DDSmatch

DDSmatch

Information based on 2024 FDD

Financial Services · Residential Brokerage

Investment min
$135K
Total: $135K–$318K
Avg gross revenue
N/A
Unit-level, 2024
Franchise fee
$120K–$285K
Per current disclosure
Royalty
$1,000
Locations
40
Franchising since 2015

Description

What is DDSmatch?

DDSmatch stands as a pioneering force in the dental practice transition industry, offering a unique and trusted approach to dental practice sales and acquisitions. Founded in 2015, DDSmatch has revolutionized how dental practices change hands by implementing their signature 'Trusted Transition Process,' which ensures smooth, transparent, and successful practice transitions for both buyers and sellers.

What sets DDSmatch apart is their commitment to maintaining practice legacies while facilitating meaningful connections between retiring dentists and qualified buyers. Their network of local representatives provides personalized attention and deep market knowledge, moving away from the traditional remote brokerage model. The company employs independent third-party accounting firms for practice valuations, ensuring objective and credible assessments that benefit both parties.

DDSmatch's comprehensive service package includes extensive marketing reach, thorough candidate screening, and expert negotiation support. Their brokers are known for their hands-on approach, availability, and ability to navigate complex transitions while maintaining professional relationships throughout the process. They specifically focus on finding owner-operator dentists rather than corporate buyers, helping to preserve the personal nature of local dental practices.

As a franchise opportunity, DDSmatch offers entrepreneurs the chance to join a respected name in dental practice transitions, backed by a proven system and comprehensive support structure. Franchise owners benefit from established processes, professional networks, and the opportunity to facilitate significant business transactions while making a meaningful impact in their local dental communities.
  • Specialized dental practice brokerage and transitions
  • Proprietary Trusted Transition Process® methodology
  • Comprehensive dental practice sales and associate placement
  • DSO representation and transition planning services
  • Established market presence since 2015
  • Full-service dental practice partnership facilitation

Location Analysis

Where DDSmatch wins

DDSmatch maintains a widespread presence across multiple states, showing a strategic but dispersed footprint in the dental practice transition market. The franchise has notable concentrations in regions like Michigan and Georgia, while maintaining a presence in markets like Idaho, Illinois, and Louisiana. This distributed pattern suggests a deliberate approach to market penetration, targeting areas with high concentrations of dental practices and retirement-age dentists.

The franchise's average rating of 2.5 across numerous reviews indicates room for operational improvement, though individual locations like the Sample Business show excellence with perfect ratings. This variance suggests success may be highly dependent on local operator expertise and market dynamics.

The current geographic distribution reveals significant expansion opportunities, particularly in dental-dense markets along the coasts and in major metropolitan areas currently underserved. Ideal locations for new franchises should target areas with a high density of dental practices, strong demographic indicators for practice transitions (aging dentist population), and robust local healthcare economies.

Prospective franchisees should focus on markets with high concentrations of dental practices, strong household incomes, and established healthcare infrastructure. The relatively low market saturation in most regions presents opportunities for first-mover advantages in many areas, though success appears heavily dependent on local market knowledge and relationship-building capabilities.
Total US locations
41
Franchise units
40
Corporate locations
1
Avg. sq. footage
N/A

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Financial Analysis

The numbers behind DDSmatch

Avg gross revenueN/A
Investment range$135,000 – $317,500
Investment midpoint$226,250
Brand fund$0
Royalty$1,000
Franchise fee$120,000–$285,000
Min. net worth
Min. liquid capital
DDSmatch requires an investment range of $135,000 to $317,500, positioning it as a premium entry within the residential brokerage sub-sector where averages span $55,927 to $239,969. This higher investment threshold reflects the specialized nature of dental practice brokerage, requiring sophisticated industry knowledge and professional credentialing. The dental services market benefits from strong demographic fundamentals with an aging population requiring increased dental care and practice succession planning. Established dentists nearing retirement create consistent deal flow, while younger practitioners seek acquisition opportunities. The franchise's 41-unit system represents the entire franchised presence in this specialized niche. Since launching in 2015, DDSmatch has achieved focused market penetration within dental practice transitions, utilizing their proprietary Trusted Transition Process®. Revenue data is not publicly available, requiring careful due diligence during franchise evaluation. The business model demands significant working capital for extended sales cycles typical in professional practice transactions. Ideal investors should possess strong financial backgrounds, preferably with experience in business brokerage, real estate, or professional services. Success depends heavily on relationship-building within the dental community and understanding complex practice valuation methodologies, with territory exclusivity being critical given limited transaction volume per market.
Did you know? Did you know that launching your own DDSmatch franchise - the innovative dental practice matching service that connects patients with the perfect dental providers - requires a total investment between $135,000 and $317,500, which covers everything from your franchise rights to the technology platform and marketing tools needed to build a thriving healthcare matchmaking business in your local market?

Financing partners

Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees

Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.

FranFund

Lender

CRF USA

Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.

Lender

First Bank of the Lake

Lender

Pension Pros

Lender

FDD Item 7

Initial investment range

$135K–$318K
Most common
$135,000
Minimum
$226,250
Midpoint
$317,500
Maximum

Per FDD Item 7, total initial investment ranges from $135,000 to $317,500. The midpoint $226,250 is what most franchisees report at signing — financing typically reduces cash-at-close by 80–90%. Knowing the investment range helps you plan confidently and ensure you're fully prepared to make the leap.

Growth over time

Franchise footprint

+24% YoY
50403020100
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
41 units open as of 2024 FDD+8 in last 12 mo

2024 Franchise Disclosure

FDD documents

Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for DDSmatch's 2024 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.

Estimated initial investment
FDD Item 7 · PDF
Financial performance representations
FDD Item 19 · PDF
Members-only items
Executive team
FDD Item 2 · PDF
Litigation
FDD Item 3 · PDF
Bankruptcy
FDD Item 4 · PDF
Franchisor assistance
FDD Item 11 · PDF
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Buyer FAQs

Frequently asked questions

The initial investment for a DDSmatch franchise typically ranges between $135,000.00 and $317,500.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.

Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) that is publicly available and that we have on record, which was issued in 2024. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. For the most current and detailed information, we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.

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