Sangster's Health Centres

2218 Hanselman Ave.
Saskatoon, SK S7L 6A4
Canada
  • (306) 653-4481 x 26
  • (306) 653-4688 (Fax)
  • Ms. Wanda Wilson, Business Development Manager

Health and well being are part of today's lifestyle with an enormous demand for vitamins, minerals, sports nutrition, body care and aromatherapy. SANGSTER'S HEALTH CENTRES has over 30 years of market experience and aggressive growth both in Canada and internationally. SANGSTER'S has received many awards including the CFA's 2001 Marketing Award. SANGSTER'S complete franchise system includes: Exclusive Private Label Supplements, extensive training, on-going support, and national advertising.

Franchisor Background

Year Established: 1971

Franchising Since: 1978

Operating Units

Franchised Units 50 86.2%
Company-Owned Units 8 13.8%
Total Operating Units 58 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 0 0.0% In 0 States
Canada 58 100.0% In 7 Provinces
International 0 0.0% In 0 Foreign Countries
Total 58 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
Saskatchewan 14
Ontario 11
Alberta 8

Registered in the following Registration States

Alberta

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member No
CFA Member Yes
Franchisee Association? Yes, is a member
Size of Corporate Staff 13
Site Selection
Assistance
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance Yes
Financial Assistance Yes, Direct

Marketing Support

Co-Op Advertising No
National Advertising No
Regional Advertising No
Local Advertising No

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing N/A
Central Purchasing Included
Field Operation Evaluation Included
Field Training Included
Initial Store Opening Included
Inventory Control Included
Franchisee Newsletter Included
Regional or National Meetings Included
800 Telephone Hotline N/A

Training

Franchisee Location Minimum of 1 Week
Saskatoon, SK 2 Weeks
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Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth $50K
Cash Investment $30-50K
Total Investment $120K-180K
Average Total Investment $150K

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $25K
Average Franchise Fee $25K
On-Going Royalty 5%
Average Royalty 5%
Advertising Fee 2%

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees 2
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 1
Space Needs (in square feet) 600-1,000
Preferred Site Types Strip Center, Regional Mall
Encourages Conversions Yes
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 3
General Business Experience 3
Specific Industry Experience 4
Formal Education 2
Psychological Profile 3
Personal Interviews 4
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 5
Term of Renewal Period 2-5
Passive Ownership? Not Allowed
Area Development
Agreements?
No
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 8
USA Yes, All United States
Canada Yes, All Canada
Overseas Yes, Europe, Asia
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