Health Franchises Becoming More Attractive to Practitioners and Consumers alike in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY – Aug 19, 2008 – SpinalAid Centers of America, a national franchise, was recognized in the 29th annual Entrepreneur Magazine list of top franchises called the “Franchise 500.” The spinal decompression franchise, with five locations in Utah, is the number two health services franchise and the 268th top franchise overall. SpinalAid was also recognized on the “Fastest Growing Franchise” list and ranked as the 18th “Top New Franchise” out of 50. These rankings reinforce a growing trend; consumers and practitioners are choosing health and wellness franchises over private practices.

Health franchises are appearing across the United States at an increasing rate and Utah is no exception. Customers are choosing the convenience of health and wellness franchises like SpinalAid Centers of America, Massage Envy and Pearle Vision rather than shopping around and comparing products and services at independent stores and clinics.

Because franchises can offer multiple locations with standardized products, treatments, training and pricing they can be a stress-reliever to both customers and franchise owners alike.

Health and wellness professionals, such as Utah SpinalAid franchise owners, have found there are many benefits to being a part of a franchise. Corporate franchises often help build individual location’s foot traffic and name recognition by establishing solid brands and providing marketing and advertising.

“I joined the SpinalAid spinal decompression franchise so people in my area would know what they can expect when they walk through my doors,” said Dr. Robert Park, of the SpinalAid Center in Centerville. ”They know they’ll get superior treatment, excellent customer service and viable solutions to back pain as a result of corporate marketing efforts and commercials that solidly brand SpinalAid.”

According to Dr. Park, if a health and wellness business owner is not franchised he or she has to worry much more about things like marketing and promotion on top of treating and servicing patrons which can be a tedious and time consuming feat. Joining a franchise can eliminate many of those additional business concerns.

Today, there are more than 170 SpinalAid franchises across the country, a significant feat considering there were zero in 2005. Locally, the SpinalAid franchise has grown as well with five franchise locations established since franchising began.

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About SpinalAid

Utah SpinalAid Centers offer non-surgical spinal decompression and a variety of other chiropractic and back-pain solutions. Currently Utah SpinalAid Centers can be found in American Fork, Brigham City, Centerville, Layton and South Jordan. For more information about non-surgical spinal decompression or a no-cost consultation please call 1-877-4LOWBACK (1-877-456-9222) or visit www.spinalaid.com.