About Metropolitan Spine and Pain Clinic Franchise
Metropolitan Spine and Pain Clinic is a healthcare franchise specializing in interventional pain management and spine care services.
The brand offers patients access to advanced treatment options for chronic pain, including injections, nerve blocks, physical therapy, and minimally invasive procedures.
Since beginning franchise operations in 2023, the company has been building a network of clinics staffed by qualified medical professionals.
Metropolitan Spine and Pain Clinic Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 7% of your gross sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of your gross sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $105,725 – $209,750 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $106K–$210K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (7% of your gross sales) and marketing fee (1% of your gross sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee (see Note 1) | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Rent and Lease Security Deposit (see Note 2) | $1,125 | $18,750 |
| Utilities | $100 | $500 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $5,000 | $25,000 |
| Market Introduction Program | $1,500 | $6,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment | $25,000 | $50,000 |
| Computer Systems | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Insurance | $500 | $1,500 |
| Signage | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Office Expenses | $500 | $1,000 |
| Inventory | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Licenses and Permits | $2,500 | $4,000 |
| Professional Fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.) | $1,500 | $5,000 |
| Travel, lodging and meals for initial training | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Additional funds (for first 3 months) (see Note 3) | $30,000 | $50,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 plus any broker fees and other out-of-pocket costs we incur |
| Technology Fee | Currently, $250-$450 per month/per person |
| Audit Fee | Our actual cost |
| Market Cooperative Contribution | As determined by co-op. Currently, none. (Max 5% of gross sales) |
| Local Marketing/Required Spending | 1% of your gross sales |
| Replacement / Additional Training fee | Currently, $200 per day |
| Non-compliance fee | $500 (then $250 per week) |
| Reimbursement | Amount that we spend on your behalf, plus 10% |
| Late fee | $100 plus interest on the unpaid amount at a rate equal to 18% per year |
| Insufficient funds fee | $30 |
| Costs of collection | Our actual costs |
| Special support fee | Our then-current fee, plus our expenses. Currently, $600 per day. |
| Customer complaint resolution | Our expenses |
| Special inspection fee | Currently $600, plus our out-of-pocket costs |
| Non-compliance cure costs and fee | Our out-of-pocket costs and internal cost allocation, plus 10% |
| Liquidated damages | An amount equal to royalty fees and marketing fund contributions for the lesser of (i) 2 years or (ii) the remaining weeks of the franchise term. |
| Indemnity | Our costs and losses from any legal action related to the operation of your franchise |
| Prevailing party’s legal costs | Our attorney fees, court costs, and other expenses of a legal proceeding, if we are the prevailing party |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 21.5 hours |
| Classroom Training | 13.5 hrs |
| On-the-Job Training | 8 hrs |
| Training Location | Alexandria, VA or Your Location |
| Additional Training | If you need to send a new general manager to our training program, we will charge a fee, which is currently $200 per day. Otherwise, we do not currently require additional training programs or refresher courses, but we have the right to do so. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | approximately 50,000-100,000 people |
| Description | Your territory will usually be specified as a radius around your location; however, we may use other boundaries (such as county lines or other political boundaries, streets, geographical features, or trade area). |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years from date of franchise agreement |
| Renewal Term | up to 2 additional 5-year terms |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, you must give advance notice to us; be in compliance with all contractual obligations to us and third parties; renovate to our then-current standards; sign then-current form of franchise agreement and related documents (including personal guaranty); sign general release (unless prohibited by applicable law). |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 plus any broker fees and other out-of-pocket costs we incur |
| Transfer Conditions | Pay transfer fee; buyer meets our standards; buyer is not a competitor of ours; buyer and its owners sign our then-current franchise agreement and related documents (including personal guaranty); you’ve made all payments to us and are in compliance with all contractual requirements; buyer completes training program; you sign a general release; business complies with then-current system specifications (including remodel, if applicable). |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisee may terminate if franchisor violates a material provision and fails to cure within 30 days. Franchisor may terminate for non-payment (10-day cure), other breaches (30-day cure), or without cure for misrepresentation, false reports, bankruptcy, failure to open, loss of location, material violation of laws/confidentiality/non-compete, abandonment, slander, refusal to cooperate with audits/inspections, health/safety danger, multiple defaults, termination of other agreements, or felony conviction/accusation. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the franchise, neither you, any owner, nor any spouse of an owner may have an ownership interest in, lend money to, provide services to, or be employed by any competitor. For two years after termination or expiration, the same restrictions apply within five miles of your former territory or any other My Favorite Doctor business operating on the date of termination. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | You are not required to participate personally in the direct operation of your business. However, we recommend that you participate. You must designate one person as your “Principal Executive” who is primarily responsible for your business and has decision-making authority, owning at least 10% of the business and completing initial training. On-premises supervision by the owner is recommended but not required; a general manager who completed training can fulfill this role. |
| Required Suppliers | 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. |
| Supply Restrictions | You may have to buy or lease items from the franchisor or a limited group of suppliers the franchisor designates. These items may be more expensive than similar items you could buy on your own. You must purchase required items from our approved vendors as prescribed. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | We currently do not derive revenue from the required purchases and leases by franchisees. However, the franchise agreement does not prohibit us from doing so. |
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. |
Metropolitan Spine and Pain Clinic Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Metropolitan Spine and Pain Clinic does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Metropolitan Spine and Pain Clinic 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.
Metropolitan Spine and Pain Clinic System Growth
Metropolitan Spine and Pain Clinic currently operates 0 franchised locations and 3 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 15 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Audited by NAPER CPA GROUP for year ending December 31.
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