Richards Whole Food’s is now Richard’s Foodporium

       Richard’s Foodporium^™ has been known throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties for 30 years as Richard’s Whole Foods. In 1979, Richard Downey had a vision to open up a chain of health food stores that would offer high quality and affordable natural foods. In 1997 John Rorer and his former business partners bought the Richards Whole Food chains from Richard Downey’s wife. In 2005 Rorer decided to buy the chain from his partners to venture into further markets and embrace the evolving Natural and Specialty foods genre.

Today, there are 11 stores in SW Florida, and a warehouse based in Sarasota. Richard's has been consistently recognized over the years, both locally and nationally, by winning various awards. These include Vitamin Retailer Magazines "Chain of the Year" in 2007, and multiple local awards such as "Best Health Food Store", "Business of the Year", and "Best Place to find Natural Foods", among others.

       Wanting to further set Richards Whole Foods aside from all other competition, Rorer began thinking of new sub-titles to the Richard's name, while still keeping the same mission.  After tossing ideas around for quite a while, he encompassed the word food and emporium to create a new word in Foodporium^™. He defined Foodporium^™ as a uniquely nostalgic shopping experience that provides a wide variety of natural and specialty foods at affordable prices, soon to be in neighborhoods everywhere.

        Richard’s Foodporium^™ is now offering franchise opportunities, first starting in the greater Naples/Ft. Myers, Tampa, and Orlando areas! With a unique décor, nostalgic appeal, and neighborhood format setting itself aside from competition, Richard’s Foodporium™ is unique in the Franchise world. A Management Team with over 149 years of Natural Foods and Business experience has created the systems, operations manuals and training that can guide qualified Franchisee's to success in their own business. With a Brand having built a solid foundation with 30 years of success, and with the Natural and Specialty Foods industry exploding in popularity, the time is RIGHT to join the Richard’s Foodporium^™ Team!

For further information on this unique opportunity, please visit us online at www.richardsfranchising.com or contact Kevin Lowe, Franchise Director, at Kevin@richardswf.com or 941-485-3972

                                    This is not an offer, for prospects only.