In the Business of Making a Positive Difference in the Lives of Others

InchesAWeigh, founded in 1986 by Scott Simcik, is an innovator in the women’s health and fitness industry. Simcik created the concept, which has grown nationwide through a network of licensees, because he believed that women over the age of 40 were not seeing long-lasting results and improvement to their health through traditional products and services.

“The major brands within the weight loss industry deny their clients on-site exercise and women's gyms allow clients who are expecting to lose weight to come and go as they please. Our unique 3-Phase method focuses on our clients’ weight loss results and a lasting lifestyle change they deserve,” explained Simcik.

With 60% of Americans considered overweightand 90% of weight loss industry clients consisting of women, Simcik decided he needed to create an effective solution to help women become fit and healthy. InchesAWeigh’s proprietary program enables clients to lose weight, become toned and fit, and maintain their wellness for years to come, all in a rejuvenating day spa atmosphere. Annual fees are based on each client’s individual needs and goals. The result is loyal, happy clients that are able to keep the weight off and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Starting a New Life in Arizona
Maureen Becker and her business partner, Dorothy Ferrante, decided that with their professional backgrounds, they could work well together if they purchased the right business. For over 20 years, Becker owned a physical therapy practice in New York City and Ferrante owned a hair salon and boutique. Their combined medical and retail experience worked well with the InchesAWeigh business concept. The women saw a lot of opportunity for the concept in Arizona, and purchased a territory in the state 10 months ago. .

“InchesAWeigh offers a total program. There’s simply no other competition because of the 3-phase program where everything is under one roof. The nutritional component shows people how to eat real food and be healthy. In terms of exercise, we offer 2 categories…toning and cardio. We have clients that need to lose 10 pounds and others that currently weigh 400 pounds. It’s incredibly rewarding to own this business and show people how to do things the right way and help them to reach their goals,” explained Becker. 

She continued, “This concept has been around for over 20 years and it truly works! We have people eating real food. We teach them the importance of protein in their diets. It’s such a supportive system and our members lose about a pound and a half a week so they keep it off. Also, the nutritional counseling is private and very supportive so our clients, all women, feel comfortable and important.”

A Supportive, Caring Corporate Office Makes All the Difference
When choosing a business to own, the corporate office of a concept can either make or break the new business owners’ chance for success. In the case of InchesAWeigh, the corporate office, including company Founder, Simcik, is highly involved in the growth of the concept and the potential success of their licensees. Becker explained, “There’s a lot of personalness, interaction and guidance with this company. It’s not as corporate as most franchise concepts. You’ll get to meet the Founder, Scott, and you’ll find that he is highly involved with the business.”

You do not necessarily need industry experience or business ownership experience to become the owner of an InchesAWeigh. Training and ongoing support is extremely thorough as Becker described; “They really walk you through everything! They did a tremendous demographic mapping job for us which pinpointed our ideal location. The training is very extensive and consists of both onsite, computer-based, and phone training. Plus, they came and helped us with our location’s grand opening and the ongoing support is exceptional. I just make a phone call if I have any questions or problems.”

A Rewarding Business at the Right Time
“Obesity is an epidemic. Heart disease is the #1 killer of women. There’s no better time to own this business and our system is so effective that doctors have become a major referral source for us. We are able to send reports to the referring physician to keep them updated on their patients’ progress,” said Becker.

Owning a rewarding business can make all the difference when it comes to being satisfied with your new career. “I would highly recommend this business to others that want to touch the lives of others. There’s no greater reward than seeing clients lose weight. As an owner, I’ve become so involved with my clients. It’s very rewarding to be in this business and you get a little healthier yourself in the process,” Becker explained.

She concludes, “We’ve been in business for 10 months and we currently have 266 members, which is phenomenal. We’re thrilled that we chose to purchase an InchesAWeigh business.”

A Fantastic Business Model with Many Benefits
When you join InchesAWeigh as a business owner, you can expect a wide range of extremely unique and powerful benefits including: