Onyva Franchising vs HealthSource Chiropractic

HealthSource Chiropractic wins on TAM and timing, and it’s not close. With 129 operating franchised units, you’re looking at a real, addressable base that can generate immediate pipeline—no waiting for locations to open. The $609K AUV signals enough unit-level cash flow to absorb a multi-module software investment, especially when the royalty (7%) and ad fund (2%) already bake in a cost structure that tolerates vendor spend. The 2026 FDD and CURRENT filing status tell you the franchisor is actively selling and enforcing standards, which means a top-down endorsement or approved-supplier push can actually convert. The unit contraction (-2.3% YoY) is the only yellow flag, but it also creates urgency: a shrinking network needs efficiency plays, and your back-office + scheduling + marketing stack sells directly into that pain.

Onyva is a ghost. One total unit, zero franchised, and a DORMANT FDD from 2023—there’s no territory to land, no proof of concept, and no franchisor momentum to leverage. The investment range ($381K–$819K) is higher than HealthSource’s floor, but without operating locations, that’s theoretical budget, not spend you can capture. The slightly lower royalty and ad fund rates don’t matter when there’s no franchisee to sell to. You’d be betting on a brand that hasn’t proven it can open doors, and in personal services, vendor sales cycles live and die on franchisor credibility and existing unit count.

The meaningful tradeoff is growth potential versus immediate revenue. Onyva could, someday, become a greenfield win if it scales, but right now it offers zero near-term bookings. HealthSource gives you a 129-unit installed base with a franchisor that’s current, enforcing procurement, and likely feeling margin pressure—prime conditions for a vendor that can pitch operational consolidation. Take the bird in hand.

Verdict: HealthSource Chiropractic is the only viable software-sales opportunity today—real units, active franchisor, and budget signals that align with a multi-product vendor pitch.