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Blitz, The, 20-Minute Total Fitness for Men

The world's largest and fastest-growing fitness franchise for men. THE BLITZ combines strength training with cardio boxing and martial art techniques, all inside "The BLITZ Ring" 20-minute circuit. Your low investment could yield high returns. Great opportunity for those looking for more independence.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

2002

Franchising Since:

2002

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	182	100%
Company-Owned Units:	1	0.5%
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Total Operating Units:	182	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	70	34.7%	In 25 States
Canada:	40	19.8%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	92	45.5%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	202	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$300K
Cash Investment:	$29.9K
Total Investment:	$38-60K
Average Total Investment:	$49K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$29.9K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	$395/Mo.
Average Royalty:	-1%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees:

1 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

1,800

Preferred Sites:

Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	15
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	At Additional Cost
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	At Additional Cost
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Gardner, KS Headquarters	4 Days

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	N/A
General Business Experience:	N/A
Specific Industry Experience:	N/A
Formal Education:	N/A
Psychological Profile:	N/A
Personal Interview(s):	N/A

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	1.5%
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	10%
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	7 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	Yes, All Countries

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: