Urgent Care Is a Hot Topic of Conversation—as a Franchising Opportunity

There’s no debating that urgent care has had many ups and downs, as well as constant evolution since its inception. What started with entrepreneurial providers essentially creating a new way to practice medicine has revolutionized healthcare. Ownership structures have evolved right along with the industry, with hospital systems and venture capitalists recognizing the financial benefits, as well. It was inevitable, then, that the idea of franchising urgent care centers would come at some point. Forbes just published an article delving into essential elements of an urgent care franchise, in fact. Author Paige Robinson, vice president of franchise development for American Family Care, also extolls the virtues of the urgent care model in general, boasting the industry’s efficiency. “More efficient turnaround times mean these clinics can see more patients per hour, increasing the center’s revenue and improving patient experience,” she writes. JUCM has been tracking the value of urgent care operations as business entities for years. Read Find Prime Locations for Rapid Urgent Care Growth and A Return-on-Investment Approach to Urgent Care Marketing to learn more about opportunities to expand or start new ventures in urgent care.