Jean-Pierre originally started researching and making aromatherapy potions to beat his fibramyalgia and numerous other afflictions stemming from a car crash. This led to the opening of several locations and a host of challenges.

Success can be a double edged sword. Expanding a distribution network for your product can require a lot of money, especially if it involves opening several stores. Add in manufacturing and quality control issues and you can have a formula for financial disaster.

In the face of success, Jean-Pierre had to make some strategic moves simply to stay in business. He changed the business focus to become a franchise operation rather than own and manage the stores directly.

The average franchise fee for a Canadian franchisor is $23,213.

Under this new focus, Saje has franchised nine aromatherapy stores that generate millions of dollars in business. Now Jean-Pierre has 'a piece of the pie' with a lot more peace of mind!