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Personal Training Institute
1C Miller Pl.
Smithtown, NY 11787




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Business Description

Personal Training Institute combines fitness and nutrition to help its clients reach their goals. PTI's program centers around a custom-tailored 30 minute strength training session with a personal trainer. As part of the program the client meets with a licensed nutritionist who helps them develop good eating habits. Over the past 18 years PTI has developed a very strong business model that is easy to operate. We are looking for passionate, business-minded, financially-qualified individuals.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1987

Franchising Since:  2005

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

6

42.9%
Company-Owned Units:857.1%
 
Total Operating Units:
14
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:14100%In 2 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
14
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Maine1
2. New York13

Registered in Following Registration States: California, New York

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $0K
Cash Investment:$50K
Total Investment:$99-188K
Average Total Investment:$143K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$19.5K
Average Franchise Fee:$19K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:2%
 
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 8 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2,000

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:2
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:1
Psychological Profile:1
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?No
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Not a Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 5
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:At Additional Cost
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Smithtown, NY10 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 25

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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