Medi-Weightloss^®

Health & Wellness • Year: 2025

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What Is Medi-Weightloss?

Medi-Weightloss is a franchise in the Health & Wellness category that sells proprietary medically-supervised weight loss, wellness, nutritional and weight management products and services. Franchises are operated from brick-and-mortar health clinics using a standardized System (recognizable design, décor, procedures and marks). It primarily serves individual consumers (B2C), and the core service bundle is the Required Services — the proprietary medically-supervised weight loss, wellness, nutritional and weight management products and services (with permitted ancillary and physician-provided services in some locations).

Medi-Weightloss Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise shows unusually low operator churn with 0 outlet terminations and 0 non-renewals, indicating strong operational stability; however, upfront costs are high—a $60,000 franchise fee, $19,000–$23,000 estimated training costs and an uncommon 10% manager equity requirement, significantly raising initial capital needs.

Pros

0 outlet terminations and 0 outlet non-renewals — operator churn is unusually low for health & wellness brands, which supports more stable ongoing operations and revenue continuity.

Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisee-initiated judgments or settlements, zero government penalties, and zero franchisor-initiated enforcement actions — the legal and regulatory record is very clean compared with industry norms.

Cons

The $60,000 initial franchise fee (Item 7 min/max) is in the top quarter for health & wellness franchises, and with estimated training costs of $19,000–$23,000 plus a 10% manager equity requirement (an uncommon mandate), your upfront cash needs and capital tied to the business are significantly higher than typical.

Territory protection score of 45 sits well below typical (bottom 10%), meaning you should not expect strong territorial exclusivity and the franchisor could approve nearby competing locations or channels.

Seventeen corporate-owned units and four reacquired outlets are both well above typical for the sector, suggesting the franchisor operates many sites itself and has taken back multiple units — this pattern raises questions about the franchisor’s growth strategy and its long-term commitment to independent franchise operators.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

45/100

NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units; the franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce and alternative channels, use different trademarks and venues, acquire or convert locations, and develop additional units nearby, with protection contingent on meeting performance quotas.

Training & Support

47/100

NORMAL

The brand provides a Focused 46-hour training curriculum designed to prepare four staff members for launch. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness, with travel, lodging, and any on-site support fees managed by the franchisee.

Unit Growth Analysis

This franchise expanded from 90 units in 2022 to 97 in 2023 (+7 units, +7.8%) and to 105 in 2024 (+8 units, +8.2%), showing accelerating growth through 2024 before slipping to 104 in 2025 (−1 unit, −1.0%). Investors should note a net +14-unit (+15.6%) gain over the period—evidence of generally strong historical expansion—but the latest −1.0% YOY decline is a clear reversal that merits investigation into closures, franchisee retention, or local market saturation rather than assuming prior growth will continue.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Medi-Weightloss Franchise?

Opening a Medi-Weightloss franchise requires a total initial investment of $251,000 to $494,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$251,000

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$494,000

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$60,000

Real Estate$41,500

Equipment & Assets$24,000

Reserves$20,000

Training$19,000

Other$86,500

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$60,000

Real Estate$174,500

Equipment & Assets$51,000

Reserves$60,000

Training$23,000

Other$125,500

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Medi-Weightloss Franchise Owners Make?

Medi-Weightloss franchise locations reported average gross sales of $989,143 and median gross sales of $883,593 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$989,143

Median Gross Sales:

$883,593

High Gross Sales:

$2,897,026

Low Gross Sales:

$207,479

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

37.0%

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: The Item 19 reports only franchised unit performance (no company-owned data), showing an average annual gross sales of 989,143 and average net income before other expenses of 231,299 for the 57 reporting franchised units.

Performance Variability Analysis: There is substantial variability across franchised units—annual gross sales range from 207,479 to 2,897,026 and only 37% of the 57 reporting units met or exceeded the overall average—indicating a skewed distribution and meaningful dispersion in outcomes.

Data Scope and Limitations: The figures are based on 57 voluntarily reporting franchised businesses for Fiscal Year 2024, were not audited, and System-Wide groups provided only monthly metrics, so results may not represent all franchised locations or GAAP-consistent accounting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Medi-Weightloss franchise?

The total initial investment for a Medi-Weightloss franchise ranges from $251,000 to $494,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Medi-Weightloss initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Medi-Weightloss is $60,000, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do Medi-Weightloss franchise owners make?

Medi-Weightloss franchise locations reported average gross sales of $989,143 and median gross sales of $883,593 in 2025, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does Medi-Weightloss have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Medi-Weightloss received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does Medi-Weightloss offer exclusive franchise territories?

Medi-Weightloss received a territory protection score of 45 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units; the franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce and alternative channels, use different trademarks and venues, acquire or convert locations, and develop additional units nearby, with protection contingent on meeting performance quotas.

What training does Medi-Weightloss provide to new franchisees?

Medi-Weightloss received a training and support score of 47 out of 100. The brand provides a Focused 46-hour training curriculum designed to prepare four staff members for launch.

How many Medi-Weightloss franchise locations are there?

Medi-Weightloss had 104 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Medi-Weightloss?

Medi-Weightloss is a franchise in the Health & Wellness category that sells proprietary medically-supervised weight loss, wellness, nutritional and weight management products and services.

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