Why Franchise with Richard’s?
Advantages of Owning a
Richard’s
Foodporium™ Franchise
Exclusive Niche
Richard’s Foodporium™ offers the ONLY franchise opportunity in the thriving $112 billion natural & specialty foods industry in the country. You’ll enjoy security, independence & limitless potential running your own business in a recession-resistant industry. Richard’s Foodporium™ offers a truly unique combination of differentiating factors through its décor package, product mix, private label products, efficient footprint, marketing, brand image, neighborhood locations, operational systems and highly skilled Management Team.
Minimized Risk
With 30 years of experience, we bring proven systems, training and guidance that can help you avoid costly mistakes. Our franchise operation is structured to help minimize the many risks that may be involved with individual business ownership. As a franchise owner, you will reap the benefits of a support system in a cooperative organization and maintain the independence of running your own store.
Training
A 10-day comprehensive training program covers aspects of operations, management, product knowledge and several other key factors necessary for the operation of a Richard’s Foodporium™. Even if you have no prior industry or retail experience, you will gain profiency in all facets of your business. The program is structured to incorporate classroom modules with hands-on, in-store training. Additional tools include detailed operations and product training manuals covering proven best practices. Ongoing assistance from experienced industry veterans allows the opportunity for mentoring and guidance that you would not have if trying to establish a new business on your own.
Support
Our team of professionals is one of the main reasons we’re so well prepared to expand our horizons and open our concept to franchising. No strangers to innovation and creativity, operational processes, consistent improvement, as well as research and development, our staff is there for you at every stage as you open and operate your very own Richard’s Foodporium™ location.
Economies of Scale
Through decades of building supplier relationships, experience in negotiations, and our own affiliate distribution center, Richard’s Foodporium™ is able to bring you the benefit of better buying power on top selling items. You can be more competitive because savings are passed directly on to you.
Marketing
Richard’s Foodporium™ has a strong brand presence supported by coordinated, professional marketing programs that are designed to encourage word of mouth, customer loyalty and foster positive community relations. The marketing program includes local and regional advertising, demographic targeting techniques, in-store signage, promotions, gift cards, a customer loyalty and “rewards” programs, outbound direct mail, internet advertising and more.
Site Selection, Store Design and Merchandising
Your Richard’s Foodporium™ team lends assistance at every level, from site selection, lease negotiations, planning and store design, clear specifications and build-out, and all aspects of the pre-opening phase. You will be guided on merchandising your store(s) through a proven core set of product inventory using state-of-the-art Plan-o-Gram software. These valuable benefits optimize the visual appeal and ease of shopping experience for your customers.
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