Chiropractic Franchise Opens First Wasilla Location
The team at Alaska’s first The Joint Chiropractic franchise in Wasilla.
The Joint Corp.
A nationwide chain of chiropractic clinics signed a multi-unit franchise agreement for three locations in Alaska. The first is now open in Wasilla.
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Arizona-based The Joint Corp., the nation’s largest provider of chiropractic care through The Joint Chiropractic network, reached a deal with franchisees Ron and Julie Kluff, James and Toni Petersen, and Jerusha Overton. The Kluffs own three The Joint locations in Utah, and the Petersons are previous franchisees who have rejoined the brand. Overton will operate the businesses on behalf of the group.
“The opportunity to expand into another new territory is a significant milestone for a brand. The Joint’s presence in Alaska marks an exciting new phase of growth for our company,” says Peter D. Holt, president and CEO of The Joint Corp.
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A second clinic is planned for Anchorage in the first quarter of 2023, and a third location later in the year has yet to be named. Alaska extends The Joint’s footprint to forty states.
The Joint Corp. introduced its retail healthcare business model in 2010. Today, it is the nation’s largest operator, manager, and franchisor of chiropractic clinics. With more than 800 locations nationwide and nearly 11 million patient visits annually, The Joint Chiropractic ranked number one on Forbes’ 2022 America’s Best Small Companies list.
This clinic is owned and operated by TJ Administration Inc.
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