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Nature's Table

NATURE'S TABLE is an expanding Florida-based chain with 20 years of experience. Our menu features healthy food such as vegetarian chili, homemade soups, harvest salads, frozen yogurt, smoothies and a variety of sandwiches.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1977

Franchising Since:

1985

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	73	96.1%
Company-Owned Units:	3	3.9%
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Total Operating Units:	76	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	76	100%	In 1 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	76	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Florida	59

Registered in Following Registration States:

Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Virginia, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$100-175K
Total Investment:	$100-175K
Average Total Investment:	$138K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees:

2 Full-time, 2-4 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

500-750

Preferred Sites:

Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Office Buildings

Encourage Conversions?

Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	7
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Orlando, FL	2 Weeks
2. On-Site

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	5
Personal Interview(s):	4

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, Southeast United States
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: