#205
At a Glance
Products & Services: Smoothies, meal-replacement shakes, protein bars
Number of Locations: 111
Total Investment: $113.4K - 339.8K
Founded: 2006
Began Franchising: 2006
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2010 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $113,400 - $339,800
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: $250,000
Liquid Cash Available: $20,000
Operations
10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 5 days. At franchisee's location: 3-5 days. At certified training location : 3 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, Regional advertising,