Franchising Lethbridge Many well recognized, successful franchises are looking to expand to the Lethbridge market and need franchisees. This brochure will provide you with information on franchises, and the opportunities that are available to you. For further information on franchising opportunities or any of the franchises listed in this brochure, please contact Tony with Top Shelf Franchising. Contact information can be located on page 6.
2.0 Executive Summary FRANCHISE INFORMATION FRANCHISES OPPORTUNITIES: WHAT IS A FRANCHISE? A franchise is an agreement or license between two parties which gives a person or group (franchisee) the right to market a product or service within a certain territory or location using the trademark of another business (the franchisor). WHY START A FRANCHISE? Corporate image and brand awareness Established supply chain and customers Marketing Training Ongoing support High potential profitability WHY LETHBRIDGE? The city has excellent potential for growth and future development as its population continues to grow. In the year 2012 the city experienced a population growth of 1.36%, and growth is expected to continue far into the future. The city recently invested $45.7 million into commercial construction projects throughout the city. The city currently has a 6% residential vacancy rate. 2
4.0 Market Strategy FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES WAVES COFFEE HOUSE Waves is a popular Canadian coffee franchise, originating from Vancouver and strongly growing across Western Canada. The first Waves opened in Vancouver in 2005, and today the franchise has 30 locations across BC and Alberta with 6 new locations opening in Calgary this past year. www.wavescoffee.ca ANYTIME FITNESS Anytime fitness is a health and fitness club that was founded in 2002. The clubs are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Today the franchise has over 1800 clubs in 13 countries, with over 1700 in North America alone. The franchise is currently looking to expand and open more locations in Western Canada. www.anytimefitness.com CLANCY S MEAT COMPANY Clancy s opened its first store in Langley, British Columbia in 1997, and is currently one of the fastest growing franchises in the food industry. Clancy s sells fresh and frozen meat products, and ready-to-eat meals inspired by the west coast. The franchise currently has over a dozen locations throughout Canada and is looking to expand. www.clancysmeatco.com CEILI S IRISH PUB AND RESTAURANT Ceili s first opened its doors in 1999, and the franchise currently has 6 locations- 3 in Calgary and 3 in the greater Vancouver area. The pub is known for its wide selection of domestic, import and craft beers on tap and weekly live acoustic music. www.ceilis.com 3
4.0 Market Strategy FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES LASER SHEER Laser Sheer is a laser clinic based out of Edmonton that started off over 10 years ago and at that time offered minimal service options. Over the year s Laser Sheer has advanced their technology and expanded on their services, they now offer Botox, Fillers, Laser Tattoo Removal, Thermage Ultrashape, Laser Hair Removal, Microdermabrasion, Chemical peels, and many other cosmetic treatments. Laser Sheer is now one of the most well established laser clinics in Edmonton and is looking to franchise. www.lasersheer.ca HEALTH FARE RESTAURANT Health Fare Restaurant is a health food restaurant concept that is both eco-friendly and nutricious-concious. All calories and ingredients are listed on the menu. The franchise currently has 2 locations Calgary, with a 5th location opening in Burnaby next month. The franchise also offers a supplemented retail component which presents an opportunity for multiple revenue streams. www.healthfare.ca SHAMROCK BURGERS Shamrock Burgers was founded in 1970, and currently has two locations in Ontario but is looking to expand throughout Canada. The restaurants focus is on quality ingredients, fresh made to order meals and fast, friendly service. Their core menu consists of burgers, fries, and onion rings. Shamrock is looking for multi unit operators. www.shamrockburgers.com TACO DEL MAR Taco del Mar is a Mexican fast food franchise that was recently purchased by Subway, and is currently looking to expand throughout Canada. The franchisees will have full staff support of Subway corporate to facilitate their franchises. www.tacodelmar.com 4
4.0 Market Strategy FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES SELLER DIRECT Seller Direct is a fee for service real estate franchise that was founded in Calgary 21 years ago and is now looking to expand their franchise outside of Calgary. The franchise features low start up costs and expenses. www.sellerdirect.com PLANET BEACH Planet Beach is a New Orleans based tanning and universal spa franchise that has over 400 locations across Canada and the United States. Planet Beach is a unique spin on the traditional day spa. Customers pay a low monthly membership fee for unlimited, fully-automated, push-button spa and UV services in a private room without the need for an attendant. www.planetbeach.com POPBAR Popbar is a n Italian ice cream shop based out of New York City that is currently looking to expand into Western Canada. Popbar features gelato that is served on a stick, they also offer sorbetto pops, yogurt pops and beverages. Popbar prepares their products using only fresh fruit and Italian ingredients, and ensures all pops are natural and made fresh daily. www.pop-bar.com 5
4.0 Market Strategy CONTACT INFORMATION FRANCHISE INFORMATION: Please contact Tony Kereluke with Top Shelf Franchising: Tony Kereluke tony@topshelffranchising.com www.franchiseopportunitiescanada.co REAL ESTATE INFORMATION: Please contact Jeremy Roden with Avison Young: Jeremy Roden jeremy.roden@avisonyoung.com 403.330.3338 ext 202 Information provided by: franchiseopportunitiescanada.ca, wavescoffee.ca, anytimefitness.com, clancysmeatco.com, ceilis.com, lasersheer.com, healthyfare.com, shamrockburgers.com, tacodelmar.com, sellerdirect.com, planetbeach. com, pop-bar.com, and canadabusiness.ca. 6
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