Sangster's Health Centres

Founded: 1971 Franchising since: 1978
Since 1971, Sangster's Health Centres have offered customers a line of over 250 health products. The Saskatoon, Saskatchewan-based chain sells vitamins, minerals, herbs, organic foods, sports nutrition and weight loss products to customers throughout Canada.

2218 Hanselman Ave. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7L 6A4

Phone: (306)653-4481

Franchisor has 14 employee(s); 14 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2007	0	49	1	8
2006	0	48	1	5
2005	0	45	0	6

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. United states

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies

Total investment: $120K-180K Franchise fee: $25K

Ongoing royalty fee: 5% Term of agreement: 5 years, renewable

Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	Yes	No
Inventory	Yes	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $75K
Cash liquidity requirement: $30K
Business Experience:

• General business experience
• Marketing skills

Operations

• 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit
• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2
• Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (98% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training

• Available at headquarters: 2 weeks
• At franchisee's location: 1 week

Ongoing Support

• Newsletter
• Meetings
• Grand opening
• Internet
• Field operations/evaluations
• Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing Support

• Co-op advertising
• Ad slicks
• National media
• Regional advertising