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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Blitz vs Physicians 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 | $95,643 - $173,857 |
Franchise Fee | $10,000 | $26,000 |
Royalty Fee | 0% | - |
Advertising Fee | 0% | - |
Year Founded | 2002 | 1979 |
Year Franchised | 2002 | 1980 |
Term Of Agreement | 7 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 7 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 | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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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) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
NO LONGER FRANCHISING
We realize that not every person responds to the same diet in the same way, or loses weight at the same rate. That's why we developed six distinct and effective weight loss systems to meet different lifestyle needs. At Physicians Weightloss Centers, we take the time to teach healthy habits that will last a lifetime.