LA Weight Loss Centers vs The Exercise Coach Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
LA Weight Loss Centers Franchise
The Exercise Coach Franchise
Investment $67,200 - $120,400$119,330 - $332,257
Franchise Fee $20,000$49,500
Royalty Fee 7%6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19892000
Year Franchised 19982010
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
LA Weight Loss Centers Franchise
The Exercise Coach Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
LA Weight Loss Centers Franchise
The Exercise Coach Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
LA Weight Loss Centers Franchise
The Exercise Coach Franchise
Training --
Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations-
Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
LA Weight Loss Centers Franchise
The Exercise Coach Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About LA Weight Loss Centers


About The Exercise Coach

"The
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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