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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Healthy Inspirations vs Lady of America including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $75,000 - $375,000 | $187,000 - $452,000 |
Franchise Fee | $15,000 | $12,500 |
Royalty Fee | $395/mo. | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 2000 | - |
Year Franchised | 2004 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $2.5K or 20% of franchise fee | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations | - |
Marketing | Ad slicks | - |
Operations |
International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 4
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | No |
NO LONGER FRANCHISING
LOA Fitness for Women takes a comprehensive approach to the women's fitness and wellness industry. We combine the best of our proven brands along with the latest product and service offerings, while maintaining the Lady of America signature culture. LOA Fitness for Women clubs offer convenient and exciting group fitness classes, a unique aerobics floor, "pin-select" strength training equipment, personal training, cardio equipment, our world famous Circuit Training utilizing our specially designed equipment, nutritional advice and product sales through TrimWorks(r), child care, a changing room with lockers and showers and spa services.