About Mobility Plus Franchise
Mobility Plus is a home accessibility franchise specializing in the sale, rental, installation, and service of stair lifts, scooters, ramps, vertical lifts, and other mobility products for residential use.
Each location operates both a showroom and a mobile service business, bringing essential mobility solutions directly to clients who need help navigating their homes safely and independently.
The franchise fee ranges from $55,000 to $63,000, and Mobility Plus has been franchising since 2016.
Mobility Plus Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $55,000 to $63,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of your Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 2% of your Gross Sales; currently none | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $249,992 – $391,995 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $250K–$392K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of your Gross Sales) and marketing fee (Up to 2% of your Gross Sales; currently none) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $55,000 | $63,000 |
| Rent (see Note 2) | $18,000 | $30,000 |
| Lease Security Deposit (see Note 2) | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Utilities (see Note 1 and Note 2) | $4,000 | $6,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $6,000 | $12,000 |
| Insurance (12 months) | $5,000 | $12,000 |
| Professional Fees | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Showroom setup (FF&E and inventory) | $80,000 | $120,000 |
| Vehicle (see Note 3) | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Vehicle décor | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Tools | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Training Fee (see Note 4) | $0 | $15,000 |
| Technology Fee (5 Months) (see Note 5) | $1,995 | $1,995 |
| On-Site Support Package | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Additional funds (for first 6 months) (see Note 6) | $50,000 | $80,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 90% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee if the Transferee is a new franchisee; 50% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee; $5,000 deposit on the transfer fee due when you request our consent on the proposed transfer; $3,000 for a transfer among existing shareholders, partners or members of Franchisee entity |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 (Successor Franchise fee) |
| Technology Fee | Currently, $399 per month |
| Local Marketing Requirement | 2% of your Gross Sales |
| Designated Showroom Manager Training fee | Currently, $7,500 per person |
| Late fee | $100 plus interest on the unpaid amount at a rate equal to 18% per year |
| Conference Registration Fee | Then-current standard registration fee; estimated at $500 for the next conference in 2024 |
| Costs of collection | Our actual costs |
| Indemnity | Our costs and losses from any legal action related to the operation of your franchise |
| Prevailing party’s legal costs | Our attorney fees and expenses of a legal proceeding, if we are the prevailing party |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 49 hours |
| Classroom Training | 49 |
| On-the-Job Training | 0 |
| Training Location | Online (live) or Varies |
| Additional Training | We may hold and require all franchisees to attend national, regional or local conferences for Mobility Plus franchisees to discuss updates to products, services, methods, operational standards, policies and procedures, and marketing and advertising. We may charge a fee to attend the conference (“Conference Registration Fee”). |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | approximately 200,000 people |
| Description | Your territory will be specified by zip codes, county or city lines, or other limit. In your exclusive territory, we will not establish a Mobility Plus outlet, nor license or franchise another party to establish a Mobility Plus outlet. Exceptions apply if you are in default, incapable of meeting customer demand, or fail to properly serve a customer. We reserve the right to use other channels of distribution, such as the internet, catalog sales, telemarketing, or other direct marketing sales, to make sales within your territory without compensation to you. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Term | up to two additional 5-year terms |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Franchisee notifies MPS of election 90-180 days prior to term end; Franchisee is in compliance; Franchisee executes MPS’s then-current standard form of franchise agreement (may be materially different terms/fees); Franchisee pays successor franchise fee; Franchisee and each owner executes a general release (unless prohibited by applicable law). |
| Transfer Fee | 90% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee if the Transferee is a new franchisee; 50% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee if the transferee is an existing Mobility Plus franchisee; $5,000 deposit; $3,000 for transfer among existing shareholders/partners/members. |
| Transfer Conditions | Pay transfer fee; pay transferee training fee ($15,000); buyer meets our standards; buyer signs our then-current franchise agreement; you are in compliance; you sign a general release (subject to state law). |
| Termination for Cause | Violate franchise agreement other than non-curable default (15 days to cure); Intentionally submitting false information; bankruptcy; violation of confidentiality; violation of non-compete; violation of transfer restrictions; cease operations for more than 10 consecutive days; three defaults in 12 months; charge or conviction of, or plea to a felony, commission or accusation of an act that is reasonably likely to materially and unfavorably affect our brand; any other breach of franchise agreement which by its nature cannot be cured. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the franchise: unlimited. After termination/expiration: two (2) years. |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term: neither you nor any owner may have ownership interest in, lend money or provide financial assistance to, provide services to, or be employed by, any competitor (except another Mobility Plus Business operated pursuant to a franchise agreement with us) in the Territory or any other franchisee's territory. Ownership of 5% or less of a publicly traded company is not prohibited. After termination/expiration (for two years): neither you nor any owner may have ownership interest in, lend money or provide financial assistance to, provide services to, or be employed by a competitor operating in your former territory or the territory of any other franchisee. This restriction includes businesses selling, renting, installing or servicing stair lifts, scooters, ramps, vertical lifts, scooter lifts or other mobility-related products and services. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | You must devote full time and attention to your business. You are required to participate personally in the direct operation of your business and you must act as the general manager. You must complete our initial training program and any post-opening training programs that we develop in the future. You must make reasonable efforts to attend all in-person meetings and remote meetings. If your business is owned by an entity, all owners of the business must also sign the franchise agreement and be jointly and severally liable. When your business sells services to a customer, you are not required to personally conduct “on-premises” supervision of your business. However, we recommend that you be personally involved in all sales. |
| Required Suppliers | You must order your inventory for your showroom from our affiliate, as well as brochures and pictures. You will order your initial digital marketing and bookkeeping services from vendors approved by us. You will order the items for your showroom inventory (products, brochures, and pictures), as well as all products that you sell to your customers, from us or our affiliate. We will provide certain software that we provide to you in exchange for the Technology Fee. |
| Supply Restrictions | We have the right to require you to purchase or lease all goods, services, supplies, fixtures, equipment, inventory, computer hardware and software, real estate, or comparable items related to establishing or operating your business (1) either from us or our designee, or from suppliers approved by us, or (2) according to our specifications. Currently, Franchisee must purchase all customer products and inventory through MPS’s affiliate, Mobility Plus, LLC. We may change any such requirement or change the status of any vendor. If you want to use a supplier that is not on our list of approved suppliers, you must request our approval in writing. We will grant or revoke approvals of suppliers based on criteria appropriate to the situation, which may include evaluations of the supplier’s capacity, quality, financial stability, reputation, and reliability; inspections; product testing, and performance reviews. Our criteria for approving suppliers are not available to you. We permit you to contract with alternative suppliers who meet our criteria only if you request our approval in writing, and we grant approval. There is no fee for us to review or approve an alternate supplier. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Our affiliate Mobility Plus LLC received $11,316,135 in 2022 from purchases by our franchisees of inventory and other products. Certain suppliers currently pay our affiliate rebates based on franchisee purchases. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or obligations. |
Mobility Plus Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Mobility Plus 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.
Mobility Plus System Growth
Mobility Plus currently operates 63 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 14 | 0 | 35 |
| 2021 | 21 | 4 | 52 |
| 2022 | 11 | 1 | 62 |
Transfers: 1 | Closures: 1
State Registrations
Registered in 6 states: HI, IL, MD, MI, VA, IN
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Audited by Omar Alnuaimi, CPA for year ending December 31.
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