986 Degrees Corporation
1000 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2150 Los Angeles, California, 90017
The franchised offered is for you to establish, own and operate a retail pharmacy location under our brand, logos and trademarks, and name, “986 PHARMACY” and “986 SPECIALTY PHARMACY” any other names or logos we may adopt in the future, (“Marks”). Your retail pharmacy (“Pharmacy”) will sell prescriptions, over the counter medicines, beverages and candy to the general public. The customers are the community within a fifteen (15) mile radius of the Pharmacy location, with a focus on the elderly community because of the increased amount of medications in that age group. Your competitors include local and national chains of retail pharmacies, independent retail pharmacies, convenience stores, internet pharmacies, drug stores, and other stores that may offer prescription drugs.
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Franchimp Summary Rating
10/10
Investment Accessibility
10/10
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Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $50,000 Maximum: $50,000
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $314,700 Maximum: $691,000
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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