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Retail · Ergonomic Products

Relax The Back- Low back pain is the 2nd most stated reason people visit a physician's office. As demands on the healthcare industry increase, Relax The Back is quickly becoming the resource of choice for both our clients and the medical community. - Our 30 years' experience make us the industry leader, along with our well-trained, knowledgeable staff. - As the population ages our customer base expands. Our clients are the largest, most affluent segment of the population. - 43% of our franchise owners are multiple unit operators. - Great margins-owners see 50-52% margins on product. - Average unit sales over $1 million annually, highest 2.6M.

Semi-AbsenteeVetFranSBA Approved
Total Investment

$190K - $390K

Franchise Fee

$30K

Royalty

2-5% graduated years 1-2, 5% thereafter

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Overview

About Relax The Back

- Low back pain is the 2nd most stated reason people visit a physician's office. As demands on the healthcare industry increase, Relax The Back is quickly becoming the resource of choice for both our clients and the medical community. - Our 30 years' experience make us the industry leader, along with our well-trained, knowledgeable staff. - As the population ages our customer base expands. Our clients are the largest, most affluent segment of the population. - 43% of our franchise owners are multiple unit operators. - Great margins-owners see 50-52% margins on product. - Average unit sales over $1 million annually, highest 2.6M.

Relax The Back is the nation's largest specialty retailer of ergonomic and back care products. We offer product solutions for Office, Home, Sleep, Massage, Recline, Travel, Health and Fitness that help in the prevention and relief of back pain. Our franchise owners are dedicated to helping customers find comfort, stress relief and back care solutions. For over 25 years we have provided our franchise owners with the ability to impact lives while enjoying the independence of operating a successful business.

Who it fits

Ideal candidate

No specific background, and retail experience is not necessary. What is essential is the desire to change lives and having a passion to help people maintain a healthy lifestyle and live a pain free life.They do need to learn, and follow, a system, deliver outstanding customer service, manage and motivate staff and have the initiative to move forward in the business. Reaching out to Community to market the business and think creatively to grow the business.
The fine print

FDD facts

Initial franchise fee$30K
Royalty2-5% graduated years 1-2, 5% thereafter
Total investment$190K - $390K
Liquid capital required$100K
Net worth requirement$500K
Year founded1984
Year began franchising1989
Business modelB2C
Owner-operator required (Year 1)Yes
Reported figures from public FDD disclosures and franchisor websites. Verify with the official FDD before signing.
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Territory overview

AvailableDistrict of Columbia, Texas, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
UnavailableCalifornia
LegendAvailableLimitedUnavailable
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Quick facts
Founded
1984
Franchising since
1989
Model
B2C
Liquid capital
$100K min
Net worth
$500K min
Owner-op required?
Yes
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