About Medi-Weightloss® Business Franchise
Medi-Weightloss is a clinically based weight management franchise that has been helping patients achieve lasting results since 2008.
The program is built around physician oversight, evidence based nutrition plans, and behavioral coaching to address weight loss from multiple angles.
Each clinic offers a supportive environment where patients receive personalized treatment plans tailored to their health goals and medical history.
Medi-Weightloss® Business Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$270K
Average Investment
$384K
Maximum Investment
$498K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 - $75,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | First Year: $3,834 per month (Stand-Alone) or $25,000 (Co-Location). Year 2 and after: Tiered based on monthly gross sales, ranging from $2,250 for $0-$27,083 to $11,000 for $112,500.01 and up. of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | First Year: $250 per month. Year 2 and after: Tiered based on monthly gross sales, ranging from $250 for $0-$41,667 to $1,500 for $112,500.01 and up. | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $270,252 – $497,752 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $270K–$498K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (First Year: $3,834 per month (Stand-Alone) or $25,000 (Co-Location). Year 2 and after: Tiered based on monthly gross sales, ranging from $2,250 for $0-$27,083 to $11,000 for $112,500.01 and up.) and marketing fee (First Year: $250 per month. Year 2 and after: Tiered based on monthly gross sales, ranging from $250 for $0-$41,667 to $1,500 for $112,500.01 and up.) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| Initial Package (6)(18) | $65,000 | $74,000 |
| Training Fee(2) | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Royalty Fee(2) | $11,502 | $11,502 |
| System Branding(2) | $750 | $750 |
| Affiliated Spa Services Business Fee (2) | $0 | $6,000 |
| Local Marketing (8) | $9,000 | $18,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements (3)(4) | $0 | $60,000 |
| Architectural/ Engineering, Legal & Accounting Services (3)(4) | $3,000 | $20,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment(5) | $3,000 | $10,000 |
| Rent(7)(12) | $0 | $13,500 |
| Security/utilities Deposit (9) | $0 | $1,000 |
| Rental Deposits (12) | $0 | $9,000 |
| Signage/Other Local Marketing (8) | $6,000 | $8,000 |
| Office Supplies, Additional Inventory, and Miscellaneous Supplies (10) | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Training Travel Related Expenses (11) | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Insurance (13) | $5,000 | $6,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 months of operations (14) | $30,000 | $90,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 25% to 85% of then current Franchise Fee, plus any franchise broker/seller commissions |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Technology Fee | $75 per Accounting Period |
| Audit Fee | Cost of inspection or audit plus travel (if franchisee fails to furnish reports or under-reports Gross Sales by 2% or more) |
| Website Optimization/Pay Per Click Fee/Recruiting Services/E-Signature Services | $0 to $2,000 per month (Pay Per Click campaigns 15%-25% service fee, phone tracking $25-$500/month, mailing lists $0.07-$0.25/name, Recruiting Services $40/month, E-Signature $1.25/signature) |
| Template and Marketing Services Automation Option | $0 to $500 per year |
| Affiliated Spa Services Fee | $2,000 per month per each Affiliated Spa Service |
| Insurance Premiums | $3,800 to $15,000+ per year, plus administration fee of up to 15% |
| Equipment and supplies required to be purchased from us or our affiliates | $40,000 to $180,000+ per year |
| Interest | Lesser of 18% per year or highest contract rate of interest allowed by law |
| Late Payment Penalties | 5% of the late amount |
| Costs and Attorneys' Fees | $0 to $100,000+ |
| Indemnification | $0 to $1,000,000 |
| Other Services Fees | Varies (then current fees published in Manuals) |
| Management Fee | $48,000 to $200,000 per year |
| Physician Liquidated Damages | $1,000 per day for in-term non-competition, $100,000 for non-solicitation, $500,000 for confidentiality or post-term non-competition |
| Local Marketing | $36,000 annually (minimum) |
| Local Marketing Cooperative Fee | Not to exceed $15,000 per Calendar Year |
| Site Type Conversion fees and expenses | Varies (then current fees and costs) |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Owner/Manager Training: 2-5 consecutive days (22-46 classroom hours, 24-50 on-the-job hours). Professional Training: up to 5 days (1-3 classroom hours, 1-3 on-the-job hours). |
| Classroom Training | Owner/Manager: 22-46 hours; Professional: 1-3 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | Owner/Manager: 24-50 hours; Professional: 1-3 hours |
| Training Location | Franchisor headquarters in Tampa, Florida or a designated location |
| Additional Training | Additional mandatory training is offered as needed, approximately two to three times per year. Franchisees are responsible for travel, living, and compensation expenses for all training. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive with Designated Area for Stand-Alone Sites, No Designated Area for Co-Location Sites |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | For Stand-Alone Sites, a 2-mile radius around the Site, or an area with 100,000-130,000 residents if the initial 2-mile radius has less than 125,000. Co-Location Sites do not receive a Designated Area. |
| Description | Site Selection Areas are typically within one or more zip codes, varying based on population, density of commerce, residential buildings, and available lease space. Factors influencing designation include population density, suitability for single unit franchise, proximity to malls, shopping centers, business centers, industrial parks, airports, traffic count, speed of traffic, access to the Site, and competition. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | Four (4) additional 5-year terms |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Maintain possession of or secure substitute Site, remodel/expand business to current specifications, establish approved Practice relationship, complete new training, pay fee, and sign general releases. |
| Transfer Fee | 25% to 85% of then current Franchise Fee, plus any franchise broker/seller commissions |
| Transfer Conditions | Transferee must meet franchisor's standards for franchisees, have sufficient business experience and financial resources, complete training, agree to be bound by agreement terms, and pay all amounts due to franchisor/third-party creditors. Transferring owners must execute a general release and non-competition covenant. Franchisor has a right of first refusal. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate for various non-curable defaults (e.g., material misrepresentation, failure to complete training, abandonment, unauthorized assignment, felony conviction, understating gross sales by >2% on multiple occasions, violation of laws) or curable defaults (e.g., failure to be present during open hours, unapproved suppliers, failure to make reports) after notice and opportunity to cure. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | Upon termination or expiration, franchisee and owners may not have any direct or indirect interest in a competitive business operating at the Site, within the Designated Area, or within 25 miles of the Site or any other Medi-Weightloss® Business/Designated Area. This includes any competitive business offering weight loss, wellness, nutritional, or weight management products/services. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Either the franchisee or an owner with at least 10% voting securities must meet franchisor's qualifications for Business Managers and participate personally in the direct operation. The business must be managed by a full-time general manager and one other management-level employee, both completing initial training. One of these individuals (or the franchisee/owner) must be on-site during all open hours. At least one Physician must be on-site or on-call, depending on state medical laws. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisor is the only approved supplier for Initial Package Items, accessories, flavor mist, salad dressings, meal items, interactive exercise accessories, pedometers, vitamins and supplements bearing franchisor's brand/Marks, and other products offered via their website. Franchisees must purchase nearly all ongoing equipment and supplies from franchisor, affiliates, or approved suppliers. Approved third-party suppliers include Anazao Health Corporation (pharmaceuticals), BioServ, Stericycle, Compliance PhD (OSHA/HIPAA training), LabCorp (Medical testing), Dell™ (Computer System), ValPak, Clipper, and RSVP Publications (local advertising). |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees are obligated to purchase or lease fixtures, equipment, supplies, furnishings, and installation products/services, as well as all inventory, supplies, and other goods/services used to operate the business, that meet franchisor's minimum standards and specifications. Franchisor may require purchases from approved suppliers or from franchisor/affiliates. All purchases, even from non-approved suppliers, must meet franchisor's specifications and standards. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | $15,452,064 (69% of total revenues) from franchisee required purchases and leases; Medi IP’s revenues from franchisee required purchases and leases were $2,375,007 (100% of total revenues). Franchisor does not currently derive revenue from approved third-party suppliers but may in the future. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your notes, leases or obligations. We do not have any intent to sell, assign, or discount to a third party all or any part of any of your financing arrangements. We do not know whether you will be able to obtain financing for all or part of your investment and, if so, the terms of that financing and we do not receive direct or indirect payment for placing financing. |
Medi-Weightloss® Business Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$919K
Median Revenue
$878K
Sample Size
48 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Medi-Weightloss® Business Litigation & Risk Flags
1 Pending Action ListedReview the full FDD for details on pending litigation.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Medi-Weightloss® Business System Growth
Total Units
90
Franchised
72
Company-Owned
18
Medi-Weightloss® Business currently operates 72 franchised locations and 18 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10 | 9 | 76 |
| 2020 | 4 | 5 | 74 |
| 2021 | 6 | 8 | 72 |
Transfers: 4 | Closures: 8
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: FL, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, UT, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$21.4M
Net Income
$2.0M
Total Assets
$4.8M
Audited by Kerkerino Barberio for year ending December 31.
Medi-Weightloss® Business Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Medi-Weightloss® Business franchise ranges from $270,252 to $497,752, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $25,000 - $75,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Medi-Weightloss® Business charges a royalty fee of First Year: $3,834 per month (Stand-Alone) or $25,000 (Co-Location). Year 2 and after: Tiered based on monthly gross sales, ranging from $2,250 for $0-$27,083 to $11,000 for $112,500.01 and up. of gross sales, plus a First Year: $250 per month. Year 2 and after: Tiered based on monthly gross sales, ranging from $250 for $0-$41,667 to $1,500 for $112,500.01 and up. contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Medi-Weightloss® Business Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Medi-Weightloss® Business to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Medi-Weightloss® Business franchise owners report average revenue of $919K and median revenue of $878K. This is based on a sample of 48 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Medi-Weightloss® Business has been franchising since 2008. The FDD shows an investment range of $270,252-$497,752, a First Year: $3,834 per month (Stand-Alone) or $25,000 (Co-Location). Year 2 and after: Tiered based on monthly gross sales, ranging from $2,250 for $0-$27,083 to $11,000 for $112,500.01 and up. royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There are 1 pending litigation action(s). Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $25,000 - $75,000 and the total investment ranges from $270,252 to $497,752 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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