Business Description

The world's largest and fastest-growing fitness franchise for men. THE BLITZ combines strength training with cardio boxing and martial art techniques, all inside "The BLITZ Ring" 20-minute circuit. Your low investment could yield high returns. Great opportunity for those looking for more independence.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  2002

Franchising Since:  2002

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	201	99.5%
Company-Owned Units:	1	0.5%
Total Operating Units:	202	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 70 34.7% In 25 States Canada: 40 19.8% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 92 45.5% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 202 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density

Units

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$300K
Cash Investment:	$29.9K
Total Investment:	$38-60K
Average Total Investment:	$49K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$29.9K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	$395/Mo.
Average Royalty:	-1%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,800

Preferred Sites: Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	N/A
General Business Experience:	N/A
Specific Industry Experience:	N/A
Formal Education:	N/A
Psychological Profile:	N/A
Personal Interview(s):	N/A
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	7 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	15
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
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:	At Additional Cost
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Gardner, KS Headquarters	4 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Blitz, The, 20-Minute Total Fitness for Men.