Rank no.266 – Nrgize Lifestyle Cafe – US

Products & Services: Smoothies, meal-replacement shakes, protein bars

Number of Locations: 101

Total Investment: $98.65K – 341.04K

Founded: 2006

Began Franchising: 2006

About Nrgize Lifestyle Cafe

Nrgize Lifestyle Cafes are located primarily in or near health clubs. The menu offers fruit smoothies, meal replacement shakes, juices, coffee, tea and breakfast items. Nrgize is part of Kahala, which franchises a number of other quick-service brands, including Cold Stone Creamery, Surf City Squeeze, TacoTime and Blimpie Subs & Salads.

Franchise Units

YEAR	U.S.	CANADIAN	INTERNATIONAL	COMPANY OWNED
2013	99	0	0	2
2012	99	0	0	4
2011	99	0	0	4
2010	105	0	0	6
2009	71	0	0	0

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $98,650 – $341,050
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, Lease Negotiation

Marketing Support: Ad slicks, Regional advertising,

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #266 (2013), #205 (2012), #248 (2011), #255 (2009),

Fastest-Growing: #100 (2011), #92 (2009),

Top New: #13 (2011), #14 (2009),

America’s Top Global: #161 (2012), #193 (2011), #195 (2009),

NrGize Lifestyle Cafe was created to provide the health-conscious consumer with healthy smoothies, meal replacement shakes and custom protein shakes that complement their active lifestyle. Our full menu is designed to keep calories, carbohydrates, fats and sugars low, while keeping flavors high. No matter what your goal is, NrGize has a healthy smoothie that can support your healthy lifestyle. Low-Calorie. Low-Carb. Low-Fat. Low-Sugar. Great Taste.