Business Description

Personal Training Institute combines fitness and nutrition to help its clients reach their goals. PTI's program centers around a custom-tailored 30 minute strength training session with a personal trainer. As part of the program the client meets with a licensed nutritionist who helps them develop good eating habits. Over the past 18 years PTI has developed a very strong business model that is easy to operate. We are looking for passionate, business-minded, financially-qualified individuals.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1987

Franchising Since:  2005

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	6	42.9%
Company-Owned Units:	8	57.1%
Total Operating Units:	14	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 14 100% In 2 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 14 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Maine	1
2. New York	13

Registered in Following Registration States: California, New York

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$0K
Cash Investment:	$50K
Total Investment:	$99-188K
Average Total Investment:	$143K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$19.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$19K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 8 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2,000

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	2
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	1
Psychological Profile:	1
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Not a Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	5
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	Yes
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits
Additional Services:	Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
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:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Smithtown, NY	10 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:	25
U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No