Prospectus Review Fee | Reimbursement for our costs. |
| Indemnification Costs | Reimbursement of defense costs we incur and payment of judgments against us |
| Enforcement Costs | Will vary depending on circumstances. |
| Reimbursement of Insurance Costs | Premiums on required insurance we pay on your behalf (or on behalf of your Authorized Care Providers, if applicable). |
| Interest and Late Payments | 1.5% of past-due amounts per calendar month or maximum rate allowed by law, whichever is less; also our collection costs. |
| Non-Compliance Fees | $1,000 to $4,000 per contractual deviation or default. |
| Liquidated Damages for Early Termination (Franchise Agreement) | An amount equal to the average of the Royalty Fees paid (or payable) over the past 12 months times the lesser of 24 or the number of full calendar months remaining in the term of the Franchise Agreement at the time of termination. |
| Liquidated Damages for Breach of Post-Termination Obligations | 200% of the Continuing Fees that you would otherwise have been obligated to us with respect to your MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise if still a franchisee. |
| Liquidated Damages for Breach of Non-Competition Covenant (Franchise Agreement) | A monthly fee equal to 15% of the competing businesses’ revenues. |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 120 hours (80 classroom, 40 on-the-job) |
| Classroom Training | 80 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 40 hours |
| Training Location | Virtual/In-Person for Medical Director, Online for HBOT Technician and Safety Coordinator, MD Hyperbaric Center for On-Site Training |
| Additional Training | We may periodically provide mandatory or optional training programs, seminars, or materials to address updates, new protocols, or other operational enhancements. Additional training may incur fees equal to our out-of-pocket costs and applicable wages. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | approximately 4 miles measured by metes and bounds |
| Description | Your MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise Territory will be a radius around your Approved Location of approximately 4 miles measured by metes and bounds, but excluding any areas as to which we may have existing contractual commitments. Your MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise Territory may be slightly larger or smaller based on the population surrounding your MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise. These excluded areas will be identified in your Franchise Agreement. Franchisor will not operate or authorize anyone else to operate a full-size MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise within your territory if you are in full compliance with the Franchise Agreement. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | Up to two 5 year successor terms |
| Renewal Fee | $20,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Must not be in default, give notice, pay successor fee, upgrade MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise, sign then-current franchise agreement (which may have materially different terms/higher fees), sign general release, and attend training if required. |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Must not be in default; new transferee and Principals must qualify; asset transfer must be complete; Brand Standards Manual and copyrighted materials returned; sign general release; transferee completes training; sign then-current franchise agreement; payment terms provided; profit/loss and cash flow projections provided; Principals sign guarantees. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate for several listed violations, including adverse change of law affecting proprietary Approved Items or economic benefits. Cure periods vary (2, 5, 10, 15, 30 days) depending on the default, with some non-curable defaults resulting in immediate termination. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the franchise and for 2 years after termination or expiration. |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, no involvement in a competing business (health and wellness services offering HBOT products/services or administrative/marketing services for such) at the MD Hyperbaric Center Location, within the MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise Territory, or within 25 miles of its perimeter, or within 25 miles of any other MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise's territory, or within the United States of America, or worldwide. After termination/expiration, the same restrictions apply for a two-year period, limited to the former location, former territory, or within 25 miles of their perimeters. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | Unless you are an individual who will operate and manage the franchise personally, you must appoint a Controlling Principal who meets franchisor eligibility standards to supervise and manage all aspects of your business. The Controlling Principal is expected to be the Authorized Care Provider and manage all business aspects. A General Manager is also required for each franchise. The Training Team (Controlling Principal/Authorized Care Provider, General Manager, and up to two technicians) must complete initial training. |
| Required Suppliers | Oxyhealth, LLC (for Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers) |
| Supply Restrictions | You must use, offer and sell only Approved Items that meet or exceed the Brand Standards we specify, purchase or obtain them from an approved source that we designate (which may be us or our affiliates), and exclusively use, offer and sell only Approved Items that we designate. Likewise, you must purchase or obtain Approved Items only from approved suppliers we designate or approve from time to time. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | $0 (0% of total revenues of $75,019) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not currently offer you any direct or indirect financing, nor do we receive any payments from any person offering financing to or arranging financing for a prospective MD Hyperbaric Center Franchisee. We do not guarantee your note, lease or any other financial obligation. |
MD Hyperbaric Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
MD Hyperbaric Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
MD Hyperbaric System Growth
MD Hyperbaric currently operates 1 franchised locations and 2 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 2 states: Minnesota, Wisconsin
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Audited by Whitley Penn LLP for year ending December 31st of each year.
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