LighterLife is so much more than a diet

LighterLife is a successful weight-loss and weight-management company that’s been offering its exciting franchise opportunity since 1996. 

LighterLife franchisees support overweight and obese people in losing weight quickly and safely. But LighterLife is far more than a diet. At weekly group meetings LighterLife franchisees help clients understand why they overeat then help them learn the skills they need to manage their weight long term. 

LighterLife has been an Investor in People company for nearly a decade, appears in the Best Companies 2009 directory, and is a full member of the BFA.  

A growing market 

The UK Government’s Foresight Report predicts that by 2025, 47% of men and 36% of women aged 21 to 60, living in England, will be obese. Similar figures are predicted across the UK. Fully trained and well supported, LighterLife’s 300+ franchisees are superbly placed to profit from this growing market.

Increasing recognition

Many newspapers and magazines feature LighterLife success stories and run articles on LighterLife Weight-Management Counsellors. Due to this, a strong internet profile and national advertising campaign, Lighter Life’s brand awareness amongst its target audience has risen from 21% in March 2007 to 43% in August 2008.

LighterLife’s reputation is also built by word of mouth. Successful clients are a brilliant and often evangelical advertisement. LighterLife increasingly has a reputation for delivering a high quality product that offers fast, safe, sustainable weight loss. 

Supporting LighterLife franchisees

All LighterLife franchisees are allocated an exclusive and protected territory.

Franchisees get full business start up support, including business planning, marketing and assistance with locating premises. 

Franchisees undertake industry leading training leading to a professional qualification. There is also an extensive menu of additional training, coaching and support available to help franchisees continually develop themselves and their business.

With LighterLife’s in-house finance plan available to cover 75% of the franchise fee there’s never been a better time to join.

The Franchise package 

1. Exclusive protected territory
   
2. BFA approved agreement
   
3. Accredited training, giving you the skills and ability to deliver the LighterLife programme including business planning, marketing, systems management  from both internal and external trainers.
   
4. Dedicated support team to assist you during your training and start up phase
   
5. Business and Marketing plan assistance to ensure you get off to a great start
   
6. Premises identification and approval
   
7. On-site visits providing support and guidance when starting up
   
8. Comprehensive operations  marketing and programme manuals
   
9. Dedicated franchisee intranet, providing regular business updates, online ordering of stock, access to marketing materials as well as much more.
   
10. Client specific online management system
    
11. Personal website and email accounts
    
12. Centralised non-contributory national marketing campaigns
    
13. Referral system
    
14. Full suite of available local marketing materials, including leaflets, posters, letters, information booklets and magazines
    
15. Dedicated Regional Business Development team who are field based
    
16. Ongoing training and coaching, available both onsite, regionally and Central Office based
    
17. Annual Conference and awards recognition
    
18. Full training available for your support team employees when required
    
19. No hidden costs. No management services fees or national marketing levyies
    
20. Start up equipment such as flipcharts, materials, weighing scales etc. provided
    

The above is not an exhaustive list, but should give you an idea of the LighterLife franchise and its benefits available to our franchisees.

Is LighterLife recruiting new franchisees?

Yes, we’re currently recruiting. Please contact the Recruitment Team to discuss your preferred territory and availability on 01279 636988 or businessteam@lighterlife.com

How do I become a LighterLife franchisee?

Are you… a good communicator looking to join an organisation with a nationally recognised brand and a proven business format.

LighterLife could be the answer. If you’re looking for a profitable, full time franchise that operates in a growing market contact us today, we’d really like to hear from you.