Physicians Weight Loss Centers of America
Physicians Weight Loss Centers of America
395 Springside Dr.
Akron, OH 44333-2496
800#: (800) 205-7887
Tel: (330) 666-7952
Fax: (330) 666-2197
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.pwlc.com
Contact: Ms. C. Krishna McCollins, Franchise Development
Supervised weight reduction business, offering the customer a comprehensive program, utilizing individual treatment, personal care, counseling and weight management.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1979
First Franchise: 1980
Franchise Units: 58
Company-Owned Units: 2
Total Units: 60
Distribution:
U.S. -- 56;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
�North America -- Operations in 12 States
�States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 20 in OH, 10 in SC, 4 in NC
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:10
Franchisee Qualifications:5, 4, 3, 3, , 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States Except CA,HI,NY
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,200 SF; SC
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $21-52.1K
Total Investment: $38-70K
Average Total Investment: $54.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $100K
Fees
�Franchise: $20K;
�Average Franchise Fee: $20.0K
�Royalty: 5.5%/$115/Wk.
�Average Royalty: 5.5%
�Advertising: 7%/$600/Wk.
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 5/5/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
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: Yes
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 45
On-Going Support: A,B,c,d,E,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 3 Weeks Akron, OH; 1-3 Days On-Site.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: No
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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