MD Hyperbaric Center^®

Health & Wellness • Year: 2026

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What Is MD Hyperbaric Center?

MD Hyperbaric Center is a Health & Wellness franchise that offers and sells Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) products and services. It operates from brick-and-mortar MD Hyperbaric Center Locations, typically about 700 to 1,000 square feet and located in or adjacent to medical practices or near hospitals in urban and suburban areas. The franchise serves a mix of customers - individual customers who enter the MD Hyperbaric Center Location and medical practices/Authorized Care Providers via an Administrative Services Business model - and its core assets and service bundle center on hyperbaric chambers, HBOT supplies, related technology and administrative services.

MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise: Pros and Cons

A major strength is Item 7 training listed at $0 with the franchisor covering ongoing training costs, so franchisees face no upfront or recurring training bills. A key risk is the unusually large pipeline of 38 signed-but-not-open outlets (top 10%), which may mean the brand is selling faster than it can support openings.

Pros

Item 7 training listed at $0 (min and max) and the franchisor covers ongoing training expenses - unlike most health & wellness concepts, you won’t face the usual upfront or recurring training bills, leaving more cash for opening and operations.

Territory protection score of 61 places the brand in the top quarter for Health & Wellness - you’ll have stronger-than-average territorial rights compared with most peers.

Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisor enforcement actions, and no government penalties - a clean legal and regulatory record is a clear positive and reduces the legal risk you’d typically expect in this sector.

Cons

Thirty-eight signed-but-not-open outlets is well above typical (top 10%) - this unusually large pipeline can indicate the franchisor is selling faster than it can support openings or that there are delays in site approvals and buildouts.

Manager-required equity of 15% is well above typical for Health & Wellness (top 5%) and the requirement that a manager hold equity is uncommon - this raises the upfront personal capital a manager or you must commit and may limit non-investor manager options.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

MD Hyperbaric Center reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

61/100

Good

MD Hyperbaric Center grants a defined, non‑exclusive, site‑specific territory-roughly a four‑mile radius around the approved location, subject to existing contractual commitments. The franchisor retains rights to develop nearby units (no right of first refusal), to sell via e‑commerce and alternative channels, and to acquire/convert third‑party businesses and use different trademarks.

Training & Support

80/100

NORMAL

MD Hyperbaric Center provides a robust 120-hour training curriculum designed to prepare four staff members for launch. The program includes on-site launch assistance to support operational readiness; franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses, and on-site support is provided for an additional cost.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise?

Opening a MD Hyperbaric Center franchise requires a total initial investment of $133,050 to $521,700, according to the 2026 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

$133,050

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$521,700

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$50,000

Real Estate$16,300

Equipment & Assets$10,000

Reserves$38,000

Training$0

Other$18,750

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$50,000

Real Estate$51,200

Equipment & Assets$320,500

Reserves$40,000

Training$0

Other$60,000

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.

How Much Do MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise Owners Make?

MD Hyperbaric Center franchise locations reported average gross sales of $359,531 and median gross sales of $359,531 in 2026, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$359,531

Median Gross Sales:

$359,531

High Gross Sales:

$359,531

Low Gross Sales:

$359,531

Sample Size:

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: The Item 19 contains two separate single-location analyses for calendar year 2025: one franchised location (Gross Sales = $359,531) and one company‑affiliated location (Gross Sales = $872,113; EBITDA = $310,793). The company‑affiliated location generated materially higher top-line revenue and reported an EBITDA margin of roughly 35.6% (310,793 / 872,113). The franchised sample provides only Gross Sales and no profitability metrics, so direct profitability comparisons are limited. The disclosure also lists estimated franchised-level expenses (royalties 8% = $69,769; marketing 2% = $17,442; technology fee ≈ $3,000) that are calculated based on the $872,113 figure, indicating the franchisor used the company‑affiliated performance as the basis for projecting typical franchised operating charges.

Performance Variability Analysis: Observed variability is large but cannot be generalized because each reported analysis contains only one full-year location. Gross Sales range within the reported analyses is $359,531 to $872,113, but this spread reflects two distinct single-location samples (one franchised, one affiliate) rather than a distribution across multiple franchisees. No median/percentile distribution (beyond the single-sample medians) or measures of dispersion are provided. EBITDA is reported only for the company‑affiliated center; no COGS, net income, or comparable profitability metrics are provided for the franchised location.

Data Scope and Limitations: The Item 19 data are unaudited and based on very small sample sizes (one franchised location and one company‑affiliated location for 2025). The franchised-location analysis excludes franchised centers that were not open for the full calendar year; the company‑affiliated analysis likewise excludes centers not operating the full year. The franchisor explicitly states the information has not been audited and warns that individual results may differ; therefore these figures should be treated as limited, illustrative examples rather than statistically robust performance benchmarks for prospective franchisees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MD Hyperbaric Center a good franchise to own?

Whether MD Hyperbaric Center is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2026 FDD: MD Hyperbaric Center operates 12 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 80/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a MD Hyperbaric Center franchise worth the investment?

The value of a MD Hyperbaric Center franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $133,050 to $521,700. MD Hyperbaric Center disclosed average gross sales of $359,531 in 2026. 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 a MD Hyperbaric Center franchise?

Break-even timelines for MD Hyperbaric Center franchises are not disclosed in the 2026 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 MD Hyperbaric Center a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2026 FDD, MD Hyperbaric Center operates 4 franchised locations and 8 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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