Project LeanNation eyes a summer debut in Peoria

Project LeanNation Lake Pleasant is under construction at 9785 W. Happy Valley Road in Peoria and is waiting on final city approvals. Kyle and Courtney Bridges plan to offer prepared meals, body scans, and nutrition coaching from the new shop.

Project LeanNation Lake Pleasant is taking shape at 9785 W. Happy Valley Road in Peoria. Kyle and Courtney Bridges had been aiming for June 27, but the opening still depends on permits and final city review.

The couple says nutrition became more important in their household after two of their four children dealt with health issues. Courtney has a background in wellness and dentistry, while Kyle spent more than 20 years in the RV business.

Friends who owned Project LeanNation franchises introduced them to the company. The Bridges later traveled to the brand's office in Rochester, New York, to learn more about operations and food standards before moving ahead with their own location.

The Peoria store plans to sell prepared meals and nutrition support. Kyle says the food is made without gluten, seed oils, or GMO ingredients and uses less sodium, while memberships add InBody body composition scans and one on one meetings with nutrition educators. Customers can also buy single meals or meal boxes with 12, 18, 24, or 30 meals for weekly, twice monthly, or monthly pickup.

Before opening, the business is offering founding memberships that cut $20 off every meal box for as long as the membership stays active. Once the store is running, it expects about 24 rotating meal options with a new menu every 10 weeks, including items such as Baja Beef, Sicilian Shrimp, Nashville Hot Chicken, and Balsamic Burger, plus breakfast choices, protein balls, cold pressed juices, protein shakes, and 1st Phorm supplements. The concept is aimed at busy parents, regular meal preppers, and other West Valley customers who want ready made food without leaning on fast food too often.