Franchise Retail Store Concept
as seen in Entrepreneur Magazine Jan. 2003 - Pg 246

Company History

In the Spring of 2000 with little more than a website and the use of target marketing – the we set out to sell their product line of hand made soaps, Body Lotions, Body Wash and Spa Crystals. Their first client was a Bed and Breakfast in St. Augustine Florida. Since then, Nature's Soap Dish has steadily grown with well over 500 wholesale-approved companies throughout the United States, Canada, Asia, Africa and Europe. Nature's Soap Dish has positioned itself to become the product of choice for the consumer retail markets.

Now you can own your own a Nature's Soap Dish franchise retail location, selling high quality handcrafted bath, body and spa products covering a full line of glycerin soaps, lotions, Body Wash, Spa Crystals, shampoos, conditioners, foot and baby products.

Company Mission Statement
To be the worlds leading manufacturer and franchise retailer of the highest quality specialty bath, body and spa products that help people feel good and relax at the most reasonable price, while maintaining a concern for the environment.

The mission of Nature's Soap Dish is to maintain the highest quality Earth friendly pure and natural products at the most reasonable price. Initially operating in Florida, Nature's Soap Dish is rapidly expanding to sell its products worldwide via the Internet and in retail outlets. Bath specialty, aromatherapy, spa therapy and holistic products are one of the fastest growing segments of products in the market - by the year 2002, the value of this market is estimated to be at approximately $30 billion.

Our emphasis is to provide a complete specialized product line based on detailed knowledge of current trends, competition outlook and customer interests. We believe that by offering a wider channel of distribution, nationally and internationally, whereby the buyer can “experience” our product first hand, the realization that we offer a high-end quality product at a very competitive and reasonable price will be obtained. Name recognition is found across the country as our products are being introduced in gift baskets, gift shops, and bed and breakfasts across the United States. Additional name recognition will obtained through our flagship store and franchised retail stores throughout the world. By capitalizing on our current success, we will be able to focus our energies and expertise on growing Nature's Soap Dish into the best Bath and Body and spa pamper products line in the world. If you love Bath and Body Works or The Body Shop you will love owning a Nature's Soap Dish retail store franchise location.

Nature's Soap Dish Store

Location: The ideal Nature's Soap Dish location should be in a high-traffic well-established retail area. The storefront plus the exceptional fragrances floating from the store, begin the Nature's Soap Dish experience before the customer enters the store.

Design: Once your perfect location is selected; we will help you create the Nature's Soap Dish signature environment. Our unique method of product display allows the customer to feel that our products were made just for them - presented in a friendly, bright and holistically appealing environment..

Product: Because Nature's Soap Dish develops and manufactures its own products, we are able to create a distinct image and have total absolute total control over the quality. This allows us to produce products that are reflective of the cutting edge emerging trends of the market.

Steps to Ownership of a Nature's Soap Dish Franchise:

A. Take notice of our exceptional products and marketing program

B. Contact the Nature's Soap Dish Headquarters at 615-309-8008 or visit us on the web at www.naturessoapdish.com for the Nature's Soap Dish Franchise Qualification Kit.

C. Complete and Return the Franchise Application and Personal Financial Statement for each person who you intend to make a part of your franchise.

D. Once your financial qualifications are established, we will send you a Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC). This legal document details information regarding Nature's Soap Dish, Inc., it’s officers, investment and the obligations of being a Nature's Soap Dish franchisee.

E. Meet with us at our manufacturing facility, where we will begin to build the foundation for a business relationship and to discuss all the matters necessary to make a sound business decision.

F. Once you have been accepted as a qualified participant and your franchise fee is received, you will be well on your way to fulfilling your dream of becoming your own boss.

The Nature's Soap Dish Support System: In addition to location selection and construction assistance, your turnkey operation will include full support and training in all aspects of store management and product sales. The people that make up our support team are the very people who created Nature's Soap Dish, Inc.

Training – Comprehensive on-site training and quarterly reviews as well as direct communications and assistance via e-mail.

Research and Development – Corporate owned manufacturing facility and regular product introduction.

Marketing & Advertising – Assistance with local and national advertising campaigns as well as in-store and web-site promotions.

Nature's Soap Dish Investment:

Initial Franchise Fee = $ 25,000. Initial investment does not include inventory, fixtures, rent, build-out, signage, local taxes, payroll, and other incidentals required to open a business in your area (minimum total investment $70,000 for this turn-key operation).

Nature's Soap Dish, Inc. does require a minimum time commitment on our franchise units. Franchises will be considered “protected territory” by zip-code boundaries with optional county boundaries for additional geographical development fees as represented in the Nature's Soap Dish UFOC.

E-mail us at: franchise@naturessoapdish.com for more information. Please include your name, telephone number, address and the best time to call.