Press Releases
Every day, more lives are transformed all over the world – one healthy habit at a time. Read the latest about how Medifast and the OPTAVIA® movement is impacting people’s lives.
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- Dec 20, 2012Campaign shows people having conversations with themselves, before and after losing weight with the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan®
- Dec 12, 2012
- Nov 13, 2012
- Nov 5, 2012Third Quarter Net Revenue Increased 20% to $91.0 Million and Earnings per Diluted Share of $0.52 Exceeds Company Guidance
- Sep 26, 2012Brian Kagen promoted to Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Dominick Vietri named Executive Vice President of Medifast Weight Control Centers and Brian Lloyd named Executive Vice President of Strategy & Business Development
- Aug 31, 2012Notre Dame football postgame show host goes on Medifast Program
- Jul 26, 2012Second Quarter Revenue Increased 20% to $93.6 Million
- Jul 23, 2012Medifast adds Cereal Crunches, Cheese Puffs, and a new Ready-to-Drink Shake to Medifast to go!™
- May 23, 2012Jacksonville, Miami, and Southern Virginia Centers add to nationwide expansion
- May 8, 2012First Quarter Revenue Increased 20% to $88.9 Million
- Mar 13, 2012Company Introduces First Quarter 2012 Net Revenue Outlook of $86.5 to $88.5 million and EPS of $0.36 to $0.38
- Feb 2, 2012Executive Chairman of the Board Michael C. MacDonald to Become CEO
- Jan 30, 2012Medifast is the Proven, Healthy Weight-Loss Solution for Real People
- Nov 3, 2011Medifast Weight Control Center Third Quarter Comparable Store Sales Increase 13%
- Aug 4, 2011The Board of Directors Increased Share Repurchase Authorization to One Million Shares
- Aug 1, 2011Adds Spiced Pancakes to line of breakfast options
- May 23, 2011Company Board of Directors Authorizes 500,000 Share Repurchase Plan
- May 9, 2011The Company Reports 46th Consecutive Quarter of Profitability
- Mar 31, 2011Fourth Quarter Revenue Increases 33% to $63 Million, Compared to $47.3 Million Last Year
- Nov 4, 2010Third Quarter Revenue Increases 46% to $67.3 Million, Compared to $46.1 Million Last Year
- Aug 5, 2010Growth Driven by Strong Revenue Increases in Each of the Company's Primary Distribution Channels Second Quarter Revenue Increases 60% to $66.7 Million, Compared to $41.7 Million Last Year Achieves Second Quarter Net Income of $5.6 Million or $0.38 Per Diluted Share
- Jul 15, 2010'Nutrition Journal' published study showing Medifast's effectiveness compared to food-based diets
- Jul 12, 2010Six New Options Expand Variety and Versatility of the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan
- Jul 6, 201050,000 square foot facility improves shipping times and customer service to the west coast
- Jun 15, 2010Annapolis and Gaithersburg Centers Join Current Bel Air and Pikesville Locations
- May 5, 2010Company Reports 42nd Consecutive Quarter of Profitable Growth Driven by Record Increases in Each Primary Distribution Channel Record First Quarter Revenue Increase of 75% to $60.6 million, compared to $34.6 million Achieves Record First Quarter Net Income of $4.9 Million or $0.33 Per Diluted Share
- Feb 18, 2010Medifast, Inc. and Executive Chairman of the Board of Medifast, Inc., Col. Bradley T. MacDonald (Ret.), file suit to combat defamatory statements perpetuated by websites and blog postings of Barry Minkow and others
- Feb 8, 2010New dessert option adds to convenience and portability of the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan
- Jul 21, 2009New supplement from Medifast keeps digestive system in optimal balance
- Jul 21, 2009New meals add to convenience and portability of the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan
- Apr 16, 2009Breakthrough Weight-Loss Plan Adapts to Dieter's Lifestyle
- Mar 25, 2009Breakthrough Weight-Loss Plan Adapts to Dieter's Lifestyle
- Nov 18, 2008Panel of medical experts to continually review effectiveness, safety, and nutritional benefits of Medifast Program
- Nov 5, 2008New bars are completely interchangeable in the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan
- Sep 15, 2008Grand Prize Winner Receives Trip for Two on Medifast Cruise 2009
- Feb 18, 2008Local franchisee to open four Medifast Weight Control Centers in Baltimore market
- Feb 11, 2008'The Diabetes Educator' published study showing Medifast's effectiveness in patients with type 2 diabetes
- Jan 31, 2008Company showing support for fight against heart disease, the nations #1 killer of women
- Jan 14, 2008Medifast also launches Super Omega-3™ dietary supplement
- Jan 3, 2008Medifast offer includes special deal and free unique support channels
- Dec 26, 2007Marketing campaign to feature new commercials, print ads and a new website
- Dec 26, 2007Dr. Lisa M. Davis co-authors 'Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Health' to be released January 1, 2008
- Dec 26, 2007
- Nov 8, 2007Positive Trending Reported across all Distribution Channels
- Oct 29, 2007Medifast working with top companies to improve employee health and lower health insurance costs
- Oct 15, 2007Study of Medifast's effectiveness for weight control in patients with type 2 diabetes has been accepted for publication
- Oct 4, 2007New Advertising Campaign Launched in September Proving Successful
- Oct 4, 2007Medifast to provide its customers access to Microsoft's consumer health platform
- Sep 20, 2007Center will offer on-site clinical weight-loss solution
- Sep 10, 2007Carrie and Charlotte Hoesing of Lacey, Washington Win Grand Prize Spa Vacation
- Aug 9, 2007
- Jul 23, 2007Marketing campaign also includes print advertising, web advertising and interactive web pages chronicling each star's weight-loss journey