Daniel Moore started his first Big Dan’s Nutrition in 2010 in his garage, with a zero-interest credit card and $100.
Moore said every dollar made at his stores is used to help give customers the a more wholesome experience.
There are stores open in Lewiston, Pullman and Spokane, as well as other locations around Idaho and Washington. The burgeoning chain just recently set up a shop in Moscow between the Kenworthy Theater and Main Street Video Co-op.
Protein powders, vitamins, pre and post-workout supplements fill the shelves of the newest Big Dan’s Nutrition.
All employees are licensed personal trainers and understand diet and exercise, Moore said.
Nina Rydalch | Argonaut
Big Dan’s Nutrition, opened in Moscow over the summer.
Moore said his goal is to sell programs for his customers in addition to his many nutritional supplements. Each store features products handpicked for its customers’ needs, Moore said.
Moore said his stores offer customers advice to help pick the correct product, help plan a diet and exercise routine to compliment the product and give customers a full rundown on what is in the product.
Moore said he wants his customers to come away with a full rundown of the product they are buying and how to use it so they can see results. The store’s products are usually recommended by customers before they undergo a testing phase to see if they should be in stores, Moore said.
Tyler Brooks, manager of the Moscow branch, said every store is a bit different. Each shop tailors what is sold to the community they serve.
Brooks said he has been working with Big Dan’s for the last two years and said the employees have experience with these products. Moore said in the Moscow store, the company is looking for more organic and locally sourced products.
Brooks said Big Dan’s Moscow store already had a soft opening and that its hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Kali Nelson can be reached at [email protected]