Pharmacy Franchise Guide — Planning Your First Store

Make the next decision a considered one.

Start with the operating responsibilities, not just the opening-day plan.

01Understand the modelRead the FOFO responsibilities and consider how involved you will be in daily operations.
02Evaluate the premisesDiscuss location, access, proposed layout and applicable licensing requirements before committing to a lease.
03Prepare the teamPlan qualified pharmacist coverage, staffing and training.
04Review the agreementClarify the commercial terms, support scope, procurement arrangements and ongoing obligations.
05Plan beyond openingAllow for working capital and a realistic operating plan without relying on guaranteed returns.

From our company gallery.

Consider the place,
the people and the process.

Explore the pharmacies, everyday moments and people in our company gallery.

Keep building your understanding.

Separate setup, working capital and current commercial terms.

Use the existing e-medix article to prepare for a more useful discussion.

Understand the stages, from inquiry to the separate readiness and approval milestones.

Make the next step a clear one.

Share your proposed location and ask the team for a current written proposal, support scope and the next steps relevant to you.