Is Onward Physical Therapy or The Dentist's Choice cheaper to open?

Onward Physical Therapy costs $25,200–$122,500 and The Dentist's Choice costs $64,000–$68,500 to open (FDD Item 7). Onward Physical Therapy has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Onward Physical Therapy or The Dentist's Choice?

FranchiseVerdict grades Onward Physical Therapy D and The Dentist's Choice A, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Onward Physical Therapy vs The Dentist's Choice

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Onward Physical Therapy and The Dentist's Choice are healthcare franchises. Onward Physical Therapy requires an investment of $25K – $123K while The Dentist's Choice requires $64K – $69K. FranchiseVerdict rates Onward Physical Therapy D (Below average) and The Dentist's Choice A (Strongest tier).

Metric	Onward Physical Therapy	The Dentist's Choice
Verdict Grade	DBelow averageBelow average	AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Investment Range	$25K – $123K	$64K – $69K
Franchise Fee	N/A	$50K
Royalty Rate	10.0%	5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	N/A	N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate	N/A	Limited data
Total Units	49	130
Unit Growth (YoY)	N/A	N/A
Year Began Franchising	2025	1994
FDD Year	2026	2025