Sangster's Health Centres vs I.M. DRIPBaR Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Sangster's Health Centres vs I.M. DRIPBaR including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Sangster's Health Centres Franchise
I.M. DRIPBaR Franchise
Investment $125,000 - $160,000$116,300 - $517,700
Franchise Fee $25,000$55,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19712019
Year Franchised 19782019
Term Of Agreement 2-5 years-
Term Of Agreement 2-5 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Sangster's Health Centres Franchise
I.M. DRIPBaR Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Sangster's Health Centres Franchise
    I.M. DRIPBaR Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory Yes/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Sangster's Health Centres Franchise
    I.M. DRIPBaR Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (98% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Sangster's Health Centres Franchise
    I.M. DRIPBaR Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Sangster's Health Centres

    Since 1971, Sangster's Health Centres have offered customers a line of over 250 health products. The Saskatoon, Saskatchewan-based chain sells vitamins, minerals, herbs, organic foods, sports nutrition and weight loss products to customers throughout Canada.

    About I.M. DRIPBaR

    DRIPBaR clients have chosen to use IV vitamin support to help them with conditions ranging from the common cold, to headaches, fibromyalgia or any other conditions.. Still other clients have made the safe administration of regular intravenous infusions of high-dose vitamins part of their health maintenance routine. Whether for addressing acute issues, lifestyle support, or prevention, the DRIPBaR team is ready to provide you with a safe and friendly experience.

    The total investment necessary to begin operations of a DRIPBaR franchise is $116,300 to $272,700. This includes $50,000 to $55,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
    The total estimated initial investment necessary to enter into a Multi-Unit Development Agreement for the development of 2-10 DRIPBaR locations ranges from $161,300 to $517,700, including $$95,000 to $300,000 that must be paid to the franchisor and/or its affiliate.