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How To Start & Run A Profitable
Weight Loss Business
# FS35
September 2009 Pages: 175 Price: $99
Simply The Most Detailed Blueprint Ever Written For Running A Successful
Weight Loss Business !
Many people want to get into the $59 billion U.S. weight loss business. But how?
And what kind of business to start? How much will it cost, and which ventures
will be most likely to succeed? How can you avoid the mistakes others in this
business have made? Do you have the qualities and background to make it in
weight loss?
This groundbreaking new guide by Marketdata covers it all, from soup to nuts.
Written by Marketdata’s President, John LaRosa, MBA, a weight loss industry
consultant with 20+ years experience tracking and analyzing the diet market,
interviewing its top management, and objectively viewing the industry’s
problems, fads, successes and failures—through past recessions and growth
periods.
Written in an easy to read style, with commentary by John LaRosa, key
recommendations, names, websites and phone numbers of companies to help you, and
much more. Backed up by information from market research studies, government
agencies, franchising groups, and owner/managers. Includes an outlook and
forecast for specific segments of the diet market to 2012.
The Guide covers, in detail:
-Capital and time required for each type of business
-Case studies of specific diet companies
-Typical income statements, likely profits/earnings, start-up
costs
-Dirty secrets about the inner workings of ad networks and
affiliate programs.
Chapters (see
Table of contents for more details)
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Do You Have What It Takes To Survive In This Business?
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Poor Management – The Single Biggest Cause of Failure
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The Importance of Advertising
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Multiple Channels of Distribution – Your Best Insurance Policy
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Brick & Mortar Commercial Weight Loss Centers
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Weight Loss Franchising: The advantages and drawbacks
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If You’re A Physician: Adding Weight Loss To Your Practice
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Multi-level Marketing: A Reality Check on Independent Distributors
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If You’re a Nutritionist or Dietitian
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Diet Websites: Setting one up from scratch, with an e-commerce store
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Writing a Diet Book – Your Ticket To Fame?
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Diet Food Home Delivery Services
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Reference Directory of Weight Loss Information Sources
Why waste tens of thousands of dollars or more, and lots of time in the wrong weight loss venture? Get this Guide first.
Show it to your attorney or financial backer or partner.
It’s ALL here in one place.
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U.
Report # FS19
(October
2009 - 7th Edition)
160 pages, 47 Tables, Price: $1,795
This newly updated bestseller by Marketdata examines the $12 billion business of
debt collection agencies. Complaints by consumers about harassment by collectors
still exists and tops the list of complaints to the FTC. With the recession, it
has gotten worse, since it has become more difficult to collect on (liquidate)
accounts. Many consumers are out of work or struggling to pay for the
necessities and have no funds to repay debts.
Collections is a fragmented business of 6,500 mostly small firms. Major
consolidation has taken place amongst collections agencies since the late
1990’s, and one firm, NCO Financial Systems, now accounts for $1.5 billion in
sales, by virtue of acquiring its biggest competitor (OSI Solutions). Technology
is making firms more efficient and profitability had risen until the recession
hit. After a period of strong growth from 1999-2004, top-line revenue growth has
slowed substantially – only 1.6% last year. Future growth will have to come from
untapped niche segments such as healthcare accounts, legal, cell phone bills,
municipal government, and outsourced IRS tax debt.
The study examines industry revenues/growth, competitor profiles/rankings,
consumer debt trends and industry issues, extensive operating ratios, etc.
Covers national revenues (1987-2007 actual, 2008 & 2009 estimates, 2013
forecasts), latest Census data industry operating ratios. The study examines
consumer debt trends, the debt buying market, outsourcing, status of IRS tax
debt business, market segments, delinquencies and bankruptcy trends, and more.
Contains 47 tables and charts. This report is also sold by chapters. Call for
prices.
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U.S. Fertility Clinics & Infertility Services -
An Industry Analysis
Report # FS32
$1,895, August 2009, 191 Pages, 53 Tables
This analysis by Marketdata
examines a controversial $4 billion healthcare service sector — infertility
services. This loosely regulated “baby business” has come under the spotlight
lately, as the Nadya Suleman (OctoMom) case brought up issues of unethical
practices by some fertility doctors practicing “assisted reproductive
technology” (ART) and implanting multiple embryos.
ART now produces more than 50,000 babies per year in the U.S. via 142,000 IVF
procedures (nearly tripled since 1999), and demand is growing from the ranks of
7+ million infertile women, many of which delayed childbearing due to careers.
There are 483 U.S. fertility clinics, 100+ sperm banks, an unknown
number of egg donors, and 1,700 reproductive endocrinologists
competing for the business, which is lucrative. In addition, the global market
for fertility drugs tops $1 billion. Only one corporate “chain”, IntegraMed,
exists, as most programs are run by small MD practices or are part of a hospital
or University.
This unique new study by Marketdata examines the nature/evolution of the
business, national receipts/growth from 1988 to 2013 forecast, extensive
infertile customer demographics, key industry trends, industry regulation,
pricing, industry consolidation, insurance coverage, ethical issues and calls
for reform, effects of the recession, and more. The study presents the findings
of Marketdata’s mail/phone survey of fertility clinic managers, with average
costs and number of specific diagnostic procedures. Contains results of the
latest (2006 & 2007) CDC ART surveys, with IVF success rates, plus a
name/address directory of 400+ fertility clinics, as well as European ART cycles
survey data. Examines the sperm banks, egg donors, and fertility drugs markets,
and surrogacy programs.
This study is believed to be one of the few in-depth publicly available business
analyses that exists of this market. It’s ALL here in one place.
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The U.S. -
The Most Comprehensive Analysis of
This Market Available!
Report # FS22 --- 20th Anniversary Edition ---
$2,195, February 2009, 392 pages, 150 Tables & Charts, 31 Competitor Profiles
This is a completely revised and updated analysis of
of Marketdata’s best-selling biennial study about the $58.6 billion U.S. weight
loss market. This is the most comprehensive investigation of the U.S. weight
loss market published by anyone worldwide, covering… dollar value & growth
rates of 9 major weight loss market segments (early 1980s to 2008, 2009 and
2012 forecasts), latest market trends and developments, status reports for:
diet soft drinks, artificial sweeteners, health clubs, commercial diet center
chains, mail order and multi-level marketing diet plans, diet books and exercise
videos, diet websites, diet food home delivery services, medically supervised
programs (weight loss surgery, MDs, RDs, and nutritionist-based diet plans,
hospitals/clinic programs, Rx diet drugs, bariatrician plans), retail meal
replacements and diet pills, low-calorie entrees and low-carb foods.
Also included: Top 30 competitors ranking, 20-year revenue history of the
market through past recessions, comprehensive dieter demographics, diet center
franchising, and commercial centers operating ratios.
Rankings/revenues of top 8 commercial chains, brand sales, and a
Reference Directory of industry sources. New: results of recent surveys
by the Calorie Control Council, Nutrition Business Journal, plus 110 dieter
metrics/preferences from BestDietForMe.com online surveys.
Contains 31 in-depth updated competitor profiles with 2008 financials
for: Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, NutriSystem, eDiets.com, LA Weight Loss,
Herbalife, Slim-Fast, Diet Center, Physicians Weight Loss, HMR, Optifast,
Medifast, Lindora Clinics, Ballys, Curves, Atkins Nutritionals, and many more.
Based on extensive primary & secondary research, management phone interviews,
UFOCs and other documents.
Study available in print or digital
format.
(Also sold by individual chapters)
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The Market for Self-Improvement Products &
Services
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The Only
Market Analysis
Available!
(7th
Edition)
Report # FS15
$2,295, October 2008, 316 pages - 41 Tables & Charts
This is simply the most comprehensive business analysis that exists of the
self-improvement market. This Marketdata study examines the $11 billion market
for motivational “self-improvement” programs, products or services that seek to
improve us physically, mentally, financially or spiritually. Discusses the
market for: books, CDs/DVDs, videos, audiobooks, infomercials, motivational
speakers, multi-media packages, public seminars, workshops, 16 holistic
institutes, personal coaching, websites and more. Nature of and outlooks for
each market segment. Major topic categories covered: weight loss/exercise,
business/sales skills, business opportunities/investing, improving
relationships, general motivational, and stress management.
The study analyzes market segments and structure, $ size/growth (2000-2012
forecast), in-depth profiles of 35 top motivational speakers/gurus (Tony
Robbins, Deepak Chopra, Phil McGraw, Dr. Laura, Brian Tracy, Stephen Covey, Suze
Orman, John Gray, Tom Hopkins, Robert Kiyosaki, Zig Ziglar, many others),
demographic profile/buying habits of TV infomercial buyers, top 100 infomericals
of 2007, 2008 status report of U.S. weight loss market, the stress management
market, more.
Contains a 97-page exhaustive chapter profiling the
activities/specialties/speaking fees/ revenues of 35 top speakers/gurus
influencing the market, with a ranking of the top 101. 56 competitor profiles
for: Gaiam, Nightingale-Conant, Hay House, Peak Potentials, Landmark Education,
Midwest Center for Stress, Audible.com. Selfgrowth.com, Success Magazine,
Beliefnet.com., Fred Pryor/CareerTrack, Peter Lowe, Toastmasters, Dale Carnegie
Associates, others. Results of latest surveys from: The Audio Publishers Assn.,
Publishers Weekly, Electronic Retailing Assn., more.
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New Marketdata Study…
The
U.S.
The Most
Complete Analysis This Market Available:
Offline
and Online Services!
Report # FS8
$1,995, March 2009, 246 pages 43 Tables
This is the ONLY in-depth business analysis that covers ALL segments of this industry, since the market has no trade association performing market research.
This newly updated 5th edition Marketdata study is a fascinating analysis of one of the oldest professions—matchmaking. The popularity of dating websites jumped since December and into the new year, actually helped by the recession.
This market is a now a $1.8 billion business in the U.S., with online dating services soaring in popularity since 2001 and representing 52% of the market’s value. The Web has revolutionized this business and has brought affordable and convenient matchmaking to the masses. But, dating website revenues are expected to grow only 3% this year as the U.S. market becomes saturated with 1,500+ sites and free dating sites and competition from popular social networking sites attracts cost-conscious singles. Europe is the next untapped market. Matchmakers are posting moderate growth, but off-line chains and radio datelines and print personals continue to slide. Speed dating continues to do well, along with certain niche markets.
The study examines: market size/forecasts and segments from 1994 to 2012 Forecast. Separate in-depth chapters cover: Dating Websites, Dating Service Chains with physical offices, Independent Matchmakers and Dating Coaches, Radio Datelines, Print Personals, Chat Lines, and Singles Publications. The study examines how dating services operate—typical revenues/fees/profits, negative image problems and sometimes unethical sales practices. Includes detailed profiles of the top matchmakers/dating coaches in the U.S., singles demographics, factors affecting demand, latest Census data/national & state operating ratios. Competitor profiles for: Together/The Right One, Great Expectations, Match.com, eHarmony, It’s Just Lunch, Yahoo Personals, Plenty of Fish, Singlesnet, PerfectMatch, True.com, Avalanche LLC, Teligence, Qwest Personals, Lavalife, Meetic, The Matchmaking Institute, Spark Networks and more.
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www.matchinstitute.com
The Matchmaking Institute, based in NYC, is the only U.S. organization offering
a course on how to become a matchmaker. Operates a referral network and more.
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T he U.S.
The Only
Market Analysis of This Business Covering ALL Sleep Market Segments!
Report # FS34
$1,895, June 2008, 145 pages
Of a total population of 305 million Americans, 58% are estimated to experience insomnia symptoms or sleep disorders. Companies across America are trying to sell us a perfect night’s sleep with drugs/sleeping pills, premium mattresses, high tech pillows, white noise machines, aromatherapy, CPAP masks, books on insomnia, and more. And it has fast become a $23.7 billion a year industry.
As obesity rates climb and Americans age, more people are developing sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome and other sleep disorders. Plus, stressors from the economy, terrorism and longer workdays is resulting in more sleepless nights. Some claim that “sleep is the new sex—we need more of it and can’t get enough of it.” First launched in 1977, there are now 3,500 to 4,000 “sleep labs” in the United States. These labs perform sleep studies and help design treatment programs for insomniacs and those with sleep apnea and other conditions.
This groundbreaking new Marketdata study examines the “sleep” market and its components, covering markets for: anti-insomnia drugs (over-the-counter & prescription), sleep labs/sleep lefts, mattresses and pillows, CPAPs (continuous positive airway pressure devices) for sleep apnea, and retail sleep aids: earplugs, sleep lamps, sound conditioning machines, eye masks, books on sleep). Marketdata also performed primary research -- a custom mail survey of sleep labs in March-May, deriving key operating ratios, average revenues, and much more.
The study includes market size estimates for 1987-2007, with 2008 and 2012 Forecasts, client demographics, in-depth competitor profiles and rankings in each market segment, discussions of market nature & structure, history and evolution, in view of recent Medicare rulings regarding home testing. Advertising strategies, R&D, sleep disorder publicity and other demand factors analyzed.
(Also sold by individual chapters)
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Report #FS32
$995, February 2009, 146 pages, 48 Tables & charts
This new Marketdata
study examines the $1 billion diet food home delivery or “home meal replacement”
market in the U.S. This is a niche segment of the overall weight loss market
appealing to the most affluent dieters, that has grown rapidly and attracted new
competitors.
Roughly 30 companies compete, and the number is growing. Some ship food nationwide while others provide fresh daily delivery to local markets such as New York City and Los Angeles.
The study covers: nature/structure of the market, key demand factors, pricing, distribution & franchising, how companies are formed and operate, profitability/expense ratios, customer demographics, market size (2005-2008, 2009 & 2012 forecasts, management outlooks and opinions of market growth and the competition.
Also Included: Complete Status Report of the Total Weight Loss Market, with outlooks for commercial, medical and retail programs, 2009 & 2012 forecasts, latest dieter trends, major market developments of 2008, 2008 financials for the public diet companies, effects of the recession, ranking of top weight loss companies, 1989-2012 market size/growth history.
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Competitor Profiles
for: NutriSystem,
Jenny Direct (Jenny Craig), Medifast, eDiets Meal Delivery, 5 Squares, 3 Hour
Diet At Home, Bistro MD, Chefs Diet, Diet To Go, Sunfare, Club Gourmet, Diet
Delivery/TSG Group (Canadian), Freshology, Gourmet On the Go, HMR At Home
(Health Management Resources), Healthy Living Foods, In The Zone Delivery,
Mediterranean Meals, Nutrition In Motion (Canadian), Nutrifit, Personal Chef To
Go, Pure Foods, Rawvolution, Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating, Susan’s Healthy
Gourmet, The Slimdown, The Fresh Diet.
(address, program
descriptions, prices, market outlooks, financials when available).
Research for the study was based on primary research involving custom Marketdata
diet market research and telephone surveys of company management, coupled with
secondary research of competitor websites, UFOCs, SEC filings and other sources.
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The
U
Report # FS29
$1,795, June 2008, 143 pages, 66 Tables
This
updated analysis by Marketdata examines the controversial but growing
“alternative financial services” sector — a $27 billion business comprised of
loosely regulated check cashing, payday loan, money transfer and payday loan
services. These outlets serve 35% of the U.S. population. Many companies are
happy to accept the business of consumers with spotty credit records who have
been rejected by banks--the 12 million “unbanked” households that choose not to
use traditional banks.
Explosive growth had taken place in the payday loan business, but they have come
under heavy scrutiny. Critics say these services gouge consumers with high fees
and interest rates, but they do provide more convenient hours, less red tape,
easier credit, and most customers don’t seem to complain. There are 13,000
check cashing outlets, 11,000 pawn shops, 25,000 payday loan
stores and 467,000+ money transfer agents competing for this business
today. Many outlets/services overlap—providing multiple services at the same
site. The study explores why growth at check cashers and pawn shops is meager,
and the effects of the economic slowdown.
This new study by Marketdata examines the nature of the business, reasons for
the growth of non-bank services, immigration trends, national receipts/growth
from 1999-2007, 2008 to 2013 forecasts, average store revenues, customer
demographics, key industry trends, federal/state industry regulation/fee caps,
self-service check cashing machines, profit margins, franchising, gold prices,
global remittance trends, consumer debt levels, reasons for the industry’s past
negative image, and more. Findings of research studies by: Fannie Mae,
Georgetown University, FISCA, Federal Reserve Board, brokerage analysts, Natl.
Check Casher’s Assn., The World Bank, INS, Natl. Pawnbroker’s Assn., U.S. Census
Bureau, FDIC, and more.
This study is believed to be one of the few in-depth publicly available business
analyses that exists of this market. 13 in-depth company profiles (with
2005-2007 financials) are provided for: ACE Cash Express, Check Into Cash,
Dollar Financial, Western Union, Moneygram, Ria Financial, Cash America, EZCORP,
First Cash Financial, Advance America, Check Into Cash, CNG Financial, and QC
Holdings.
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U.S.
Report # FS33
$895,
January 2008, 60 pages
This is a completely new analysis of the $59 billion U.S.
weight loss market and the beginning of the 2008 "diet season." Covers… dollar value & growth rates,
2007 performance, 2008 forecast of the major weight loss market segments:
health clubs, commercial diet left chains, mail order and multi-level
marketing diet plans, diet books and exercise videos, medically
supervised weight loss programs (weight loss surgery, MD/ hospitals/clinic-based programs, Rx diet drugs, bariatricians), retail meal
replacements and OTC diet pills, low-calorie dinner entrees & low-carb foods. Also included:
an analysis of 30+ major weight loss websites and their traffic.
Discussion of 2007-2008 major market developments, marketing/advertising trends,
growth of small-mid-sized commercial/medical chains, Calorie Control Council's
2008 diet market trends and projections. Contains in-depth competitor profiles
and 9-month 2007 financials/2008 revenues forecasts for: Weight Watchers,
NutriSystem, eDiets.com, Medifast, LA Weight Loss. Also contains 4th quarter
2007 Online Dieter preferences & characteristics, based on 6,000+ survey takers
at BestDietForMe.com (gender, age, BMI, diet budget, starting weight, past diet
programs used, preferred food plan and counseling format, more).
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4th Quarter 2009
Based On Daily Visitors Completing The BestDietForMe.com Survey
Report #ODR18
January 2010, 100 Pages, 35 Tables
Price: $895 per
quarterly report, or $2,995 per yearly subscription (4 reports)
Report Description
Marketdata Enterprises (the leading analyst of the weight loss market since
1989) operates a website named: BestDietForMe.com. This site is now one
of the leading weight loss information and analysis portals on the Internet.
BestDietForme essentially is a real-time data collection vehicle to monitor
national online dieter behavior, daily. A total of 4,425 people were included in
the 4th quarter 2009 sample--people that filled out an in-depth 40-question
online survey. Comparative data for the 3rd quarter of 2009 and 4th quarter
2008 included in this report.
Each quarter, Marketdata compiles and analyzes the responses of this sample,
producing a wealth of statistics that are compared to previous quarters. The
service was begun with the 1st quarter 2005. Companies seeking to measure
shifting online dieter preferences for types of weight loss programs,
food/exercise/budget/support & motivation and other preferences, will find these
reports extremely helpful in tracking fickle dieter behavior. The service is
applicable to: providers of weight loss programs/products, health clubs, ad
agencies & PR firms with weight loss clients, diet website operators, low-cal
food & beverage/diet food mfrs., hospitals & surgeons with weight loss
programs—any company trying to reach dieters online. Other syndicated
research services cost $25,000+ per year, and don’t provide the same level of
detail.
Statistical tables are supplemented by in-depth analyses and commentary, based
on Marketdata’s ongoing research and 20 year knowledge of the weight loss
market.
Metrics
Tracked
Each quarterly report will track 112 measures, including the following:
Note: This report does not contain state or city data.
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Gender
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Age (5 categories)
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BMI (body mass index (separately for 5 categories, 18.5-40+)
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Percent opting in for special offers from diet companies
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Percent leaving name and mailing address
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Dieters by starting weight
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Pregnant or nursing percentage
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Medical conditions, percent indicating at least one
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Their diet budget (separately for 6 categories: under $250 to $3,000+)
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Preferred weight loss program location (separately for 8 locations: home, weight loss left, hospital, worksite, health club, healthcare pro’s office, residential facility, celebrity program)
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Interest in weight loss (bariatric) surgery – percent
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Interest in home delivery of diet food – percent
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Preferred diet counselor format (separately for: self-directed, 1-to-1, small group, large group)
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Type food plan desired (separately for: grocery store food, pre-packaged diet co. food, meal replacements, liquid supplements)
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Percent interested only in diet plans with pre-planned daily menus
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Percent with special food needs, allergies, food sensitivities
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Readiness to begin a diet program (immediately-6 months)
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Previous types of diet plans used (percent by 18 types)
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Exercise preferences (separately for: online coaching, personal trainer, on-site classes, etc.)
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Psychological support needs: percent identified by BestDietForMe.com analysis as needing… emotional eating support, stimulus control, social eating skills support
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2010 Market Forecasts – Latest market trends
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Latest diet market developments: diet supplement sales in 2008, medical news – Meridia, new trade group for diet counselors, Ranking of top 10 diet plans by The Daily Beast, excerpts from Marketdata's new "How To Start A Profitable Weight Loss Business" Guide - what ruins most diet companies..
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Forecasts and early identification of key trends. Diet company costs per client acquisition.
Tables: the entire U.S. weight loss market and all its segments, 1989-2008 sales,
Table: Top 8 commercial chains’ revenues for 2005-2008
Reference Directory of Weight Loss Industry Information Sources.
Note: This report does not contain state or city data.
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The U.S. Medical Laboratories Industry
(9th
Edition)
Report #
FS25
$2,195,
June 2007, 208 pages
This best-selling
Marketdata study is a comprehensive analysis of the fragmented but sizeable $47
billion U.S. clinical lab testing business. The industry is poised for moderate
growth to 2012, as the U.S. population ages and new tests are developed. Higher
margin esoteric and anatomic pathology tests are pacing growth and the large
chains have made a string of acquisitions in this space, to “buy” growth.
International expansion could be the next growth frontier.
The study examines, in detail, the major test segments: PAP tests,
workplace drug screening, and esoteric tests. An entire chapter is devoted to
the high-growth $5 billion “esoteric” or reference test market—its size, growth,
nature, profiles of all key competitors, with revenue rankings.
Complete analysis of independent commercial labs, hospital labs, and
physician office labs-how they differ and compete, discussion of major
industry trends and demand factors, extensive national/state operating
ratios/latest Census and CLIA data. Analysis of industry receipts from 1980-2005
actual, 2006-2007 performance and outlook, 2012 5-year forecasts, lab
staff salaries and vacancy rates, insurance industry testing, latest trade
journal survey findings. Estimates and opinions of multiple brokerage firms.
Competitor profiles for: Quest Diagnostics, Lab Corp. of America Holdings,
Bio-Reference Labs, American Esoteric Labs, Ameripath, ARUP, Genzyme, Medtox
Scientific, Clinical Pathology Labs, Mayo Medical Labs, Spectrum Lab Network,
Sonora Quest Labs, and more. Contains reference directory of industry sources,
list of 48 NIDA-certified drug test labs. This study contains 120 tables and
charts, and is also sold by chapters. It is available via several commercial
databases as well. Call for chapter prices.
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The
U.S.
Report # FS6
$1,395, January 2005, 140 pages
61 Tables & charts
This newly updated
Marketdata study examines the $5.3 billion dental labs industry and the
operations of the 12,000 labs operating in the U.S. These facilities provide a
variety of products and services for dentists (crowns, bridges, dentures,
implants, orthodontics, inlays, etc.). The industry is getting a boost from the
cosmetic dentistry boom and aging Baby Boomers that are asking for more
esthetic/appearance-enhancing products such as veneers.
The bulk of these labs are small, most grossing less than $500,000 in annual
sales. The study analyzes: industry revenues for 1987-2008 forecast, 2002-2003
performance and recovery from the last recession, how labs operate and services
performed, major industry issues and emerging trends, industry structure and
evolution, current lab worker wages (by job function), and product fees.
The study also includes an extensive analysis of demand factors (patient
demographics, spending on dental care, orthodontics mkt.), as well as technology
trends, dental school enrollments, and detailed national/state Census operating
ratios. Profiles are included for the top 6 multi-lab chains: National Dentex,
Dental Service Group, Dental Technologies, Glidewell Labs, DaVinci Dental
Studios, and Americus Dental Labs.
Research for the study was based on primary research involving custom Marketdata
telephone surveys and extensive secondary sources from the industry’s leading
trade associations (NADL), trade journals (Lab Management Today), consultants
and special reports (Peter Stein report).
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The U.S. Commercial & Residential Cleaning Services Industry
(8th Edition)
Report # FS18
$1,995, December
2009,
226 Pages, 121 Tables
This Marketdata study examines the huge $83 billion commercial contract cleaning
and maintenance services market. The business, which encompasses janitorial
services, pest control, window cleaning, carpet/floor cleaning, parking lot
maintenance, security, HVAC/facilities management and more, is very competitive,
comprised of 734,000+ mainly small operators, including 40,000 franchised
outlets. Competitors run the gamut from mom & pop cleaners, to giants such as
ABM Industries with $2.4 billion in revenues and ServiceMaster with $877 in
commercial maintenance sales. This study traces industry size, growth,
segments, structure, end-user demand, and operating ratios — Receipts for
1987-2007 actual, 2008-2009 estimates, and 2013 forecasts.
Steady sales gains of 5-7% per year, and 10% in 2007 came to a halt in 2008-2009
with the recession, rising office building vacancy rates, and cutbacks in the
frequency of cleaning by clients. Some customers even shifted to in-house
cleaning. Low-ball prices, discounts and rebates have become the norm, hurting
profits. Green cleaning and certification has become more important.
This is a complete analysis of: competitor market share, emerging trends,
industry franchising, office building vacancy rates, impact of this recession,
cleaning worker pay/turnover, outsourcing, more. Includes highlights of latest
surveys by trade journals, as well as comments and outlooks by top competitors,
trade groups and industry consultants. Separate in-depth chapters analyze the
Carpet Cleaning and Residential/Maid Services segments. National, state and city
ratios from Census Bureau surveys. Includes 13 in-depth profiles and rankings of
all the top franchise and non-franchise competitors (ABM Industries,
ServiceMaster, Jani-King, Jan-Pro, Clean Net, Coverall, OPEN, Swisher, Tower
Cleaning, Vanguard, Unicco, ServPro).
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Matchmakers & Dating Services: A Consumer Guide
Report # FS31
$99, July
2005, 57 pages
Matchmaking is hot, representing a $1 billion business. But, how do singles obtain an objective assessment of the best kind of dating service for their needs and budget? How can consumers protect themselves and find a reputable dating service? This new consumer guide will tell you. It’s a must read for singles thinking of spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on a dating service. Buyer beware! Have fun, but do your due diligence first to avoid disputes.
The report covers the following topics:
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Your Odds of Success
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Types of Dating Services
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Online Dating – Dating websites & profile enhancement services
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Social Networking Services
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The Major Retail Chains & Franchises with Offices
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Speed Dating
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Independent Matchmakers
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Radio Station Datelines
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Print Personal Ads
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Singles Publications & Singles Events
Profiles included for the top 9 U.S. matchmakers, Great Expectations, Together/The Right One, It’s Just Lunch, HurryDate, 8minuteDating, Pre-Dating (Cupid.com), Profile Doctor, Look Better Online, the top 15 dating websites, trade associations and more.
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www.matchinstitute.com
The Matchmaking Institute, based in NYC, is the only U.S. organization offering
a course on how to become a matchmaker. Operates a referral network and more.
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The
U.S.
- The Only Analysis of This
Industry Available!
(February 2008, 4th Edition)
Report # FS7
$1,595, February 2008, 161 pages
This $18.3 billion profitable but fragmented service industry has posted strong growth in 2005 and 2006, prior to the sub-prime real estate meltdown. However, this is NOT a recession-proof sector, as evidenced by the 5% decline in sales in 1990. Growth is likely to slow considerably this year. Demand for parking spaces is influenced by the price of gas (expected to hit $4/gal. by summer), white-collar employment levels, commercial vacancy rates in metro areas, and even weather.
2008 will be a challenge, as office vacancy rates began to rise for the first time in four years and commercial real estate now feels the ripple effects of the credit crunch. All of this is analyzed in detail by the only market study covering both the private and public parking lots and garages sector.
The industry’s 40,000 facilities are divided into privately owned parking facilities and those in the “public” sector (at airports, municipal buildings, hospitals, colleges). This 4th edition study covers: industry size (1987-2012 forecast, 2007-2008 performance and outlook), automated parking technologies, how garages are operated (contract types), latest Census data/industry ratios for private garages (national, state, city), factors affecting demand (parking garage construction, gas prices, the economy, commercial/office construction and vacancy rates). The study provides profiles of the leading chains (Standard Parking, Central Parking, AMPCO System Parking, Impark). Also includes findings of 2007 survey of NPA members/operating ratios of private facilities. Study contains 60+ tables & charts.
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The
U.S. (4th Edition)
-
The Only
Market Analysis Available!
Report # FS9
$1,595, July 2006,
128 pages
This Marketdata Enterprises study is a 4th edition update and
in-depth analysis of the $5.3 billion U.S. carpet & upholstery cleaning services
sector. More than 40,000 mostly small companies are active in this mature and
moderate growth business. Several large franchise organizations exist, but the
top 9 franchise systems do not dominate—they are estimated to capture only 22%
of industry receipts. The study covers: industry revenues/growth from
1986-2010 forecast, market segments, major trends and issues, factors
affecting demand (residential construction activity, home environmental
concerns, floor covering market), outlooks by consultants, trade groups and
competitors, latest findings of trade journal surveys, and extensive
operating ratios—national, state, and city, by company size, etc.
Discussion of competition by large carpet mills, retailers, and the effect of
the shift to alternative hard floor coverings (wood, tile, laminates) that
reduce demand for carpeting. Rankings and in-depth profile and 2003-2005
revenues of all the top franchises and other competitors: Sears, Stanley
Steemer, Chem-Dry, ServiceMaster Clean, ServPro, Duraclean, Heaven’s Best,
Rainbow Intl., MilliCare Commercial Carpet Care, and Professional Carpet
Systems.
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U.S. Child Day Care Services: An Industry Analysis
(6th
Edition)
Report # FS17
$1,795, October
2005, 211 pages
This Marketdata study examines this $47.8 billion day care services industry,
analyzing the structure and nature of for-profit and non-profit day care
services, competitor profiles, actual revenues from 1990-2002, 2003-2005
estimates, forecasts to year 2010. Report covers: national/state market
potentials, extensive end-user demographics, fees, major industry trends, market
niches, operating ratios, employer-based programs, government support/political
& legislative outlook (by specific program), franchising, market share, and much
more.
Results of new phone surveys, proprietary research, latest trade group-trade
journal-private sector surveys, and extensive Census data. While birth rates
level off at 4 million/year, those for women over 30 are rising, and these are
mothers most likely to return to work quickly, Federal funding will taper of to
1%/year to 2010, with household spending the key driver of growth. Study
includes separate chapters analyzing Nannies and Nanny Agencies, as well as the
Au Pair system. Demand for quality, affordable care remains strong, but fees
vary widely. In-depth competitor profiles for: LaPetite Academy, Knowledge
Learning Corp., Learning Care Group, Child Development Schools, Nobel Learning
Communities, and Bright Horizons Family Solutions. Study contains 100 tables and
charts.
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Pain
Management Programs: A Market Analysis
The Only
Market Analysis of This Healthcare Specialty!
(6th edition)
Report #
FS23
$1,795, November 2003, 198 pages
This has grown into a $7.7 billion market. More than 3,500 programs and sole practitioners (clinics and lefts, anesthesiologists, chiropractors) treat an estimated 9 million Americans suffering from: chronic back pain, migraines, cancer, arthritis, migraines, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.. This newly updated Marketdata study (the only business/demographic analysis available) is based on proprietary mail surveys and phone interviews and covers: 1985-2007F $ market size, mkt. structure, treatment methods, no. of patients/annual caseloads, avg. program costs/length, marketing methods, insurer reimbursement, and more. Contains proprietary findings of Aug.-October 2003 mail survey of 1,400 pain programs & anesthesiologists (separate operating data for multidisciplinary programs vs. anesthesiologists). Also covers patient demographics, status of the pain drugs market, status of the chiropractic profession, and a directory of CARF-accredited clinics. Profiles of John Hopkins, Mensana, Mayo Clinic, Univ. of Miami, other top programs. This report also available by chapters. Call for prices.
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U.S. Funeral Homes
and Services Market
- (A
Marketing, Competitive & Operational Analysis)
Report t # FS13
$1,345, June 2003
110
pages
The $11.7 billion U.S. funeral homes industry is a mature, low-growth and fragmented business comprised of nearly 22,000 mostly independent services. The late 1990s saw a wave of consolidation as large chains bought up hundreds of independents, piling on huge debt in the process. This binge is over, failing miserably, and profit margins are falling. As the price of the average funeral climbs to $6,130, more people are opting for less costly cremations (27% of all services and rising steadily). This study is Marketdata’s 2nd edition investigation of the industry. It examines the industry’s nature and structure, major trends, marketing innovations, pricing/profit margins, funeral home operating ratios from the Census Bureau and trade groups, demographics/death rates, and industry receipts from 1985-2001 actual, 2002-2003 estimated, 2007 forecasts. Contains results of phone surveys with the leading trade associations, brokerage firm analysts, etc. In-depth profiles of: Service Corp., Alderwoods Group, Stewart Enterprises, and Carriage Services. Includes 55 tables and charts.
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Older Reports...
The U.S. Drug & Alcohol Treatment lefts
Industry
(3rd Edition)
Report #
FS1
$595, September 2000
148 pages
This Marketdata study is a thorough investigation of the $6.3
billion field of public and private sector programs and facilities that
rehabilitate 929,000 drug and alcohol abusers in the
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The Plus Size Market
Report # FS3
$595, July 2000
92 pages
This new
Marketdata study examines for the first time the total
market for "plus size" products and services geared to overweight persons. As
obesity rates continue to climb, more and more large people need special
clothes, furniture, gadgets, and social services customized to their special
needs. Clothing alone is worth $23 billion! This groundbreaking niche study
analyzes the following: market parameters/definition, customer
demographics/market potential, emerging trends, historical/forecasted sales,
profiles of leading competitors, the markets for: plus size clothes, furniture,
gadgets/household items (scales, seat belt extenders, etc.,) modeling agencies,
travel services, dating services, books and videos, Internet services, and more.
Complete listings of the major plus size catalogs, magazines (Radiance, Mode,)
manufacturers, publications and resource guides.
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The Poverty Market: Businesses Servicing the
Non-creditworthy
Report # FS4
$595, October 1998
118 pages
There's
a huge
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Service Businesses Ripe
For Consolidation:
The "Roll-up" Market
Report # FS5
$695, November 1998
300 pages
There are a variety of fragmented service sectors characterized by a common theme--strong growth, good profit margins, and an industry filled with thousands of small, inefficient, privately owned "mom and pop" companies. Also, few if any sizeable franchises or public companies exist. Opportunities exist for well-financed consolidators to "roll up" (buy out) such businesses and create new regional or national firms that centralize marketing, advertising, and administrative functions, frequently taking the firm public later on. This new Marketdata study examines this concept and those sectors most ripe for roll-up: debt collection agencies, coin laundries, commercial cleaning services, carpet cleaning services, animal hospitals, auto parking garages, auto body repair shops, dental labs, billiard parlors, funeral homes, and more. Each 30-60 page sector analysis covers: historical/forecast industry sales, profitability, industry structure/mkt. share, national & state operating ratios by size company, and a discussion of key trends/characteristics of the business.
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U.S Billiard Parlors: A Market
Analysis
Report # FS10
$495, August 1997
57
pages
The nation's small, mostly privately-owned 3,800 billiard parlors or pool halls have suddenly turned more upscale, getting a boost from the 1986 movie: The Color of Money. The industry struggles to shed its past shady image and remake the sport into a family/Baby Boomer entertainment option. But will the boom last? This groundbreaking study by Marketdata examines national receipts/growth to 2002, average revenues per facility, diversification, operating expenses, factors/demographics affecting demand, emerging trends, spin-off publicity from TV tournaments and pro tours, and provides detailed profiles of successful multi-site chains.
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The Market
For Stress
Management Products & Services
Report # FS12
$495, September 1996
158
pages
Stress exacts a huge toll
on national medical costs and employee productivity, and levels are rising. But
who provides stress management services to the public and corporations, how, and
at what cost? This groundbreaking study by Marketdata
examines the vast market for stress management services in the
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The Amusement & Theme Parks
Industry
(3rd Edition)
Report #
FS14
$795, December 1999
194
pages
This
newly updated study by Marketdata examines the $6+
billion
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Temporary Help Services Industry
(4th Edition)
Report # FS16
$795, March 1999
207
pages
The Marketdata Enterprises study examines the business of
supplying temporary workers for clerical, technical, healthcare and industrial
jobs. Covered are: How temp help services have rebounded since the last
recession as corporations hire temps rather than permanent workers; 1977-2003
market size, structure and forecasts; top firms' market shares; emerging trends
and issues; number of temp workers and hourly wages in 22 major cities/regions
for 47 job functions. Report provides: analysis of competition by corporate
in-house temp pools; (demand by: financial, medical, legal, banking, industrial,
other sectors). Executive temps market is also analyzed (list of competitors),
nature of market, demographics of execs. Also highlighted are the wages of
permanent staff at temp help firms, descriptions of leading franchises and
franchising trends, operating ratios, state market potentials, etc. Strategic
profiles of Adecco, Kelly, Manpower, Norrell, Olsten, Staff Builders, and others are
included.
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The
U.S.
- The Only Analysis of This Market
Available!
Report # FS20
$795, October 1999
172
pages
This new
Marketdata study examines the captive and independent
market for leasing office machines, except computers (incl. copiers,
duplicators, fax, mailroom equip., time recorders, computer peripherals, etc.).
The ONLY analysis available for this market! The study covers: results of June
1999 custom survey of Equip. Leasing Assn. members, types of leases, residual
values, market size (1980's-2003F,) key issues/trends affecting the business,
office machine distribution channels/dealers, end-user demand factors,
historical mfr. shipments/sales, profiles of Xerox, Pitney Bowes, Lanier,
others, directory of office machine leasing companies and distributors. Also
sold by chapters - call for prices.
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The Chiropractic Services
Profession
Report # FS24
$495, November 1995
139 pages
This new Marketdata study examines the $6.5 billion chiropractic services "industry', which marks its 100th anniversary this year and whose receipts have grown 10% annually since 1989. Chiropractic is still controversial, but has gained greater acceptance by a public seeking "alternative" healthcare. The report examines industry size/growth from 1982-1993 actual, 1994-95 estim., 2000 forecasts, detailed operating ratios of practitioners' offices (national, state, city), effects of managed care, patient demographics, consumer demand/attitudes, most common treatment methods used, marketing/advertising (role of practice management consultants), interaction with MDs, competing pain clinics and other healthcare providers, insurance reimbursement, major trends, average earnings/caseloads of DCs, and more.
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Medical Equipment Leasing & Rental
Services
-
The Only Analysis of This Market
Available!
Report # FS26
$795, September 1999
160
pages
This
industry grew rapidly during the 1980s, but slowed with curtailed hospital
spending on capital equipment. The industry has resumed growth as the diagnostic
imaging market rebounded. Consolidation has taken place and the business is
still very competitive. Technology is moving toward smaller, less expensive MRI
units and CAT san machines, and the rental market is strong. Competitors include
"captive" lessors of large machine manufacturers (GE,
Siemens), banks, and hundreds of independent leasing companies of all sizes.
This Marketdata study examines market size, growth and
structure (1987-97 actual, 1998-99 est., 2003 forecast), lease types, major
trends and end-user demand from hospitals, imaging lefts, MD practices,
clinics, rental markets, etc., extensive economic/performance ratios of leasing
firms. Includes new custom mail survey of ELA members.
Company profiles for: GE, Siemens, Comdisco, Newcourt
LINC, Finova, DVI, Copelco,
others. The ONLY analysis available anywhere!
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Smoking Cessation Products & Services: A Market
Analysis
The Only Analysis of This Market
Available!
Report # FS27
$595, November 2000
130 pages
This Marketdata study is the ONLY business analysis available on
stop-smoking programs and products in the U.S. Emphasis has shifted from retail
devices/kits/hypnosis seminars to more medical approaches, and a "hard core"
group of smokers is left. The study covers: in-depth
smoker demographics by CDC, polls and other sources, social & regulatory
environment, $ value of the market and market segments from 1980s-2004 forecast,
success/quit rates, role of the Internet, MD and pharmacist counseling, separate
market analyses for: nicotine replacement therapies (nicotine gum, patches,
nasal sprays, inhalers mkts.), cessation drugs (Zyban, others), as well as detailed profiles of the major
commercial and non-profit programs (Smoker Stoppers, Smokenders, Addition Mgmt. Systems, Amer. Lung Assn., Amer.
Cancer Society, 7th Day Adventists, more).
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