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Lady of America
Owning a LOA Fitness For Women Center sets you apart from the competition. We take great pride in our units. As the world's largest full service Workout and Fitness centers focused on women, we are truly unique. From our training staff, group exercise programs, and message therapy, LOA Fitness Centers have been developed in every way with the woman in mind. Clean, comfortable, and safe, we have been offering an outstanding workout environment to our members for nearly 25 years!
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1984
Franchising Since:
1989
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
200
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
200
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
169
83.3%
In 45 States
Canada:
4
2%
In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:
30
14.8%
In 8 Foreign Countries
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Total:
203
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Florida
40
2. Texas
36
3. California
34
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$300K
Cash Investment:
$200K
Total Investment:
$187-455K
Average Total Investment:
$321K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$30K
Average Franchise Fee:
$30K
On-Going Royalty:
8%
Average Royalty:
8%
Advertising Fee:
$195
Average Number of Employees:
4 Full-time, 3 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
3,500-6,000
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Must be preapproved by corporation
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
No
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
21
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
No
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
No
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
