Liquid Nutrition Group Inc. (LNGI) (TSXV: LQD and LQD.WT) is a rapidly growing, hybrid retailer of functional beverages, fresh pressed fruit juices, vitamins and supplements. Liquid Nutrition is committed to building a global brand in the health and wellness industry by bringing its healthy and delicious product offering to communities around the world. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Liquid Nutrition Franchising Corporation, LNGI has signed franchise agreements for over 80 stores across Canada, as well as license agreement in the Caribbean and the Middle East. Please join Liquid Nutrition on Facebook and follow on Twitter @liquidnutrition.
Liquid Nutrition was created to capitalize on society’s increasing focus with healthy living. Our ultimate goal is to become the leading international chain of functional beverage, fresh press juices and natural health.
Investment Highlights
- Franchisee same store sales 21% ahead of previous year (as of 12/31/2012)
- Over 80 Franchises sold in the first 12 months
- Six new store openings in 2012
- North American market represents an opportunity/ potential for 350 stores or more in the next five years
- Strong international interest with agreements already signed in Middle East and Bahamas
- Celebrity partners including Steve Nash, Matt Ryan, Vincent Lecavalier, Russell Martin, Torah Bright, Suzann Pettersen, Trish Stratus & Arlene Dickinson
Growth Strategy
- Aggressive USA market penetration
- USA Sales target: 70 units 2013 - USA National Sales Team built under the direction of franchise industry veteran Kris Simonich
- Market Development Units to open in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago in 2013
- Additional sources of revenue in addition to franchise income, such as proprietary brands, online sales and new products
Recent Developments
- Liquid Nutrition trademark applications being filed in 135 countries throughout the world
- Appointed Dean Spokes to role of VP Operations and Nelson Cabral as VP Merchandising
- Completed $1.3M Convertible Debenture
- Appointed David Bellisario to Chief Operating Officer
- Signed Trish Stratus celebrity spokesperson and equity partner
- Announced partnership with Arlene Dickinson to develop Calgary market
Liquid Nutrition - Building a Billion Dollar Brand
- Over the next five years, the goal is to build Liquid Nutrition into a globally recognized brand name that defines health and nutrition
- Liquid Nutrition has developed a hybrid health and nutrition franchise concept, combining a health food bar and a natural supplement retailer
- Athlete Endorsements - the TEAM LIQUID includes:
- Steve Nash, LA Lakers (NBA)
- Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons (NFL)
- Suzann Pettersen (LPGA)
- Russell Martin, Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB)
- Vincent Lecavalier, Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL)
- Torah Bright, Olympic Gold Medalist
- Elaine Hastings, RD, LD/N, CSSD, Nutritionist
- Trish Stratus, 7x WWE World Champion, Yoga Master
