Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use my Living Lite franchising agreement to support other businesses I run? (i.e. supplements and or personal training?)

The Living Lite Franchising Program teaches you how to market and teach a weight loss business and to run a business office. If you choose to buy student supplies from Living Lite, you may do so. You may choose to create your own products, keeping in mind that all Living Lite scripts, documents, CDs, DVDs and all other materials are copyrighted. You may choose to sell any other products you think may help your clients lose weight.

Do I need to become a hypnotherapist?

No. All the hypnosis will be done via tapes, CDs or teleconferencing. You don't need business experience, nutrition education, fitness, coaching or counseling experience.

You need only the desire to learn and to succeed.

Can I own a franchise agreement if I am overweight?

I was nearly 50 pounds overweight when I held my first Living Lite class. There were 13 women in the first class I taught. I told my students / friends / clients in the class that we were all going to lose weight together. And we did!

You must be in integrity to own / teach Living Lite - that is, you must be working the program to lose your weight.

Why are you awarding the franchising agreements for a limited time period?

So we can both decide if we want to be in business together longer.

How much risk is there in this business personally?

If you mean financial risk, you risk only the capital you invest - and we make it very easy for you to succeed. If you mean personal risk, I think it is much riskier to have a job where someone else can fire you or lay you off.

Are there hidden fees?

This is a highly regulated business. If you obtain a franchising agreement, you will be sent a legal document giving you all the information about your franchising agreement. You must sign for that and you cannot pay for your training until 10 days have passed and you accept the franchising agreement in writing.

You will also receive an outline of the rules and responsibilities for both parties involved in the agreement.

What's the catch - why are you selling franchise agreements at such a discounted rate?

Several reasons: I love the Living Lite Weight Loss Program and have seen it help so many people that I want it available to many more people who need it as soon as possible. I've had hundreds of requests over the years to expand and now is the time.

Another reason is that I don't need to make millions and millions of dollars. Money is not my motivating factor. I would rather we all make money helping as many people as we can reach.

Do you offer help in picking sites, locations and vendors?

Yes. Most of your products you will buy from Living Lite Corporate. We will make recommendations about all other aspects of your business.

How do I know this is a profitable business?

The National Institute of Health reports that more than 65% of Americans are overweight and half of those people are obese. Weight-related problems are costing dollars in terms of productivity at work, increased healthcare costs and missed opportunities. It is no surprise that the current $33 billion weight loss industry is projected to grow to $40 billion over the next few years.

Here are the Facts:

• The general population is getting fatter and is always looking for new ways to combat their weight problems. As awareness grows that healthy lifestyle change is the only proven long-term weight management solution, programs like the Living Lite Weight Loss Program, which teach, motivate, and reinforce behavior change are reaping the benefits. 
• The American Society of Bariatrics Physicians reports that at any given time 20% - 40% of the American population is on a diet.
• The New England Journal of Medicine reports a clear association between excess weight and some cancers, Type II diabetes and an increased risk of dying from heart disease.
• Obesity has overtaken tobacco as the leading preventable cause of death in the United States according to the Centers For Disease Control.
• The AHA reports that over 64% of all Americans are considered overweight and 35% of those are clinically obese.
• The weight loss industry is experiencing tremendous expansion and growth and according to financial experts, will continue to grow well into the next century.

As a Living Lite Weight Loss Program Franchisee, you will contribute to the solution! You will also feel confident that you are part of an organization with such optimal potential for growth!

Living Lite makes no claims as to earnings or income.

What kind of support do you offer a first-time business owner?

Each Friday morning at 8 AM PT, we hold a conference call focusing on Marketing and Advertising. If you qualify for the bonuses, you will be able to participate in this call FREE for the first 2 months you are in business. After that, it is $100 a month. You may schedule a private phone consultation with Living Lite's founder, Katie Evans. The calls are 1/2 hour in length and the cost is $77. You may record the calls. Email advice is FREE!