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+300% units YoYHQ-led decisions
MDH Hyperbaric
Health servicesSoftware purchasing at MDH Hyperbaric is controlled at the headquarters level, with the FDD naming Christopher Neal (CEO), Dr. Martin J. O’Malley, and Mark Wiseman as key executives. The franchisor mandates a specific set of systems including a proprietary operating system, an EMR, and QuickBooks, creating a defined addressable market of 12 total units. With 4 franchised locations, vendors face a small but tightly controlled technology environment.
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
Live signals
Total units
12
4 franchised
Unit growth YoY
+300%
vs prior filing
AUV
$360K
Item 19, 2025
Royalty
8%
of gross sales
Ad fund
2%
national + local
Initial fee
$50K
per unit
Investment range
$133K–$522K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
2 years
from the filing
Item 19
Claims
from the filing
Ongoing fee load
What the operator pays every month
The recurring percentage of gross sales named in this filing, before rent, labour or any technology fee.
10%of gross sales (FY2026)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
Systems named in Item 11 of this filing. None is recorded as mandated here, which is not the same as the filing mandating nothing. Read Item 11 before treating the category as open.
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Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
28 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 4 explicit no's; 2 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Must the franchisee use an accounting or bookkeeping system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must acquire, install and use certain computer and electronic systems, peripheral equipment and related software programs and email solutions we specify in the Brand Standards Manual (collectively, “Technology and Information Systems”) to collect, compute, store and report a MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise’s Gross…
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We will have continuous, uninterrupted access to your MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise’s Technology and Information System, but certain of your Customer’s health-related issues may be protected by privacy laws such as HIPAA.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
within 45 days after the end of each fiscal year of the MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise, submit to Franchisor a balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flow for the year then ended.
How the franchisor buys
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
We reserve the right to designate other specific distributors, vendors and suppliers for Approved Items in the future to the fullest extent permissible under applicable law.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
27232Item 8
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, we received $27,232 in rebates and payments arising from purchases by our franchisees, which was 14.6% of our total revenues of $186,314.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, we received $27,232 in rebates and payments arising from purchases by our franchisees, which was 14.6% of our total revenues of $186,314.
Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?
20Item 8
approximately 20% to 25% of your ongoing operating expenses.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
If we elect to test the samples or inspect the proposed supplier’s facilities, you will be charged a fee not to exceed the actual cost of such inspection or testing.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you desire to purchase any products or services from a supplier that has not already been approved, you must obtain our prior written approval, which may take up to 90 days from our receipt of all requested information, including information regarding the supplier’s fiscal strength, demonstrated customer service…
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
Upon the Franchise’s termination or expiration, Franchisor may immediately instruct the telephone company and all other directory publishers (both web-based and print) to transfer use and control of the MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise’s telephone number(s) and all director listings to Franchisor or its MD Hyperbaric…
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee must implement and maintain an approved Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance program for the MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise.
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee will permit Franchisor representatives to conduct unannounced QSC Reviews of the MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise at any time during normal business hours.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee will promptly comply with and adopt, at its own expense, all such modifications to the MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
within 90 days after signing the Franchise Agreement, you must locate and obtain our approval for a proposed MD Hyperbaric Center Location within an agreed target area (described in the Franchise Agreement) for your MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesFranchise agreement
Unless otherwise expressly agreed, neither Franchisee nor any of the Principals, employees or agents may use the Marks or otherwise mention the MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise, MD Hyperbaric Center Franchises, MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise Network or System in connection with any business or personal uses of Social…
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 11
You must make the Grand Opening Ad Expenditure (currently up to $2,500) during the 30 days before the scheduled opening date and for the 30 days following the opening of your MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise for an initial opening advertising and promotion program to be conducted in accordance with our Brand Standards.
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesItem 11
Throughout the term of the Franchise Agreement, you must spend the Local Ad Expenditure on approved local advertising.
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesItem 11
You must participate in any such gift card, gift certificate, voucher or customer loyalty program we establish, and MD Hyperbaric Center FDD 2026 35 4878-0500-1872 v.12 honor any such gift cards, gift certificates, vouchers or loyalty awards presented for redemption at the MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise.
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee agrees (i) to join, participate in, and actively support any Area Cooperative established in the MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise’s DMA
Operations
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
Likewise, you must purchase or obtain Approved Items only from approved suppliers we designate or approve from time to time.
Payments
Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must also obtain and utilize services of a credit card processor that we have approved.
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
All Continuing Fees due under this Agreement will be payable each Accounting Period by automatic debit of Franchisee’s account on the 5th day following each Accounting Period with respect to Franchisee’s Gross Sales for the immediately preceding Accounting Period.
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesItem 11
You must participate in any such gift card, gift certificate, voucher or customer loyalty program we establish, and MD Hyperbaric Center FDD 2026 35 4878-0500-1872 v.12 honor any such gift cards, gift certificates, vouchers or loyalty awards presented for redemption at the MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
You must also have a General Manager for each MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
Technology and Information Systems Hardware and Software You must acquire, install and use certain computer and electronic systems, peripheral equipment and related software programs and email solutions we specify in the Brand Standards Manual (collectively, “Technology and Information Systems”) to collect, compute…
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
There are no contractual limitations on our right to access any information or data contained on your Technology and Information Systems.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
We also reserve the right to require additional training for replacement Training Team members or to address deficiencies in center performance.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesFranchise agreement
Attendance to such conventions, seminars and other franchisee-oriented functions will be mandatory, unless otherwise agreed by Franchisor in writing.
The filing answers no to 4 questions
- Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?Item 8
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?Item 11
- Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?Item 8
The vendor opportunity at MDH Hyperbaric
MDH Hyperbaric operates in the health services sector with a total footprint of 12 units, comprising 8 company-owned locations and 4 franchised locations. The system’s average unit volume sits at $359,531, with an 8.0% royalty rate on a 10-year initial term. For software vendors, the immediate addressable market is the 4 franchised units, as company-owned locations typically fall under a separate corporate IT decision process. The operator base is small, with 18 mapped operators, 3 of whom are multi-unit operators. The unit-band split shows 15 operators running a single unit and 3 running between 2 and 9 units, with no operators at the 10+ unit level. Geographically, the system is concentrated in North Carolina with 9 units, followed by New York (3), Pennsylvania (2), Florida (2), and Texas (1).
Who controls software purchasing
Purchasing authority is centralized at the headquarters level. The FDD’s Item 1 identifies the executive team as Christopher Neal, Chief Executive Officer; Dr. Martin J. O’Malley, Managing Member and Vice President; and Mark Wiseman, Managing Member and President. This small leadership group represents the buying center for any software vendor looking to introduce a new solution into the system. There is no parent company on file, indicating the brand is independently owned, which means decisions are not filtered through a larger corporate hierarchy. The lack of a named CIO or VP of Technology in the FDD suggests that technology decisions likely route through the CEO or President directly, making a concise, business-case-driven pitch essential.
Mandated and current tech stack
The FDD is unusually specific about mandated technology. Franchisees are required to use the MD Hyperbaric Operating System, MD Hyperbaric Intranet, and MD Hyperbaric’s proprietary operating systems, indicating a heavily custom, in-house technology environment. Additionally, an EMR system is mandated, though the specific vendor is not named in the available extract. For financial management, the system mandates QuickBooks Accounting Pro Software Package 2011 edition or higher by Intuit Inc. A Company Point of Sale System is also mandated, again without a named vendor. This stack creates a narrow integration surface: any third-party software must coexist with or connect to these proprietary systems, making API compatibility and data portability critical discussion points in any sales conversation.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The procurement model is not disclosed in the most recent FDD. Item 8, which would typically outline whether the franchisor designates specific suppliers, maintains an approved supplier list, or allows open purchasing, provided no extract. This absence of data means vendors should approach the sales process prepared for a range of scenarios, from a tightly controlled designated-supplier model to a more open environment. On the renewal side, the FDD’s Item 17 outlines a 5-year renewal term with conditions that include signing the then-current form of franchise agreement, which may contain materially different terms and conditions from the original. This clause signals that technology mandates can change at each renewal cycle, creating potential openings for new vendors when franchisees are required to upgrade their MD Hyperbaric Center Franchise and sign a general release.
How to read the MDH Hyperbaric FDD
The 2026 FDD is the primary source for understanding the contractual and operational constraints that shape software purchasing at this brand. Key items for a vendor to scrutinize include Item 11 for the full list of mandated technology and any named vendors, Item 8 for procurement and supplier restrictions, and Item 17 for renewal conditions that could trigger technology re-evaluations. The embedded PDF viewer below contains the complete filing. For a ranked target list of franchise systems matched to your software category, FranCloud can help you prioritize your outreach based on real FDD data.
Questions vendors ask
MDH Hyperbaric, answered from the filing
Decisions are centralized at HQ. The FDD lists Christopher Neal (CEO), Dr. Martin J. O’Malley (Managing Member/VP), and Mark Wiseman (Managing Member/President) as the executive team, making them the likely buying center for any enterprise software deals.
The FDD mandates a Company Point of Sale System, an EMR, the MD Hyperbaric Intranet, the MD Hyperbaric Operating System, and QuickBooks Accounting Pro Software Package 2011 edition or higher by Intuit Inc.
The system has 12 total units, split between 8 company-owned and 4 franchised locations. The operator footprint maps 18 operators across roughly 24 located units, concentrated in NC (9), NY (3), PA (2), FL (2), and TX (1).
The procurement model is not disclosed in the most recent FDD. Item 8, which typically details designated or approved supplier requirements, provided no extract, so the specific purchasing restrictions remain unknown.
The initial franchise term is 10 years. Renewals are for 5-year terms and require signing the then-current agreement, which may have materially different terms. This creates potential evaluation windows at each 5-year renewal cycle.
The 2026 FDD was filed with state franchise regulators. You can review the full document using the embedded PDF viewer below to analyze the specific technology mandates and contractual obligations directly from the source.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
16 operators run 18 mapped locations. 1 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit15
2–9 units1
Top states by locations
| NY | 3 |
|---|---|
| NC | 3 |
| PA | 2 |
| FL | 2 |
| TX | 1 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind MDH Hyperbaric
unknown of md hyperbaric holding.
Related Health services brands
Primary franchise filings · updated June 2026. Every figure is source-traceable and QA-checked.