Medifast, Inc Email Format
Wellness and Fitness ServicesMaryland, United States1001-5000 Employees
Medifast, Inc. operates in the wellness and fitness services sector and offers a science-backed, coach-guided lifestyle system designed to address metabolic dysfunction. The program blends personalized plans, a line of products, and a behavioral framework, delivered through a network of independent coaches. It references Metabolic Synchronization, a targeted reset of the body's metabolism intended to increase fat burning and improve body composition by reducing visceral fat while preserving lean mass and protecting muscle. With more than four decades of clinical heritage, the company pursues lifelong transformation and ongoing metabolic health improvements. Medifast is based in Baltimore, Maryland, and employs several thousand people. In 2026 the company underwent leadership changes, naming Nicholas Johnson as chief executive officer and signaling a shift in governance, with the former CEO Dan Chard becoming chairman; it also announced a cooperation agreement with Steamboat Capital Partners.