Source: FranopolisMedi-Weightloss Franchising USA, LLC
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Protected Development Territory - Additional funds | $7,000 to $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Additional funds (9) (for 12 months ) $7,000 $25,000 |
| Protected Development Territory - Professional fees | $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Professional fees (8) $1,000 $1,000 |
| Open Market Development Territory - Opening inventory (capital pool) | $75,000 to $125,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Opening inventory (capital pool) (3) (for 1 st year) $75,000 $125,000 |
| Protected Development Territory - 1st month’s rent | $0 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 1 st month’s rent $0 $500 |
| Protected Development Territory - Leasehold improvements | $0 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Leasehold improvements $0 $2,000 |
| Open Market Development Territory - Business licenses, permits, etc. | $200 to $400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Business licenses, permits, etc. (for 1 st year) $200 $400 |
| Open Market Development Territory - Supplies | $1,100 to $1,300 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Supplies (stationery, brochures, banners, etc.) $1,100 $1,300 |
| Open Market Development Territory - Local real estate association membership | $100 to $200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Local real estate association membership $100 $200 |
| Protected Development Territory - Opening inventory (capital pool) | $150,000 to $200,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Opening inventory (capital pool) (4) (for 1 st year) $150,000 $200,000 |
| Open Market Development Territory - Professional fees | $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Professional fees (7) $1,000 $1,000 |
| Protected Development Territory - Estimated initial investment | $172,620 to $299,300 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (10) $172,620 $299,300 |
| Protected Development Territory - Initial franchise fee | $10,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Initial franchise fee (3) $10,000 $50,000 |
| Protected Development Territory - Furniture | $0 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Furniture $0 $5,000 |
| Open Market Development Territory - Travel, lodging and meals for initial training | $800 to $1,600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Travel, lodging and meals for initial training $800 $1,600 |
| Protected Development Territory - 1 computer system | $0 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 1 computer system (5) $0 $3,000 |
| Protected Development Territory - 1 telephone system | $0 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 1 telephone system (6) $0 $1,000 |
| Open Market Development Territory - 1 copier | $0 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 1 copier (5) $0 $3,000 |
| Open Market Development Territory - 1 computer system | $0 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 1 computer system (4) $0 $3,000 |
| Open Market Development Territory - Additional funds | $7,000 to $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Additional funds (8) (for 1 st year) $7,000 $25,000 |
| Protected Development Territory - Supplies | $1,100 to $1,300 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Supplies (stationery, brochures, banners, etc.) $1,100 $1,300 |
| Protected Development Territory - 1 copier | $0 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 1 copier (6) $0 $3,000 |
| Open Market Development Territory - 1 telephone system | $0 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 1 telephone system (5) $0 $1,000 |
| Protected Development Territory - Travel, lodging and meals for initial training | $800 to $1,600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Travel, lodging and meals for initial training $800 $1,600 |
| Protected Development Territory - Pre-opening advertising | $1,500 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Pre - opening advertising $1,500 $2,500 |
| Open Market Development Territory - 1 computer accounting package | $100 to $200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 1 computer accounting package (QUICKBOOKS ® ) $100 $200 |
| Open Market Development Territory - Initial franchise fee | $20,000 to $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Initial franchise fee $20,000 $40,000 |
| Protected Development Territory - Office equipment | $0 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Office equipment $0 $500 |
| Protected Development Territory - Leasehold deposit | $0 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Leasehold deposit $0 $500 |
| Protected Development Territory - Business licenses, permits, etc. | $200 to $400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Business licenses, permits, etc. (for 1 st year) $200 $400 |
| Open Market Development Territory - Pre-opening advertising | $2,000 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Pre - opening advertising $2,000 $4,000 |
| Protected Development Territory - Insurance | $500 to $800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Insurance (7) (for 1 st year) $500 $800 |
| Open Market Development Territory - Estimated initial investment | $107,800 to $206,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (9) $107,800 $206,500 |
| Protected Development Territory - 1 computer accounting package | $420 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 1 computer accounting package (QUICKBOOKS ® ) $420 $1,000 |
| Protected Development Territory - Local real estate association membership | $100 to $200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Local real estate association membership $100 $200 |
| Open Market Development Territory - Insurance | $500 to $800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Insurance (6) (for 1 st year) $500 $800 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Marketing & Advertising
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1% of annual Gross Income (2), subject to monthly minimum and $6,000 annual maximum per calendar year
2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Interest | Lesser of 1½ % per month or highest rate allowed by law | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Minimum advertising fee - Open Market | Open Market: $50 or $60 per month based on territory designation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Conversion fee - Protected to Open Market | Protected to Open Market: $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Initial franchise fee - Small Protected Development Territory | $10,000 Small Up to 1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Transfer fee | 25% of then-current initial franchise fee for comparable territory; currently: $2,500 (small protected) $6,250 (medium protected) $12,500 (large protected) $6,250 (medium open market) $12,500 (large open market) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Renewal fee | 5% of then-current initial franchise fee for comparable territory; currently: $500 (small protected) $1,250 (medium protected) $2,500 (large protected) $1,250 (medium open market) $2,500 (large open market) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Remedial or follow-up training | Currently $1,000 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Conference fee | currently about $600 to $900 per conference | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Conversion fee - Open Market to Protected | Open Market to Protected: $5,000, plus the difference between the initial franchise fee you paid and the then- current initial franchise fee for a protected territory (8) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Training of replacement managers | Currently $5,000 per manager | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Cancellation fee | $1,000 per cancellation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Initial franchise fee - Medium Protected Development Territory | $25,000 Medium 1,001 to 2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Initial franchise fee - Large Protected Development Territory | $50,000 Large 2,001 to 4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Confidential Operations Manual replacement | $100 Before replacement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Advertising fee | 1% of annual Gross Income (2), subject to monthly minimum and $6,000 annual maximum per calendar year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Reservation deposit | Currently $1,000 per reservation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Minimum royalty fee - Open Market | Open Market: $450 or $550 per month. based on territory designation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Regional cooperative advertising | Up to 3% of annual Gross Income, subject to $10,000 annual maximum per calendar year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Late fee | a late fee of $100 will also be charged | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Field assistance | currently $1,000 per person per day), plus expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Initial franchise fee - Large Open Market Development Territory | $40,000 Large 2,001 to 4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesYour Role As An Owner
SourcesYou (or your managing shareholder, member or partner), or an equivalently trained manager, must personally manage the franchised business at all times.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesYou (or your managing shareholder, member or partner), or an equivalently trained manager, must personally manage the franchised business at all times.
Training & Support
SourcesThe typical length of time between the signing of a franchise agreement and the opening of a franchised business is about 45 to 90 days.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 · Item 11 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
You must subscribe to an Internet service provider and have cable, DSL or T1 high-speed Internet access.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 · Item 11 · View Source
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The typical length of time between the signing of a franchise agreement and the opening of a franchised business is about 45 to 90 days.
Source NotesYou must subscribe to an Internet service provider and have cable, DSL or T1 high-speed Internet access.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesYou may prepay the amount financed at any time without penalty.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesYou may prepay the amount financed at any time without penalty.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39 | 1 | 40 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 37 | 1 | 38 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 37 | 1 | 38 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 38 39 +1
Company- Owned 2023 1 1 0
Total Outlets 2023 39 40 +1
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 39 37 -2
Company- Owned 2024 1 1 0
Total Outlets 2024 40 38 -2
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 37 37 0
Company- Owned 2025 1 1 0
SourcesTotal Outlets 2025 38 38 0
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
Sources
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02The Leadership Team
The leadership team listed in the FDD includes Rachel Feghali (Secretary and National Manager).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 2 · View Source
Mr. Stedman has been the franchisor’s President, Treasurer, Director and Chairman since March 1994.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 2 · View Source
Ms. Feghali has been the franchisor’s Secretary since December 2021, and the franchisor’s National Manager since March 2020.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 2 · View Source
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Secretary and National Manager: Rachel Feghali
Mr. Stedman has been our President, Treasurer, Director and Chairman since March 1994.
Source NotesMs. Feghali has been our Secretary since December 2021, and our National Manager since March 2020.
03Disclosed Legal Proceedings
This FDD reports no litigation that requires disclosure under Item 3.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 3 · View Source
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Source NotesNo litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.
04Bankruptcy Disclosure
This FDD reports no bankruptcy matters that require disclosure under Item 4.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 4 · View Source
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Source NotesNo bankruptcy information is required to be disclosed in this Item.
08Suppliers And Required Purchases
You must purchase or lease certain equipment and supplies meeting the franchisor’s specifications.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 · Item 8 · View Source
You must use the franchisor’s proprietary website(s) and domain name(s), and may not establish or maintain your own website(s) or domain name(s).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 · Item 8 · View Source
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You must purchase or lease certain equipment and supplies meeting our specifications.
Source NotesYou must use our proprietary website(s) and domain name(s), and may not establish or maintain your own website(s) or domain name(s).
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
You may prepay the amount financed at any time without penalty.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesYou may prepay the amount financed at any time without penalty.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The typical length of time between the signing of a franchise agreement and the opening of a franchised business is about 45 to 90 days.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 · Item 11 · View Source
You must subscribe to an Internet service provider and have cable, DSL or T1 high-speed Internet access.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 · Item 11 · View Source
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The typical length of time between the signing of a franchise agreement and the opening of a franchised business is about 45 to 90 days.
Source NotesYou must subscribe to an Internet service provider and have cable, DSL or T1 high-speed Internet access.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
The Manuals (Confidential Operations Manual, Confidential Software Manual, and other manuals and materials that have been or may be developed by the franchisor) are proprietary and copyrighted.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 · Item 14 · View Source
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Source NotesThe Manuals (Confidential Operations Manual, Confidential Software Manual, and other manuals and materials that have been or may be developed by us) are proprietary and copyrighted.
15Owner Participation
You (or your managing shareholder, member or partner), or an equivalently trained manager, must personally manage the franchised business at all times.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesYou (or your managing shareholder, member or partner), or an equivalently trained manager, must personally manage the franchised business at all times.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 18 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not use any public figure to promote our franchise.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 37 franchised locations and 1 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 20 · View Source
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Find The Right Business For The Life You Want.
You don’t have to compare every brand on your own. A franchise consultant can help narrow your options and work through what ownership would ask of you.
Bring your questions about this brand, your priorities and the kind of business you want to run.
Your Role
Understand the hours, sales and people responsibilities behind the ownership model.
Your Shortlist
Spend less time sorting through brands and more time on options worth exploring.
Your Market
Check territory options with franchisors and identify the next questions to ask.
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