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Sangster's Health Centres

Health and well being are part of today's lifestyle with an enormous demand for vitamins, minerals, sports nutrition, body care and aromatherapy. SANGSTER'S HEALTH CENTRES has over 30 years of market experience and aggressive growth both in Canada and internationally. SANGSTER'S has received many awards including the CFA's 2001 Marketing Award. SANGSTER'S complete franchise system includes: Exclusive Private Label Supplements, extensive training, on-going support, and national advertising.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1971

Franchising Since:

1978

CFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	50	86.2%
Company-Owned Units:	8	13.8%
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Total Operating Units:	58	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	0	0%	In 0 States
Canada:	58	100%	In 7 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	58	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Saskatchewan	14
2. Ontario	11
3. Alberta	8

Registered in Following Registration States:

Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$50K
Cash Investment:	$30-50K
Total Investment:	$120K-180K
Average Total Investment:	$150K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees:

2 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

600-1,000

Preferred Sites:

Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	13
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct

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:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable

Training:
1. Saskatoon, SK	2 Weeks
2. Franchisee Location	Minimum of 1 Week

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	4
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	3
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:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	2-5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	Yes, Europe, Asia

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

CFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: