OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Center Franchise
Cost, fees, owner earnings, closure rate and litigation for a OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Center franchise — pulled from the franchisor's own public FDD (2026), not its sales material.
Disclosure honesty
OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Center discloses little or no owner-earnings data (Item 19) — the franchisor won't put real profit in writing.
What their own earnings claim actually says
No financial performance representations disclosed. Franchisor explicitly states no representations about franchisee future performance or past outlet performance.
What a OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Center franchise actually costs to run
| Fee | Disclosed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $49,500 | Item 5 — paid up front, before you open |
| Royalty | 8% of gross sales | Item 6 — charged on revenue, not profit |
| Advertising fund | 2% of gross sales | Item 6 — brand marketing, spent at the franchisor's discretion |
| Total recurring fees | 10% of gross sales | Before rent, labor, food or debt service |
| Total initial investment | $422,225 – $530,600 | Item 7 — franchisor's own low/high estimate |
8% royalty (or flat fee per state law); 2% brand fund; $750/mo technology; $4,500 quarterly local ad minimum
Royalty and ad-fund percentages are charged on gross sales — an owner pays them whether or not the location is profitable.
OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Center system size and owner turnover
| Total outlets | 18 |
| Ceased operations | 0 |
| Terminated by franchisor | 1 |
| Transferred to new owners | 0 |
| Closure rate | 0.0% of outlets |
3 terminations 2024, 1 non-renewal 2025; 16 outlets in 2024 (net -3)
From Item 20 of the FDD 2026. Terminations and ceased operations are the franchisor's own count of owners who stopped — the number the sales pitch leaves out.
Is OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Center worth it? — how it compares to 436 similar franchises
| Ongoing fees | 10% of sales | steeper than 74% of other franchises franchises |
| Startup cost | from $422,225 | pricier than 78% of peers |
| Disclosure honesty | Grade F | less honest than most of the category |
| Closure rate | 0.0% of outlets | better than most (median 1.5%) |
| Disclosed lawsuits | 0 | fewer than most |
Benchmarked against every other franchises franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.
Owner take-home for a OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Center
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OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Center franchise — frequently asked
- How much does a OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Center franchise cost?
- The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $422,225–$530,600, including a $49,500 initial franchise fee.
- How much do OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Center franchise owners make?
- OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Center discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
- What are the OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Center franchise fees?
- OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Center's FDD discloses a $49,500 initial franchise fee, a 8% royalty on gross sales, a 2% advertising-fund contribution, for roughly 10% of gross sales in recurring fees before rent, labor, or debt service. 8% royalty (or flat fee per state law); 2% brand fund; $750/mo technology; $4,500 quarterly local ad minimum
- What is the OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Center franchise profit margin?
- OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Center discloses no Item 19 earnings representation, so no profit margin can be derived from the FDD at all. Any margin figure quoted elsewhere is an estimate, not a disclosure.
- What is the OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Center franchise failure rate?
- 3 terminations 2024, 1 non-renewal 2025; 16 outlets in 2024 (net -3)
- How many OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Center locations are there?
- OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Center's FDD reports 18 total outlets, with 0 that ceased operations in the most recent reporting year and 0 transferred to new owners. Item 20 is where system health shows up before the marketing does.
- Does OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Center have complaints or lawsuits?
- OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Center discloses no material litigation in Item 3 of the filing we reviewed. That's a positive signal, though it covers only what the franchisor is required to report.
- Is a OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Center franchise worth it?
- It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Center scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Center or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.