Meet Master Franchisees Jignesh Domadia and Jiten Dungarani
Entrepreneur and Physical Therapist Combine Expertise to Achieve FYZICAL Multi-Unit Franchise Success
Learn how entrepreneur Jignesh Domadia and Physical Therapist Jiten Dungarani have created a Master Franchise blueprint to secure multi-unit ownership success in Phoenix, Arizona.
When successful entrepreneur Jignesh Domadia was searching for his next business opportunity, he had two things in mind as he designed his wealthy future: a thriving franchise to work with and an accomplished clinical partner to make that happen.
Enter Jiten Dungarani, an established physical therapist with ten years of experience who was looking for an opportunity to own his own clinic.
It was the beginning of a beautiful partnership that resulted in three clinics opening in six months with a goal of 10-15 on the horizon and another 25+ clinics as Master Franchisees.
Jignesh: I was receiving physical therapy treatment, and my own successful treatment led me to consider becoming part of the healthcare industry. I have years of business experience in other industries. However, my decision to pursue this industry results from my personal success story with physical therapy. I wanted someone with physical therapy experience to be my partner in this, so I contacted Jiten.
Jiten (PT): I had not planned on opening a FYZICAL clinic until I heard about it. I've been in physical therapy for over ten years, and FYZICAL's 1-on-1 care doesn't happen in an outpatient setup, and their proprietary Balance and Vestibular program is another level of treatment approach. Jignesh asked if I'd like to open a clinic, and I replied that I'd be interested, possibly a few years from now. He said, "How about 3-5 clinics in a year?" We decided on roles and learned how to grow in no time, and we're not done.
Jignesh: There are two roles: businessman and physical therapist. We discussed responsibilities and how to make the business successful as a partnership. I handle things like location, construction, leasing, bank loans, and payroll. Jiten manages clinic setup, demographics, marketing, and patient referrals.
Jiten (PT): Partnering together has been the biggest driving force in opening multiple clinics. It's a combined role, but we have separate responsibilities. We have checks and balances, and we have each others' backs, and we're always asking ourselves, "How can we grow even faster?"
Jignesh: This partnership works because together we grow faster. An individual can open one clinic, but when you have a partner, you each have skills that allow you to move as quickly as possible. I've been in franchising for 20 years, and I've never had a franchise support me the way FYZICAL does. They help us minimize our expenses. I absolutely love that. They want to make their franchisees successful. Doing that allows us to focus on the patients and the business.
Jiten (PT): Our goal is to open 6-8 clinics by the end of the year and scale up to 10-15 clinics in the next 3-5 years. As Master Franchisees, we'd like to open 25 or more. But it's only possible with FYZICAL - the brand is phenomenal - and this partnership. Without Jignesh, I would never have considered this type of goal. It's not about today; it's about the future. FYZICAL offers the platform for success. They bring innovation, experience, and learning experiences, and that doesn't happen that often. Joining FYZICAL will be nothing but success.
Entrepreneur + Physical Therapist Partnership
"The beauty of it is, I learn from him and he learns from me. There are things I would not have known if I had done this myself. We had a vision, we knew each other's roles, and we were clear on our goals. If we did not have this partnership we would have never had these types of goals. If your goals align, your stars will align."
FYZICAL Partnership
"It's not about today; it’s about the future. The brand is phenomenal. FYZICAL brings innovation and learning experiences that don't happen often. Partnering with this brand has been nothing but success. FYZICAL is one of the most successful, leading brands in the physical therapy industry. "
Why Partner in Business?
"Our partnership has been the biggest driving force to opening multiple clinics. Business is an understanding of each other. Our partnership has allowed us to open clinics faster. We've opened 3 clinics in six months and our goal is 10-15 clinics in the next 3-5 years."
Partnering for Success
Finding the Right Partner
Jignesh: I was looking for someone who had the courage to do the business, and an open mind. Business is an understanding of each other. When you start a business like this, both partners are new. We realize there are going to be mistakes, but we know we will find solutions and move forward. We have a unique bond as partners. We each know our roles and understand each other. If we continue doing this, we both know the future is very bright.
Jiten (PT): I knew that if I wanted to open a clinic, there were business aspects I was not aware of. Jignesh had industry experience and he knew how to do things that I did not. I learned a lot from Jignesh, like how to run a business, that I would not have known if I had tried to do this myself. My thought process changed, from "Will it work out?" to "What can we do to continue this progress?" This partnership has been life-changing.
Jignesh: An individual can open one clinic. However, when you have a great business partner, you combine skills and you can move fast. A strong partnership and a fantastic brand is a winning combination.
Explore FYZICAL's Partnership Advantage Program
Partnership Opportunities for Physical Therapists
Have you always wanted to own your own physical therapy practice without taking on all the risks? Do you have a vision for growth but lack the resources to do it alone? Explore FYZICAL's Partnership Advantage Program and discover an alternative pathway to clinic ownership.
