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Diet Center
395 Springside Dr.
Akron, OH 44333-2496
800#: (800) 525-6315
Tel: (330) 655-5861
Fax: (330) 666-2197
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.dietcenterworldwide.com
Contact: Mr. Grayden Webb, Dir. Franchise Development
DIET CENTER offers innovative weight management programs.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1972
First Franchise: 1972
Franchise Units: 325
Company-Owned Units:
Total Units: 325
Distribution:
U.S. -- 238;
Canada -- 11;
International -- 1
�North America -- Operations in 44 States, 4 Provinces
�States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 28 in NY, 19 in NC, 18 in CA
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:8-10
Franchisee Qualifications:3, 3, 3, 2, 3, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 700-1,200 SF; FS, SF, SC
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $16.4-34.9K
Total Investment: $16.4-34.9K
Average Total Investment: $25.7K
Minimum Net Worth: $50-75K
Fees
�Franchise: $15K;
�Average Franchise Fee: $15.0K
�Royalty: 8%/$100/Wk.
�Average Royalty: 8.0%
�Advertising: 8%/$500/Mo.
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 40
On-Going Support: C,D,E,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 3 Weeks in Akron, OH.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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