Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED) today announced the grand opening of a 50,000 square foot Texas Distribution Center located in Coppell, Tx., just outside of Dallas. The facility will support West Coast shipping for Medifast Direct; Take Shape For Life, Medifast's personal coaching division; and Medifast Weight Control Centers.
The facility includes 5,100 square feet of office and conference space, with both distribution and contact center capabilities. Medifast's Texas Distribution Center is expected to reduce transit times considerably for West Coast customers.
"This is a big day for Medifast, as we're constantly looking for ways to improve our customer service to those relying on our program to regain their health," said Michael S. McDevitt, Chief Executive Officer, Medifast, Inc. "Medifast has distributed its products and programs from our home base in Maryland for over 30 years, and our new Texas Distribution Center will not only improve our efficiencies and customer service to our valued customers, but will provide the infrastructure needed to support our continued growth in the years to come."
Medifast, a premier weight-loss program, has been recommended by over 20,000 doctors since 1980. Customers can expect to lose up to two to five pounds per week on the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan, which consists of eating five Medifast Meals and one Lean & Green Meal per day. Medifast offers over 70 different menu options, as well as online support through the MyMedifast weight-loss community.
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