Why I Bought a Lindora Franchise: Jeff Wagner of Chicago

Jeff Wagner, a seasoned tech leader, has recently embarked on a new venture by becoming a franchisee with Lindora, a leading weight-loss clinic franchise, in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. Although he came from the corporate world, Wagner was no stranger to the art of entrepreneurship — he founded a SaaS company and led multiple start-ups. This expertise in building scalable business models made franchising a natural next step.

“Franchising with Lindora was a perfect blend of the support of an established brand with the innovative growth potential of a start-up,” Wagner said. “And the idea of helping people with their health and well-being really resonated with what I wanted to do personally and professionally in the next phase of my career.”

Wagner spent two years exploring various franchise opportunities, but Lindora stood out for several reasons. “Lindora had a long-term reputation for high-quality, medically supervised weight loss programs,” Wagner said. “They help people live happier, healthier, and longer lives. It’s not just about losing weight — it’s about a better life overall.”

Founded in 1971 in Southern California, Lindora has been a pioneer in the field of medically guided weight management programs and wellness solutions. Over the past five decades, Lindora has expanded to include 31 locations offering a comprehensive range of services, such as weight management programs, IV hydration, hormone replacement therapy (TRT), and the latest weight loss medications like GLP-1.

“Lindora continues to innovate, with new hormone replacement therapy, new laser sculpting medical equipment, and IV hydration,” said Wagner. “They are always innovating on the wellness aspect, which creates a lot of revenue opportunities for owners.”

In 2024, Lindora was acquired by Xponential Fitness, a leading global franchisor of health and wellness brands with over 3,000 studios worldwide. Following the acquisition, Lindora officially launched its franchise opportunity and has already fueled expansion efforts with multi-unit licenses awarded in key markets across the nation including Dallas, Texas; Boise, Idaho; Rochester and Buffalo, New York; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Raleigh, North Carolina; Miami, Florida; Denver, Colorado; and Portland, Oregon. 

"The support from Lindora and the Xponential team has been amazing,” said Wagner. “Their training programs are top-notch, and there is constant communication with the teams. This is a learning experience for me as well, and they are providing all the tools and guidance to get the franchise up and running.”

And being part of this growing brand at an early stage offers significant advantages, including prime territory selection and the ability to shape the brand’s future. As one of the first Lindora franchisees outside of California, for example, Wagner is thrilled to be bringing this comprehensive wellness solution to Illinois, starting with three locations in Wheaton and Naperville.

“I want to help clients reach their goals and adopt a new program for a healthier lifestyle,” Wagner said. “When they think of a healthier life, they will think of Lindora. Throughout my career, I’ve always used tech to help people in one way or another. I love that I get to do the same thing with Lindora. It really feels full circle.”

For entrepreneurs like Wagner driven by making a positive impact on people’s lives through holistic health, the Lindora franchise offers an exciting opportunity in the $5.61 trillion health and wellness market. 

“We’re super excited about Lindora’s potential,” said Lou DeFrancisco, president of Lindora Franchise. “The demand for holistic health services is growing rapidly, and Lindora is uniquely positioned to meet this demand with its evidence-based programs and innovative weight loss medications. Now is the perfect time to invest in a Lindora franchise and join a mission-driven company dedicated to empowering people to live healthier lives.”

The total investment for a Lindora clinic ranges between $272,350 to $491,750. For more information on franchising with Lindora, visit: https://www.xponential.com/lindora-franchising.