Leading National Foodservice And Snack Manufacturer Seeks Additional Chicago Franchise Owners

May 18, 2011 - PRLog -- CHICAGO -- Happy & Healthy Products, nationally known for its all natural Fruitfull® frozen fruit bars, has selected Chicago for its next expansion and is currently looking for passionate individuals, couples and/or families to become franchise owners.

Ranked as one of the “Top Low Cost Franchises under $50,000” by Entrepreneur Magazine in the upcoming 2011 Summer Startups Guide and the 40th “Top Franchise- Mid-size Class” by Franchise Business Review in 2010, Happy & Healthy (H&H) currently distributes its Fruitfull product line in 25 states as well as the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Canada.

“Currently, we have three franchises in Chicago, two of which are among the highest selling in our company,” states Linda Kamm, president. “With much of the City still wide open with potential – and unduplicated – customers, we are seeking entrepreneurs looking for a solid business opportunity to join our successful team through the acquisition of up to five franchises in the Chicago market.

“Our franchises are ideal for individuals and couples who want to own a fun and flexible business, sell a great product that makes everyone happy and incur little overhead costs during the whole process. Working either full or part time, most of our franchise owners have been with us for many years… some since our start in 1991.”

Each franchise owner obtains – at a minimum with the “Standard Wholesale & Retail” franchise level – 10 to 15 guaranteed accounts to start their business, 10 custom freezers, 80 cases of product, promotional material and a one-week training session on the company’s products and sales process. The number of guaranteed accounts and custom freezer allocation increases at higher franchise levels.

While H&H does market select 4-pack varieties directly to Publix stores around the country, franchise owners have thrived by using H&H’s approved/preferred vendor status to obtain accounts with Whole Foods, hospital and corporate cafeterias, schools and universities, concession stands and amusement parks as well as independent convenience stores, gas stations, and health clubs among others.

Each owner will have the opportunity to market H&H’s full line of products, which includes:

•   Fruitfull Frozen Fruit Bars – Awarded as the Best Snack of the Americas 2010-2011, Fruitfull is a 100% all natural product containing whole pieces of fruit in each bar. A delicious treat for kids and adults alike, the bars are available in 24 flavors ranging from Coconut Cream to Strawberry to Mamey-Sapote-Lucuma. Fruitfull bars are included in Weight Watchers Complete Food Guide.

•   Happy Indulgence® Decadent DipsTM – Also 100% natural, these frozen fruit bars are hand dipped into thick, rich chocolate. Gluten free and lower in fat than most ice cream bars, Happy Indulgence comes in six delicious flavors.

•   Be Happy & Healthy® Breads – Made with 100% natural ingredients, no preservatives, and loaded with chunks of fresh fruit, healthy vegetables and gourmet nuts, these breads are the perfect choice for the grab and go lifestyle. The breads are available in 4 oz. individual slices in flavors ranging from apple to zucchini.

•   Be Happy & Healthy® Snacks – With everything from trail mixes and fruit blends to sweet selections and chocolate-covered indulgences, these high quality products look as good as they taste and offer customers a veritable cornucopia of choices.

•   Oskri® – A line of all natural and/or organic snacks and bars that are gluten free with no refined sugars. The single-serving bars come in coconut, sesame, fiber, protein and dark chocolate variations with a number of flavors to choose from.

Franchises are available beginning at $43,027. H&H does NOT collect royalty fees from its franchises and does charge a modest advertising fee collected one time a year.

Individuals who wish to learn more about franchise opportunities are encouraged to contact Tabitha Locke, National Sales & Marketing Director, at tabitha@happyandhealthy.com or her direct line at 561-866-8698.

About Happy & Health Products Inc.

Located in Boca Raton, Fla., Happy & Health Products Inc. is a national franchisor of leading brands such as Fruitfull, Happy Indulgence Decadent Dips and Be Happy & Health Snacks. Created in 1991 by Linda Kamm, the Certified Woman Business Enterprise Company is ranked as one of the “Top Low Cost Franchises under $50,000” by Entrepreneur Magazine and was named the 40th best franchise overall by Franchise Business Review in 2010.

With distribution in 25 states as well as the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Canada, the company’s Fruitfull product line is included in the American Dietetic Association and American Diabetes Association’s meal planning exchanges.

The company is on the Web at http://www.happyandhealthy.com.