The Blitz vs Form YOU 3 Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Blitz vs Form YOU 3 including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
The Blitz Franchise
Form YOU 3 Franchise
Investment $49,500 - $89,500$33,000 - $43,000
Franchise Fee $10,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 0%-
Advertising Fee 0%-
Year Founded 2002-
Year Franchised 2002-
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
The Blitz Franchise
Form YOU 3 Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
The Blitz Franchise
Form YOU 3 Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
The Blitz Franchise
Form YOU 3 Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Ad slicks-
Operations 6% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans

 
The Blitz Franchise
Form YOU 3 Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About The Blitz

NO LONGER FRANCHISING

About Form YOU 3

Form YOU 3 Weight Loss Centers has been a leader in the weight loss industry since 1982. Millions of dieters, just like you, have achieved tremendous success on our weight loss, weight management and nutrition programs with our high quality products and comprehensive member support system.
Form YOU 3 takes an integrated approach to weight loss. We offer two separate programs to fit members' individual weight loss needs. Our Traditional Program consists of food exchanges that provide a healthy diet and allow members to enjoy wholesome, natural, grocery store foods while still losing weight. Our new Form YOU FastTM Program is a nutrient-rich meal replacement program that offers aggressive weight loss and is often suited to members' active lifestyles. Our support system offers one-on-one guidance, behavioral modification techniques, weight management classes (in select locations), and motivational and nutritional tips. Form YOU 3 helps members to lose weight successfully and keep it off. Members learn to apply the skills they have been taught to change unhealthy food behavior patterns and develop a positive mindset to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight!