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Nature's Table Cafe

Wraps, sandwiches, salads, soups, smoothies, frozen treats

Background

Founded: 1977 Franchising since: 1987
300 S. Orange Ave., #1260
Orlando, Florida 32801
Phone:
(407)481-2544


Franchisor is a privately-held company with 10 employee(s)

Franchise Growth
Year U.S. Franchises Canadian Franchises Foreign Franchises Company Owned
2008 64 0 0 5
2007 70 0 0 1
2006 65 0 0 2
2005 60 0 0 4

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, United states, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Outside the U.S.: Central america

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Determined by area demographics

Costs and Fees

Total investment: $53.2K-316.1K
Franchise fee: $35K
Ongoing royalty fee: 5%
Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable


Type of Financing Available
In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee No No
Startup Costs No No
Equipment No No
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $150K

Operations
  • 6% of all franchisees own more than one unit
  • Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 6
  • Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

Training and Support

Training
  • Training store in Maitland, FL : 3 weeks

Ongoing Support
  • Newsletter
  • Grand opening
  • Security/safety procedures
  • Field operations/evaluations

Rankings

Franchise 500® rank:
#323 (2008);