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Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating Franchise

Home meal replacement

While working at her husband's doctor's office, registered nurse Seattle Sutton would often consult with patients about how to lose weight. When confronted with the idea of having to shop and cook healthier, many patients simply told Sutton, 'If you prepared the meals for me, I would stay on the diet.'

Inspired by those requests, Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating was founded in 1985. The company provides customers with 21 fully prepared meals per week (three meals a day) that follow the American Heart Association's guidelines and are low in fat, cholesterol and sodium. Meals are delivered to the customer twice a week, or the customer can pick up their meals at one of the company's distributor sites.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating Franchises?

Total Cost: $400,000 USD -$675,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $35,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: $10K

Contact Information for Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating

Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating
611 E. Stevenson Rd.
Ottawa, IL
61350

Toll Free: (888)442-3438
Fax Number: (815)434-4494

Franchise Homepage:

Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating In the Press

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Historical Expansion

In what year did Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating begin operations? 1985
When did Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating begin selling franchises? 1998

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2003 1 0 0 1
2002 2 0 0 1
2001 0 0 0 1
2000 0 0 0 1
1999 0 0 0 1

Future Expansion

Countries of Interest:

Franchise Financing Information

Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee No No
Initial Start-up Capital No No
Plant, Property, and Equipment No No
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Training & Support

Support
Internet referrals, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Ad slicks, Regional advertising support

Franchise Operation Restrictions

0% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees. (100% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:
  • General business experience
  • Sales & marketing experience
  • Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information

    Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
    What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
    Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
    Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
    Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
    Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
    Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes
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