Nature's Table Cafe
At a Glance
Products & Services: Wraps, sandwiches, salads, soups, smoothies, frozen treats
Number of Locations: 71
Total Investment: $56.2K - 372.1K
Founded: 1977
Began Franchising: 1987
About Nature's Table Cafe
Dick and Barb Larsen opened the first Nature's Table Cafe in Orlando, Florida, in 1977. In 1987, they began franchising, focusing on opening locations in malls and office buildings. The Nature's Table Cafe menu features wraps, paninis, sandwiches, salads, rice bowls, soups, breakfast items and smoothies.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $56,200 - $372,100
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $350,000
Liquid Cash Available: $200,000
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..| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Training store in Maitland, FL : 3 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Lease Negotiation
Franchise Ranking History
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