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Apex Network Physical Therapy®

Health & Wellness Year: 2025
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What Is Apex Network Physical Therapy?

Apex Network Physical Therapy is a franchise for operating physical therapy clinic Facilities that offer physical and/or occupational therapy services. The operational model is brick-and-mortar, with each franchisee operating a licensed clinic (Facility) under the franchisor's System and Proprietary Marks. It serves individual patients (B2C) and may also provide services to organizations for employees (B2B), with a core service bundle of licensed physical and occupational therapy delivered at the Facility and supported by the franchisor's management system (training, patient development, centralized billing, advertising, and operational standards).

Apex Network Physical Therapy Franchise: Pros and Cons

The $10,000 initial franchise fee is well below typical for Health & Wellness brands (bottom 5%), leaving you more cash for build-out and early operations, but the $65,000 minimum reserve requirement (top 10%) is unusually high and indicates significantly greater working‑capital needs.

Pros

The $10,000 initial franchise fee is well below typical for Health & Wellness (bottom 5%), leaving you with more cash on hand for build-out and early operating needs.
On-site support is provided at no additional cost, unlike roughly 85% of Health & Wellness peers who charge for this, which lowers your ongoing operating expenses and simplifies budgeting.
Zero disclosed lawsuits and zero franchisor-initiated enforcement actions (both bottom 5%), combined with zero terminations and zero non-renewals (both bottom 5%), indicate a clean legal record and very low documented churn-suggesting fewer franchise conflicts and regulatory issues to manage.

Cons

The $65,000 minimum reserve is well above typical across franchises (top 10%) - the required cash on hand suggests monthly operating costs are higher than peers, which raises your working-capital needs.
Having 59 company-owned units is well above typical for Health & Wellness (top 5%) and may indicate the franchisor prioritizes corporate expansion over growing the franchise base, which warrants investigation into their commitment to supporting and scaling franchisees.

Territory Protection

43/100
NORMAL

Apex Network Physical Therapy grants a site-specific, non-exclusive protected Assigned Territory for one franchisor-approved location, with boundaries set by a franchisor-determined radius to meet population thresholds (5,000/10,000/15,000). Rights are contingent on meeting performance quotas; franchisor retains e-commerce/alternative-channel sales and the right to develop nearby units.

Training & Support

70/100
NORMAL

Apex Network Physical Therapy provides a robust 103-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three managerial staff members for launch. The program includes on-site launch support aimed at operational readiness at no additional charge, and franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses.

Unit Growth Analysis

Unit Growth Chart

The franchise experienced a slight decline from 86 units in 2022 to 85 in 2023 (−1.16%), then flatlined at 85 units through 2024 and 2025 (0.0% YoY most recently). This pattern-a small drop followed by two years of zero growth-indicates a shift from minor contraction to stagnation, signaling to investors limited near-term unit-driven upside and possible market saturation or a weak development pipeline unless new expansion initiatives are implemented.

How Much Does It Cost to Open an Apex Network Physical Therapy Franchise?

Opening an Apex Network Physical Therapy franchise requires a total initial investment of $192,900 to $522,950, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$192,900
Minimum Investment Breakdown
Franchise Fee
Real Estate
Equipment & Assets
Reserves
Training
Other

Maximum Investment

$522,950
Maximum Investment Breakdown

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$35,000
Real Estate$54,000
Equipment & Assets$18,800
Reserves$65,000
Training$1,000
Other$19,100

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$35,000
Real Estate$286,000
Equipment & Assets$47,700
Reserves$110,000
Training$5,000
Other$39,250

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apex Network Physical Therapy a good franchise to own?

Whether Apex Network Physical Therapy is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2025 FDD: Apex Network Physical Therapy operates 85 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 70/100. The franchisor does not disclose financial performance data. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is an Apex Network Physical Therapy franchise worth the investment?

The value of an Apex Network Physical Therapy franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $192,900 to $522,950. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with an Apex Network Physical Therapy franchise?

Break-even timelines for Apex Network Physical Therapy franchises are not disclosed in the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Apex Network Physical Therapy a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2025 FDD, Apex Network Physical Therapy operates 26 franchised locations and 59 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

Does Apex Network Physical Therapy disclose franchise revenue data?

Apex Network Physical Therapy did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2025 FDD. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information.

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