Is Onward Physical Therapy or WCH Center cheaper to open?

Onward Physical Therapy costs $36,700–$146,500 and WCH Center costs $74,600–$95,300 to open (FDD Item 7). Onward Physical Therapy has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Onward Physical Therapy or WCH Center?

FranchiseVerdict grades Onward Physical Therapy B and WCH Center F, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Onward Physical Therapy vs WCH Center

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Onward Physical Therapy and WCH Center are healthcare franchises. Onward Physical Therapy requires an investment of $37K – $147K while WCH Center requires $75K – $95K. Neither Onward Physical Therapy nor WCH Center makes a financial performance representation in Item 19 of its FDD — a voluntary item under the FTC Franchise Rule — so the two cannot be compared on disclosed unit revenue. FranchiseVerdict rates Onward Physical Therapy B (Above average) and WCH Center F (Weakest tier).

Metric	Onward Physical Therapy	WCH Center
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	FWeakest tier
Investment Range	$37K – $147K	$75K – $95K
Franchise Fee	N/A	$45K
Royalty Rate	10.0%	7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	N/ANo Item 19 representation	N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate	N/A	N/A
Total Units	49	2
Unit Growth (YoY)	+18 units	+0 units
Year Began Franchising	2025	2017
FDD Year	2026	2025