About Dental Assistant U Franchise
Dental Assistant U is an education franchise offering specialized dental assistant training programs.
The brand provides a structured curriculum with hands on instruction and practical experience designed to prepare students for careers as dental assistants.
The franchise fee is $30,000, and the company has been franchising since 2020 under Evolve Dental Management Group, LLC.
Dental Assistant U Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$80K
Average Investment
$150K
Maximum Investment
$219K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | The greater of $1,000 per month or 20% of Billings per month of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of Billings per month | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $80,175 – $218,875 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $80K–$219K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (The greater of $1,000 per month or 20% of Billings per month) and marketing fee (1% of Billings per month) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Real Estate Coordination Fee | $0 | $3,000 |
| Facility Coordination Fee | $0 | $10,000 |
| Construction, Leasehold Improvements | $5,000 | $80,000 |
| Equipment, Furniture, and Fixtures | $26,000 | $46,000 |
| Signage (interior and exterior) | $800 | $3,500 |
| Computer and Software System | $1,500 | $2,000 |
| Student Materials | $800 | $2,800 |
| Lease Payments | $3,000 | $6,600 |
| Utility Deposits | $0 | $400 |
| Insurance | $875 | $3,325 |
| Pre-opening Wages, Travel and Living Expenses | $0 | $3,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $3,000 | $4,500 |
| Digital/Online Marketing | $1,300 | $1,750 |
| Professional Fees | $200 | $1,500 |
| Architectural Fees | $0 | $500 |
| Business Permits and Licenses | $200 | $1,000 |
| School Licensure | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Additional funds – 3 Months | $2,500 | $14,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | Greater of $10,000 or 50% of the then current franchise fee |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of the then current franchise fee |
| Technology Fee | Ongoing fee determined by student usage for e-learning platform (Canvas) |
| Audit Fee | Costs and expenses (if difference in reported royalties is 2% or greater) |
| Relocation Fee | Costs and expenses; minimum of $5,000 |
| Interest | 1.5% per month or highest rate allowed by law |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $50 per violation |
| Testing or Supplier Approval Fee | Costs and expenses |
| Advertising Cooperative Fee | Maximum 2% of Billings |
| Conferences and Conventions | $500 to $1,000 per attendee |
| Additional Training | Currently $200 per trainee per day plus expenses of the trainer incurred |
| Work Schedule /Operating Hours Modification Approval Fee | Currently $250 per requested modification to your operating hours or work schedule |
| Legal fees and expenses | Costs and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees for any failure to pay amounts when due or failure to comply in any way with the Franchise Agreement |
| Management Fee | 20% of Billings in the event we must operate franchise due to death, disability, etc., plus our expenses |
| Hold Harmless; Indemnification | Any and all types of damages, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses we incur as a result of third parties claims or from your ownership and operations of the School. |
| Early Termination Damages | Our damages, costs, and expenses |
| Post-Termination or Post-Expiration Expenses | Costs and expenses |
| Fines | $1,000 per occurrence |
| Refurbishment Fee | Our costs, plus an administrative fee of 15% of the total expenses incurred by us. |
| Insurance Premium Reimbursement | Varies according to plan and provider |
| Continuing Operation Fee | Greater of $1,000 or 150% of the Royalty due for the same week for every week of month-to-month operations after termination or expiration of Franchise Agreement |
| Goods and Services Prices and Fees | Varies |
| Third Party Vendor Charges | Your share of any charges billed to us on behalf of your business |
| Quality Control Review Services | Our costs |
| Data Inspections and Reimbursement | Varies |
| Legal Fees | Varies |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 16 hours over two days |
| Classroom Training | 16 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 0 hours |
| Training Location | Wake Forest, North Carolina |
| Additional Training | Additional training may be offered or required at a rate of $200 per trainee per day plus incurred expenses. Franchisees are also required to attend all conferences and other required training courses, for which a tuition fee of $500 to $1,000 per attendee may be charged, plus travel, lodging, and food expenses. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive, Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Greater of approximately 300,000 people or a 15-mile radius |
| Description | Franchisees are granted an exclusive, protected territory, typically defined as the greater of an area containing approximately 300,000 people (based on U.S. Census data) or a 15-mile radius around the School. This protection prevents other DENTAL ASSISTANT U Schools from being located within the territory. However, the franchisor retains the right to operate or license other channels of distribution, such as online sales, mobile applications, or events, within the franchisee's territory without compensation. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | One 10-year renewal term |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of the then-current initial franchise fee |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, the franchisee must be in good standing, provide timely notice, agree to the then-current franchise agreement terms (which may differ materially), make required School upgrades, secure a sufficiently long lease, sign a general release, and pay the renewal fee. The franchisor can modify the territory upon renewal. |
| Transfer Fee | Greater of $10,000 or 50% of the then current franchise fee |
| Transfer Conditions | Transferee must assume obligations, complete training, execute current agreements, and meet new franchisee qualifications (credit, character, business experience, financial strength). The transferor must release all claims, pay the transfer fee, and refurbish the School if required. The franchisor has a 45-day right of first refusal. |
| Termination for Cause | Termination can be automatic for bankruptcy or insolvency. It can occur without opportunity to cure for abandonment, loss of premises rights, unauthorized transfers, certain criminal convictions, repeated defaults, failure to comply with covenants, material misrepresentation, false records, impairment of brand value, dishonest conduct, loss of required licenses, failure to obtain approvals, abusive acts, or operating without approval. Other defaults allow a 15-day cure period. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the franchise and for two years after its termination or expiration, the franchisee and its owners are prohibited from owning, managing, or engaging in any business that sells or provides dental assisting courses within the Restrictive Territory. This also applies to managerial staff. Separate confidentiality and non-solicitation covenants are also in effect. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | While personal supervision is encouraged, the owner is not required to personally operate the School. The business must be directly supervised and managed by an accepted School Director who has completed the franchisor's training program. This School Director, who may or may not be an owner, must sign confidentiality and non-competition agreements and obtain all necessary licenses to operate the School. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must purchase dental equipment, tools, marketing materials, and other supplies from approved or designated vendors, which may include the franchisor or its affiliates. Specific required suppliers include an approved real estate broker, a designated supplier for decorating services, a designated vendor for digital marketing, an approved provider for phone and sales services (currently exclusive to franchisor/affiliate), a designated insurance provider for student liability insurance, the poliSchool management system, the Canvas e-learning platform (currently exclusive to franchisor/affiliate), and approved credit card processing services (PayPal Merchant Services and Stripe). |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees are restricted to using only approved or designated suppliers for required items. Failure to do so constitutes a violation of the Franchise Agreement. The franchisor reserves the right to change or revoke approval for any item or supplier at any time. Employees' access to confidential information must be strictly limited. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | No revenue was received from franchisees’ required purchases or leases in the last fiscal year. However, the franchisor or its affiliates may derive future revenue or other consideration, such as rebates, from products and services franchisees are required to purchase or lease from them or other vendors. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Neither the franchisor nor any of its affiliates offer direct or indirect financing. They also do not guarantee any franchisee's lease, note, or other obligations. |
Dental Assistant U Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$174K
Median Revenue
$123K
Revenue Range
$53K – $474K
Sample Size
8 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Dental Assistant U Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordDental Assistant U has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Dental Assistant U System Growth
Total Units
8
Franchised
4
Company-Owned
4
Dental Assistant U currently operates 4 franchised locations and 4 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$180K
Net Income
$10K
Total Assets
$10K
Audited by Bernard Robinson & Company, L.L.P. for year ending December 31.
Dental Assistant U Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Dental Assistant U franchise ranges from $80,175 to $218,875, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $30,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Dental Assistant U charges a royalty fee of The greater of $1,000 per month or 20% of Billings per month of gross sales, plus a 1% of Billings per month contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Dental Assistant U Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Dental Assistant U to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Dental Assistant U franchise owners report average revenue of $174K and median revenue of $123K. This is based on a sample of 8 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Dental Assistant U has been franchising since 2020. The FDD shows an investment range of $80,175-$218,875, a The greater of $1,000 per month or 20% of Billings per month royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $30,000 and the total investment ranges from $80,175 to $218,875 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $2,500 in liquid capital is required. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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