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Rank no. 322 – Medi-Weightloss Franchising USA LLC – US
Products & Services: Medical weight-loss & wellness program
Number of Locations: 72
Total Investment: $101.58K – 338.07K
Founded: 2004
Began Franchising: 2008
About Medi-Weightloss Franchising USA LLC
After retiring from a career in financial services, diet and health enthusiast Edward Kaloust founded Medi-Weightloss in 2004 to offer physician-supervised weight-loss and fitness programs. The company began franchising in 2008.
Franchise Units
| YEAR | U.S. | CANADIAN | INTERNATIONAL | COMPANY OWNED |
| 2013 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2012 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2011 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $101,575 – $338,075
Franchise Fee: $35,000 – $128,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $1.5K-$12.5K/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $35,000 – $128,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $1.5K-$12.5K/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Net Worth: $500,000
Liquid Cash Available: $350,000
OPERATIONS
25% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 – 10. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators).
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 3-5 days. At franchisee’s location: 2 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Franchise Ranking History
Franchise 500®: #322 (2013), #356 (2011),
Fastest-Growing: #83 (2011),
Top New: #16 (2013), #27 (2011),
