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Sangster's Health Centres
2218 Hanselman Ave.
Saskatoon, SK, S7L 6A4 Canada


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Business Description

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

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

44

91.7%
Company-Owned Units:48.3%
 
Total Operating Units:
48
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:00%In 0 States
Canada:48100%In 7 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
48
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Saskatchewan14
2. Ontario11
3. Alberta8

Registered in Following Registration States: Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $50K
Cash Investment:$30-50K
Total Investment:$50-165K
Average Total Investment:$108K
 
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?: No

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
 
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
 
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, SK2 Weeks
2. Franchisee LocationMinimum of 1 Week
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 8

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, Europe, Asia
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