Smart for Life vs The Exercise Coach Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Smart for Life vs The Exercise Coach including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Smart for Life Franchise
The Exercise Coach Franchise
Investment N/A$119,330 - $332,257
Franchise Fee N/A$49,500
Royalty Fee -6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 20022000
Year Franchised 20042010
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Smart for Life Franchise
The Exercise Coach Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Smart for Life Franchise
The Exercise Coach Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Smart for Life Franchise
The Exercise Coach Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Smart for Life Franchise
The Exercise Coach Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

About Smart for Life

The premier physician supervised weight management program offering natural and organic cookie squares along with shakes and soups as meal replacements plus other innovative weight management approaches.

About The Exercise Coach

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Brian Cygan, a former strength and conditioning coach for Northern Illinois University, founded The Exercise Coach on his belief in the effectiveness of brief, focused exercise for fitness and fat loss. Clients exercise for just 20 minutes twice a week, in one-on-one, partner or small-group personal training sessions.

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