Business Description

NATURE'S TABLE is an expanding Florida-based chain with 20 years of experience. Our menu features healthy food such as vegetarian chili, homemade soups, harvest salads, frozen yogurt, smoothies and a variety of sandwiches.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1977

Franchising Since:  1985

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	42	87.5%
Company-Owned Units:	6	12.5%
Total Operating Units:	48	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 48 100% In 1 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 48 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Florida	34

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Virginia, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$100-175K
Total Investment:	$100-175K
Average Total Investment:	$138K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 2-4 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 500-750

Preferred Sites: Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	5
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	7
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Orlando, FL	2 Weeks
2. On-Site
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12 U.S.: Yes, Southeast United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Nature's Table.