The Dentists Choice provides dental handpiece repair services to dental practices from a home-based model with no employees required.
At at a Glance:
- Liquid Capital Required: $50,000 (Liquid Capital refers to readily available cash or cash-equivalent assets that can be accessed without borrowing, selling a primary residence, or relying on future income.)
- Net Worth Required: Not specified
- Ownership Model: Owner-operator (solo)
- Location Type: Home-based
- Time Commitment: Full-time or part-time start
- Experience Required: None — no technical or dental background needed
Top 5 Reasons to Invest
- Only home-based dental handpiece repair franchise in the category
- 142 units with 22-year track record (franchising since 1995)
- No employees required — solo operator model
- 100% financing available for qualified candidates
- Declining royalty structure: 5% → 3% as revenue grows
About The Dentists Choice
The Dentists Choice was founded in 1993 and began franchising in 1995. For 22 years, the company has provided specialized repair services for highspeed, electric, and low-speed dental handpieces — equipment that breaks down regularly due to the sterilization process dental practices use between patients.
The franchise operates 142 units with zero company-owned locations. Franchisees work from home, serving dental practices in their territory with repair services, turbine replacements, parts sales, and equipment maintenance. The model requires no employees — franchisees handle repairs and client relationships themselves.
Why Franchise With The Dentists Choice?
- Home-based model eliminates retail lease, buildout costs, and commercial overhead — work from home serving a professional B2B market.
- No employees required keeps the operation simple — you handle repairs, sales, and client relationships without hiring or payroll.
- Comprehensive technical training teaches mechanical principles and repair procedures for all major handpiece brands regardless of prior experience.
- Declining royalty structure (5% down to 3%) rewards growth — your percentage decreases as revenue increases.
- 100% financing available within weeks for qualified candidates reduces upfront capital requirements.
ABF Exclusive Insights
Market Analysis: Dental practices own multiple handpieces that break down regularly due to sterilization requirements. When equipment fails, dentists lose revenue from canceled appointments. This creates recurring demand for fast, reliable repair services that most dental practices outsource rather than handle internally.
Competitive Advantage: The Dentists Choice is the only home-based franchise in the dental handpiece repair category. Specialized technical skills and manufacturer-level expertise create barriers to entry. Franchisees offer faster turnaround and lower pricing than manufacturer service departments while delivering equivalent quality.
ABF Timing Insight: 142 units over 22 years with zero company-owned locations shows franchisees want this model and the franchisor doesn’t compete with them. The declining royalty structure aligns franchisor incentives with franchisee growth. For investors with $50,000 liquid capital seeking a home-based B2B service with no employees and recurring revenue, this is one of the lowest-overhead professional service models available.
Training & Support
- Technical training covers mechanical principles, repair procedures for all major brands, quality control standards, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Marketing training includes networking strategies, dental community engagement, professional presentation, and maintenance contract sales.
- Turn-key operational systems cover pricing, inventory management, and customer relationship protocols refined over 22 years.
- Ongoing corporate support available for technical questions, business development, and growth strategies.
- Fast ramp-up support helps franchisees begin serving dental practices and generating revenue within weeks of completing training.
Franchise Owners That Thrive
- Detail-oriented individuals comfortable with hands-on technical work
- B2B sales professionals who build relationships with business owners
- Solo operators who prefer working independently without managing employees
- Candidates seeking home-based business with low overhead and flexible scheduling
- Part-time starters who want to build the business while maintaining other income
Franchise Fit & Capital Readiness
Who Is NOT A Good Fit for This Franchise
- Uncomfortable with hands-on technical repair work — you will physically repair dental equipment
- Seeking passive or semi-absentee ownership — this is a solo operator model requiring your direct involvement
- Prefer managing teams over doing the work yourself — no employees means you are the business
- Unwilling to do outbound B2B sales and networking with dental practices
Candidates who do not meet the financial criteria below are typically not approved by the franchisor.
Investment Readiness Check
- Ownership timeline: Fast launch — training to revenue in weeks, not months
- Total investment: $51,000–$60,000 including franchise fee, equipment, and initial inventory
- Franchise Fee: $45,000 (multi-unit discounts: 2 units $80,000, 3 units $100,000)
- Minimum Liquid Capital: $50,000 — required for consideration (100% financing available for qualified candidates)
- Item 19 financial performance data available in FDD
All financial thresholds are set by the franchisor and are non-negotiable during approval.
Franchisor Authority Disclosure
America’s Best Franchises provides guidance and introductions. Final approval criteria, financial thresholds, and territory decisions are determined exclusively by the franchisor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do I need technical or dental industry experience?
A. No. Comprehensive training covers mechanical principles, repair procedures for all major brands, and quality control standards. Many successful franchisees had no dental or technical background before joining.
Q. How quickly can I start generating revenue?
A. Fast ramp-up with revenue flowing in weeks, not months. Unlike franchises requiring buildouts or lengthy market development, you can begin serving dental practices immediately after training.
Q. Can I start this part-time while keeping my current job?
A. Yes. The home-based model with flexible scheduling allows part-time operation. Many franchisees transition to full-time as their client base grows.
Q. What services do franchisees provide?
A. Highspeed and lowspeed handpiece overhauls, turbine replacements, electric attachment repairs, new and refurbished equipment sales, OEM replacement parts, and maintenance training for dental office staff.
Next Steps
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