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L A Weight Loss Centers

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L A Weight Loss Centers
747 Dresher Rd., # 150
Horsham, PA 19044-2247
800#: (888) 258-7099
Tel: (215) 346-8762
Fax: (215) 346-8929
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.laweightloss.com
Contact: Mr. Tim Britt, SVP Franchise Development


L A WEIGHT LOSS CENTERS combine personalized meal plans, using everyday foods, with professional one-on-one counseling and a line of proprietary products to create one of the hottest new business opportunities in the world. This center-based weight loss program features the industry's leading marketing, training and operations systems.




Franchisor Background


Established: 1989
First Franchise: 1998
Franchise Units: 390
Company-Owned Units: 385
Total Units: 775

Distribution:
U.S. -- 724; Canada -- 45; International -- 6
-North America -- Operations in 48 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 58 in NY, 51 in PA, 38 in FL

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 160
Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 5, 1, 3, 3, 4
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States Except VA (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 5 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,200 SF; SC (Click here for abbreviations)
Encourage Conversion: NA


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $67.2-120.4K
Total Investment: $67.2-120.4K
Average Total Investment: $93.8K
Minimum Net Worth: $200K

Fees:
-Franchise: $20K
-Average Franchise Fee: $20.0K
-Royalty: 7%
-Average Royalty: 7.0%
-Advertising: NR

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements: Yes/10
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: NA
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 1,460
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 1 Week Corporate Headquarters; 2 Wks. Center; 2 Wks. Classroom.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: Specific Cities Only
Canada: No
Overseas: S. America, Mexico, W. Europe, UK, Spain

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