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Diet Center Franchise

Diet Center is a weight loss franchise that provides a variety of weight loss programs, diet foods and supplements, and additional services.

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Highlights
Cash Required

$92,945

Min. Franchise Fee

$26,000

Total Number of Units

33

Franchising Since

1994

Corporate Headquarters

Akron,OH

CEO Name

Charles E. Sekeres

About Diet Center

Diet Center is a major player in the weight loss industry. Over its 40 years of operation, the company has developed several effective approaches that help clients lose weight. Diet Center offers a variety of weight loss programs that produce real results. It also sells a range of nutritional supplements designed to help dieters lose weight safely while maintaining balanced nutrition. Diet Center also offers new technology such as laser body contouring.

The company emphasizes relying on past research as well as scientific advances to develop and enhance its programs. Its programs offer a full range of the support dieters need to achieve and maintain their weight loss. Programs incorporate new scientific developments in nutrition science as well as one-on-one counseling. Participants not only lose weight but also learn how to plan their meals and balance their nutrition to maintain their goal weight.

Franchise Unit Trends & Revenue

Total Number of Units

33

New Units Opened

-

Average Unit Revenue

$232,579

* in 2017

Franchise Fees

Min. Franchise Fee

$26,000

Royalty Fee

3.5% - 6.0%
Gross Revenue

Ad Fund Fee

0.0%
Gross Revenue

Why Choose Diet Center?

Today, many Americans struggle with their weight, with as many as two out of three adults weighing in at an overweight or obese BMI. Along with this, there is an increasing awareness of the importance of wellness and the health risks excess weight can pose. Because Diet Center offers effective and popular solutions to a problem that so many face, it is well-positioned to compete with other weight loss companies.

Diet Center franchisees derive income by offering the company's four core branded weight loss and nutrition programs. Franchisees also sell branded products such as supplements, meal replacements, and vitamins. Franchisees also get credit when someone in their geographic area makes an online purchase from Diet Center.

Diet Center has an established brand and widespread name recognition. It also has extensive experience in marketing its services and franchisees can take advantage of the numerous advertising and promotional campaigns. The company provides extensive support to franchisees, beginning with a thorough three-week training. Franchisees also receive training materials, help with site selection, and a Personalized Advertising Management System that allows them to quickly customize company promotional materials with their location's information.

Starting Costs & Investment Requirements

Total Investment

$92,945 - $177,154

Net Worth Required

-

Cash Required

$92,945

Training and Support
Multi Units

Training & Support

The training program consists of an initial 3-week training followed by post-opening support.

History

Diet Center was established in 1972. In 1992, it became an Ohio corporation under the name of Wellness Group Acquisition, Inc. In 1994, the corporation changed its name to Diet Center Worldwide, Inc. Diet Center is currently a wholly owned subsidiary of The Health Management Group. Over the years, Diet Center has kept pace with scientific developments and applied them to its programs. Today, Diet Center continues to offer the latest technologies in conjunction with proven approaches to diet and weight maintenance.

Ideal Candidate

Diet Center charges an initial franchise fee of $26,000, and $15,000 per additional location. The company estimates the initial investment to range between $92,945 and $177,154. In addition to being able to access the necessary funds, franchisees must closely follow Diet Center requirements for branding, décor and program management. A strong interest in diet and nutrition, along with the drive to help people, is also an important component of success with a Diet Center franchise.

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