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Max Muscle Sports Nutrition
Sports nutrition products, weight-loss consulting, athletic apparel

Max Muscle Sports Nutrition
Sports nutrition products, weight-loss consulting, athletic apparel

About
Founded

1991

Franchising Since

2001 (17 Years)

Corporate Address

210 W. Taft Ave.
Orange, CA 92865

CEO

Joe Wells

Financial Requirements
Initial Investment ⓘ

$114,600 - $281,300

Net-worth Requirement ⓘ

$200,000

Liquid Cash Requirement ⓘ

$50,000

Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ

$18,500 - $35,000

Ongoing Royalty Fee

6%

Ad Royalty Fee

2%

Financing Options

Max Muscle Sports Nutrition has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: 
franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Veteran Incentives

$10,000 product credit

Support Options
Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops

Newsletter

Meetings/Conventions

Toll-Free Line

Grand Opening

Online Support

Security/Safety Procedures

Field Operations

Marketing Support

Co-op Advertising

Ad Templates

National Media

Regional Advertising

Social media

Classroom Training:

40 hours

Absentee Ownership Allowed
Number of Employees Required to Run:

2 - 5

Bio
Before founding Max Muscle Sports Nutrition, Joe Wells was a linebacker for the L.A. Raiders. After his NFL career ended, he began developing sports nutrition products, and started Max Muscle in 1991. The company licensed retail distributors prior to franchising its stores in 2001. Max Muscle Sports Nutrition stores sell sports nutrition supplements and athletic apparel, and each store is staffed with a nutrition coach to advise customers.
Cost
Initial Investment: Low - $114,600 High - $281,300
Units
-6.6%-9 UNITS (1 Year) -8.0%-11 UNITS (3 Years)

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:

Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Franchise Financing
Using 401(K)/IRA Funds
  • Tax Penalty-Free
  • Debt Free
  • Expert Guidance
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