2026 FDD Issued Apr 30, 2026 Minnesota Commerce (CARDS) Checked Nov 2, 2026
QC Kinetix Franchise Cost (2026)
A QC Kinetix franchise costs an estimated $250,100 – $494,600 to open, according to Item 7 of the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). That total includes the $55,000 initial franchise fee (Item 5) and covers this format: Single Unit Standard Model. Item 6 lists royalty fee: 8% of Gross Revenues, subject to the conditions below.
- Total investment
- $250K – $495KItem 7 source and qualifications
- Franchise fee
- $55KItem 5 source and terms
- Royalty
- 8% of Gross RevenuesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Brand fund
- 2% of Gross RevenuesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Units (2025)
- 110Item 20 source and scope
- Franchise exit rate
- 25.8% / yrCalculated 3-year average; definition and source
What stands out about QC Kinetix
Few clinics are opening and many franchises are ending. Item 20 shows 6 franchised openings in 2025 against 55 exits, led by terminations rather than owners choosing to close, which cut the franchised count to 104. The Item 7 notes say as much: the leasehold estimate relies on clinics opened the year before, because the franchisor did not open a meaningful number in 2025.
Advertising is the cost to plan around. The franchisor calls the concept advertising intensive, and Item 6 requires local media spending through its designated suppliers that starts at a set monthly amount and can be raised sharply by the sixth month, depending on the market. In the Item 19 sample, advertising and marketing was the largest operating expense, slightly ahead of payroll.
That Item 19 sample is narrow. Of the clinics open all of 2025, only a minority sent in financial statements, and the figures are self-reported and unaudited. Those clinics averaged $924,273 in sales, while median operating income sat well below the average and the weakest reporting clinic lost money.
Leaving early does not end the payments. Besides a royalty of 8% of Gross Revenues with monthly minimums, Item 6 says an owner whose agreement ends early must keep paying the minimum royalty, the call center fee and the technology fee through the original end of the 10-year term, as liquidated damages.
What are the initial franchise fees and financial requirements for QC Kinetix?
Item 5 lists an initial franchise fee of $55,000 for QC Kinetix. Check the cited Item 5 for payment timing, discounts and format-specific terms.
Item 5 (PDF page 16): $55,000 for a single Standard Model or Express Model business, paid in full when you sign and not refundable. Honorably discharged U.S. veterans receive $1,000 off their first franchise. Under a Development Agreement for Standard Model businesses (minimum 2 units), the fee per unit falls from $50,000 for 2 units to $37,000 each for 5 units and $20,000 for each unit after 5, all paid at signing.
Source: QC Kinetix 2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 16.
This record lists no minimum net worth or liquid-capital requirement for QC Kinetix, because no sourced figure has been recorded. Ask the franchisor for its current financial qualifications in writing.
How much does it cost to open a QC Kinetix franchise? (Item 7)
Source: QC Kinetix 2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 23.
Item 7 of QC Kinetix’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document estimates the total cost to open one single unit standard model at $250,100 – $494,600. This total includes the initial franchise fee.
| Expense Category | Low ($) | High ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $55,000 | $55,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $86,000 |
| Advertising | $30,000 | $75,000 |
| Utilities and Security Deposits | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| 3-Months' Rent | $8,500 | $30,000 |
| Signage | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Furniture and Fixtures | $9,000 | $12,000 |
| Computers, Office Equipment, and Supplies | $5,000 | $8,000 |
| Medical Related Equipment | $8,000 | $18,000 |
| Medical Related Training | $4,900 | $8,850 |
| Business Licenses, Permits | $500 | $1,500 |
| Professional Fees | $2,000 | $7,500 |
| Initial Inventory (Retail Items) | $11,000 | $12,000 |
| Business Insurance | $3,700 | $5,750 |
| Franchisee Training Expenses | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $100,000 | $150,000 |
| Total | $250,100 | $494,600 |
Other formats
| Format | Total investment |
|---|---|
| Single Unit Express Model | $96,100 – $207,600 |
For comparison, the median high-end investment among 5 health & wellness records without a source-review hold is $761,154.
Item 7 (PDF pages 23-27) prints $250,100 to $494,600 for a single Standard Model clinic in 1,700 to 2,500 square feet of Class-A office or medical space; its 16 lines add to that total. Additional funds for the first three months are the largest line and include local advertising after the pre-opening campaign. The franchisor says its leasehold improvement estimate rests on seven broker-managed openings in 2024 because it did not open a meaningful number of clinics in 2025. The Express Model, run inside an existing healthcare, medical or wellness clinic, prints $96,100 to $207,600 (PDF pages 27-31), and its lines also add up. A Development Agreement adds the development fee to the first unit's estimate (PDF page 32).
What ongoing royalties and fees does QC Kinetix charge? (Item 6)
Source: QC Kinetix 2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 17.
Item 6 of QC Kinetix’s 2026 FDD lists the charges below. Recurring charges and charges triggered by a transfer, renewal or other event have different conditions. Read each fee’s basis and notes before comparing rates.
How to read an Item 6 fee table.
| Fee Type | Amount / Rate | Payment Frequency | Notes & Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee | 8% of Gross Revenues | Every period | 8% of weekly Gross Revenues, due each Tuesday for the prior week, with a minimum royalty of $1,000 a month in months 3 to 5 after opening and $1,500 a month from month 6 to the end of the term. If the agreement is terminated, minimum royalties stay due through its original expiration date (note 1). (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Failure to Attend Scheduled Medical Provider Training | $1,500 | When it applies | Currently $1,500 if a medical provider misses a scheduled training class. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Fees for Technology Related Services and Support | $1,795 per month | Every period | Currently up to $1,795 per month for software and ongoing support, paid to the franchisor, its affiliates or approved vendors (note 2). (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Local Marketing Fees | Varies | When it applies | Spent with approved vendors to promote your business locally: $20,000 in the first month, and the franchisor may raise it to as much as $40,000 a month from the sixth month, depending on the market. Note 3 describes the range as $10,000 to $40,000 per month per unit, says multi-unit owners may pay less per unit, and allows up to 50% to go to a regional cooperative. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Brand Development Fee / Fund | 2% of Gross Revenues | Every period | Currently 2% of weekly Gross Revenues; the franchisor may change it, but total contributions will not exceed 3% of Gross Revenue in any calendar year (note 4). (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Call Center Fee | $2,500 per month | Every period | $1,500 to $2,500 per unit per month: $2,500 for the first unit, $1,500 each for the second and third, then repeating $2,500 and $1,500 for further units. You must use the franchisor's central call center (note 5). (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Interest and Late Fees | Varies | When it applies | 1.5% per month or the maximum legal rate, plus $25 (note 6). (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Audit Expenses | Varies | When it applies | Audit cost plus 18% annual interest if you understate Gross Revenues by 2% or more. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Transfer Fees | Varies | When it applies | $15,000 for a transfer to a buyer new to the system, $7,500 to a current franchisee, and $1,500 for transfers between approved owners or adding an owner without changing majority ownership. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Additional Training | Varies | When it applies | $500 per additional person per day plus travel; the franchise fee covers initial training for up to two people (note 7). Item 7 note 13 separately quotes $1,000 per additional person. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Continuing Education | Varies | When it applies | $500 per person per day plus travel and related expenses. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Convention Unattendance Fee | Varies | When it applies | $1,000 per day of the national convention you do not attend. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Relocation Fee | $15,000 | When it applies | $15,000 when an approved relocation is confirmed (note 8). (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Project Management Fee | $9,000 | When it applies | $9,000 to the required third-party construction management company (note 9). (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Renewal Fee | Varies | When it applies | 10% of the then-current initial franchise fee, paid before signing the successor agreement. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Renovation and Maintenance | Varies | When it applies | Routine maintenance, equipment and technology upgrades, and reimaging of the clinic (note 10). (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | Varies | When it applies | The table states $25 per occurrence; note 11 states $250. Three or more in 12 months is cause for termination. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Costs of Enforcement, including Attorney's Fees | Varies | When it applies | Costs the franchisor incurs to obtain injunctive relief or enforce the agreement. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| System Modification | Varies | When it applies | Reasonable costs of adapting your business to system changes (note 12). (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Insurance Policies | Varies | When it applies | Unpaid premiums plus the franchisor's expenses if you fail to keep required insurance. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Indemnification | Varies | When it applies | Claims, lawsuits or losses arising from your operation of the business (note 13). (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Inspection Fee | Varies | When it applies | $1,500 if you fail an inspection for the second time in any 12-month period (note 14). (Item 6, PDF p. 20) |
| Interim Management Fee | Varies | When it applies | 10% of weekly Gross Revenues plus travel and lodging if the franchisor manages the business after a default. (Item 6, PDF p. 20) |
| Failure to Report Fee | Varies | When it applies | $200 each time a required monthly financial report is not received by the 20th. (Item 6, PDF p. 20) |
| Medical Kit Purchases | Varies | When it applies | The franchisor or its designated affiliate is the sole provider of medical kits. (Item 6, PDF p. 20) |
| Liquidated Damages | Varies | When it applies | If the agreement ends early for your material breach or you terminate it, minimum royalties, call center fees and technology fees through the original expiration date, paid in a lump sum (note 15). (Item 6, PDF p. 20) |
Explore annual fees and payback assumptions
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QC Kinetix startup investment and modeled fees over 10 years
Item 6 sets minimum monthly royalties after opening and requires local marketing spending of $20,000 in the first month that the franchisor may raise to as much as $40,000 a month from the sixth month, depending on the market. Because these depend on sales level and market, this record does not produce an annual fee estimate or payback preset. See the fee amounts and definitions in Item 6 above. Open the calculator with your own assumptions.
Item 20: QC Kinetix franchised outlet history
Source: QC Kinetix 2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 68.
Item 20 Table 3 reports 104 franchised outlets at the end of 2025. The company-owned table reports a further 6 outlets. Our calculated average annual franchised exit rate is 25.8% across the 3 reported years, using the definition below.
| Year | Franchised at Start | Opened | Reported Exits | At End | Franchise Exit Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 160 | 44 | 32 | 172 | 20% |
| 2024 | 172 | 18 | 37 | 153 | 21.5% |
| 2025 | 153 | 6 | 55 | 104 | 35.9% |
Franchised units went from 160 to 104 over 3 years (-56).
Reported exits include terminations, non-renewals, franchisor reacquisitions and other cessations. A reacquired outlet may continue operating. How we calculate the exit rate. How to read the Item 20 outlet tables. Compare QC Kinetix’s exit rate with other brands.
6 units changed owners in 2025.
Item 20 Table 3 totals (PDF page 68) match Table 1 (PDF pages 62-63) and the company-owned Table 4 (PDF page 69), whose reacquisitions of 2, 7 and 1 match Table 3. Table 2 prints no total row; its state rows add to 19, 13 and 6 transfers. Company-owned outlets fell from 14 to 6 in 2025 as 6 closed and 3 were sold to franchisees. Table 5 lists 9 franchise agreements signed but not yet opened at December 31, 2025.
How much do QC Kinetix franchise owners make? (Item 19)
Source: QC Kinetix 2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 61.
Item 19 of the 2026 FDD reports average Sales Revenue, reporting Franchise Outlets of $924,273 (January 1 to December 31, 2025, 39 of the 100 Franchise Outlets open all 12 months of 2025 that provided financial information; unaudited). Besides sales, QC Kinetix’s Item 19 reports “Average Gross Profit (sales revenue minus medical supplies costs), reporting Franchise Outlets”, “Average Operating Income, reporting Franchise Outlets” and “Median Operating Income, reporting Franchise Outlets”. Each figure follows the franchisor’s own definition in Item 19, which decides which costs are deducted and whether an owner’s salary is one of them. None of them is necessarily an owner’s take-home pay.
See every QC Kinetix Item 19 figure, with its period and sample.
Payback calculator (enter your own assumptions) Check any inputs against this record’s Item 7 startup costs and Item 6 fee rules.
How to interpret QC Kinetix’s Item 19 figures and sample limits.
How long is the QC Kinetix franchise agreement term?
Source: QC Kinetix 2026 FDD, Item 17, PDF p. 55.
The standard QC Kinetix franchise agreement runs 10 years, with renewal terms of 5 years.
Item 17 (PDF page 55): a 10-year initial term with up to 2 five-year renewal terms if you meet the conditions, which include a renewal fee, a general release and upgrading the business to current standards.
How long does it take to open a QC Kinetix franchise? (Item 11)
Source: QC Kinetix 2026 FDD, Item 11, PDF p. 43.
Item 11 of the 2026 FDD states the time from signing the Franchise Agreement to opening: 90 to 180 days.
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Sources
QC Kinetix Franchise Disclosure Document, issued April 30, 2026, as filed with the Minnesota Commerce (CARDS). Read the source FDD PDF. How to get this FDD yourself.
- Item 5: cited PDF p. 16
- Item 6: cited PDF p. 17
- Item 7: cited PDF p. 23
- Item 19: cited PDF p. 61
- Item 20: cited PDF p. 68
- Agreement term (Item 17): cited PDF p. 55
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Document & verification changelog
- November 2, 2026: Source check completed against the recorded FDD.
- November 2, 2026: Initial cost profile published from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (issued April 30, 2026).
- November 2, 2026: Independently checked against the April 30, 2026 Minnesota FDD: cover, Items 5, 6, 7, 11, 17, 19 and 20. Item 6 now lists all 26 rows (the draft had 7); the royalty minimums and market-set local marketing spend are recorded in a model note instead of an annual fee estimate. Added the median operating income, opening time, renewal terms and source notes. Removed stray fields. Rewrote the analysis.