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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Blitz vs LA Weight Loss Centers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Investment | $49,500 - $89,500 | $67,200 - $120,400 |
| Franchise Fee | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 0% | 7% |
| Advertising Fee | 0% | - |
| Year Founded | 2002 | 1989 |
| Year Franchised | 2002 | 1998 |
| Term Of Agreement | 7 years | 10 years |
| Term Of Agreement | 7 years | 10 years |
| Renewal 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/Yes | Yes/No |
| Start-up Costs | No/No | No/Yes |
| Equipment | No/Yes | No/Yes |
| Inventory | No/Yes | No/Yes |
| Receivables | No/No | No/No |
| Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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| Training | - | - |
| Support | Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives | Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations |
| Marketing | Ad slicks | Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising |
| 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) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
| Canada Expansion | No | No |
| International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
NO LONGER FRANCHISING