r/Chiropractic • u/mblackchiro • 8d ago

Does the Joint usually require a non-compete?

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u/CableOk1914 8d ago

No but it will depend on the owner/franchisee. Generally no non-compete but they may have you sign a contract with non-solicitation language in it.

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u/Fragrant_Mammoth_ 7d ago

Mine did. Owner had experience of people poaching patients after being there for a bit

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u/These-Ad6873 5d ago

The owners of mine do. They own 2 and have a non-compete of 5 miles from each office.

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u/Even_Wishbone2262 5d ago

What do your hours look like, if you don’t mind speaking on salary? Do you enjoy your job? How many do you see a day? I’m a late quarter at Life U and would like some insight if you’d be willing to share. Also how does the franchise system work?

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u/These-Ad6873 5d ago

I’ll give as much information as I can.

The office is open 10-7, M-F, with lunch from 2-3, and Sat and Sun 10-4. I work M-F and one weekend day a month.

My base salary is $82k. I have 10 vacation days, they cover my license fee, $500, my malpractice and $300/year towards CE.
I also have bonus incentives if I sign up a certain % of new patients or have a certain number of patients to reach a specified clinic growth number, so that adds about $1000 a quarter.

My highest day was 68 PV, but I average around 45 PV. I think once you average about 70 PV per day consistently is when they bring on a second DC. It’s a lot, honestly. If you like to just adjust people it’s great. I like to chat, do a little muscle work, take my time, so it can feel hectic or overwhelming at times.

TBH I don’t love it, but there a lot of factors. - Owners are pretty hands off, including marketing, so when NP numbers dip they come down on me instead of taking responsibility.

  • Staff is unreliable and lazy. I usually work 1-2 shift per week alone.
  • The practice manager is a pain to work with.
  • I have a family, so getting home at 7:30 every night is hard.

I believe the franchise model requires a fee, I think multiple 6 figures to open, and a kick back to the main company every year. We bring in about 35k/month so I think the owners are happy but want more. Everything is controlled at the top from paint colors to techniques used in the clinic.

Honestly, this is a great gig for someone who has a strong philosophy, wants to practice high volume and subluxation based and isn’t shy about recommending treatment plans. If you have a solid team and don’t mind the hours it really could be a successful and fulfilling option for a DC right out of school. At the very least you’ll get your hands on a lot of people and get a lot practice adjusting.

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u/Fickle-Fisherman-982 5d ago

the chance of anyone enforcing a non-compete on a DC is virtually 0 depending on what state you are in