Business Description

The largest full-line pharmacy franchise for independent store owners.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1981

Franchising Since:  1983

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	275	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	275	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 275 100% In 34 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 275 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Illinois	83
2. Louisiana	59
3. Missouri	64

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$
Cash Investment:	$5-15K
Total Investment:	$150-300K
Average Total Investment:	$225K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$50K
Average Franchise Fee:	$50K
On-Going Royalty:	0%
Average Royalty:	0%
Advertising Fee:	$150/Mo.

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 500

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	5
Formal Education:	5
Psychological Profile:	1
Personal Interview(s):	3
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
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:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	5
Site Selection Assistance?	No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	N/A
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:	At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	At Additional Cost
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. On-Site	1-3 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 100 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Health Mart.