Bingo Bugle Newspaper
At a Glance
Products & Services: Specialty newspaper
Number of Locations: 47
Total Investment: $9.07K - 15.02K
Founded: 1981
Began Franchising: 1983
Private Owned
About Bingo Bugle Newspaper
Robert Snowden started Bingo Bugle in 1980 to serve the needs of charitable bingo organizations, Native American bingo and other gaming establishments. The first newspaper was published in 1980, serving the Tacoma, Washington, area. Each newspaper contains news and feature stories about bingo and related topics, as well as ads for games. Bingo Bugle newspapers are read throughout North America. By 2000, the paper's circulation had surpassed 1 million.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Alaska, Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Midwest, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, Pennsylvania, South, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast, Wyoming.
Franchisor is seeking new units in Canada, Western Europe.
Alaska, Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Midwest, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, Pennsylvania, South, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast, Wyoming.
Franchisor is seeking new units in Canada, Western Europe.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $9,070 - $15,020
Franchise Fee: $5,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $5,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $15,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 16% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: At franchisee's location: 2 days. At headquarters or regional location
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks,
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