Nutrition Zone Opens New Stores in North Dakota and Kansas

Posted on May 03, 2010 by Suzanne Musial

The Nation's Foremost Franchised Retail Sports Nutrition Supplement Chain Grows to 24 Store Locations

Laguna Niguel, CA. - Joe Eckstrom, Chairman and CEO of Nutrition Zone Enterprises, Inc. announced the grand opening of 2 new stores in Bismarck, North Dakota and Manhattan, Kansas. The new franchises were awarded to Ryan Burwick, Bismarck, North Dakota and Jason Kapke, Manhattan, Kansas. The Southern California-based franchising company continues its fast-paced expansion with 24 retail stores open in 6 states.

"We were rather unsure as to what to expect upon launching our 2 new stores in Bismarck, North Dakota and Manhattan, Kansas. We had done our homework concerning the market demographics in each city, but still, we held our breath. You can analyze the market and demographics but until you open the doors you just don't know the competition's market share and how the people are going to react to your retail concept and brand. We didn't have to wait long. In a few hours after opening, the customers poured in and were definitely in a buying mood," said Eckstrom.

NUTRITIONZONE stores have now posted over 60 consecutive months of same-store sales growth. Continued increases in store sales validate consumer loyalty and resistance to a weak economy.

"Health and nutrition don't seem to go out of style," said Carl Kosnar, Managing Partner of The Kosnar Group, franchise development consultants for NUTRITIONZONE Enterprises, Inc. "During difficult economic times, consumers typically continue to spend some amount of money on those goods and services that make them feel better. So, if food stimulates their comfort, then they continue to eat their favorite foods. For those who turn to exercise and better nutrition to feel better, they seem to spend a portion of their disposable income for gym memberships, athletic equipment purchases, and nutritional supplements," Kosnar added.

About Nutrition Zone Enterprises, Inc.

Nutrition Zone is a sports nutrition and supplement franchise chain that employs a "next generation" system combining proprietary products, wholesale pricing and individualized service. Each Nutrition Zone store offers products from the company's three proprietary brands, together with third-party products, in an efficient store format that averages 1,000 square feet.

Potential NUTRITIONZONE franchisees are required to pay a $25,000 franchise fee which is included in the $132,450 to $173,430 range of capital needed to get started. Location options range from retail strip shopping centers to freestanding commercial buildings. Absolutely no previous retailing or business experience is necessary to qualify for a NUTRITIONZONE franchise.