Overview
Why Essential Care?
Essential Care is a health & fitness brand with over 20 years of operating history and 10 active locations. The full Franchise Disclosure Document, including unit-level financials, territory terms, training requirements, and franchisee obligations, is available on request.
The Numbers
Investment & Fees
- Total initial investment
- —
- Initial franchise fee
- $40K
- Royalty fee
- Available on request
- Ad / marketing fee
- Available on request
Regulatory Filings
FDDs on file
Latest FDD on file: 2016. Request the document below to see Item 19 financial performance, Item 7 estimated initial investment, and territory disclosures.
Who's Operating It
10 franchisees of Essential Care
ADAM HARRIS
St George, Utah
1unitANDREW HAMETZ
White Plains, New York
1unitBRENDA OLSEN
Las Vegas, Nevada
1unitBRIAN HARRIS
Midvale, Utah
1unitGREG FREI
Manila, Utah
1unitJESSE LAWSON
Layton, Utah
1unitLEE STEVENSON
Mesa, Arizona
1unitPAUL JENSEN
Hooper, Utah
1unit
Why every serious buyer requests the FDD
The Franchise Disclosure Document is the single most important piece of paperwork in your due diligence. It's federally mandated and contains everything a franchisor is required to share before you sign.
- Item 7: full breakdown of your real startup costs
- Item 19: actual unit-level revenue performance
- Item 20: franchisee count, openings, closures, transfers
- Item 21: audited financial statements
Frequently Asked
Essential Care franchise FAQ
Is Essential Care a franchise?
Yes. Essential Care is a franchise in the health & fitness category, which means you can own and operate a Essential Care location under a franchise agreement with the franchisor. The franchisor provides the brand, systems, and ongoing support in exchange for an initial franchise fee and royalties, all disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What is the Essential Care franchise fee?
The Essential Care initial franchise fee is $40K, paid to the franchisor at signing. This is separate from total investment and does not include build-out, equipment, or working capital.
How many Essential Care franchise locations are there?
Essential Care operates 10 active locations as of the most recent FDD filing. Request the latest FDD for state-by-state distribution and openings/closures from Item 20.
When was Essential Care founded?
Essential Care was founded in 2006, giving the brand 20 years of operating history. Brand longevity matters in franchising because it correlates with refined operations, established supplier relationships, and a tested franchisee playbook.
Is a Essential Care franchise profitable?
Essential Care unit-level profitability depends on location, operating costs, staffing, and management. When a franchisor makes an earnings claim, it appears in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, the only place franchise financial performance is officially disclosed. Request the Essential Care FDD on this page to review any Item 19 financial performance representation.
How do I apply for a Essential Care franchise opportunity?
Submit a request through this page to receive the Essential Care Franchise Disclosure Document. The FDD contains everything you need to evaluate the opportunity: Item 7 investment, Item 19 financial performance, Item 20 unit counts and franchisee turnover, and Item 21 audited financials. There is no cost or obligation to request the FDD.
Where can I get the Essential Care FDD?
The current Essential Care FDD can be requested directly through this page. Franchise Disclosure Documents are federally regulated by the FTC and must be provided to prospective franchisees at least 14 days before signing any binding agreement or paying any fee.
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