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2012 Franchise 500
#220
At a Glance

Products & Services: Weekly newspaper distributed at restaurants

Number of Locations: 1,005

Total Investment: $9.43K - 10.43K

Founded: 1988

Began Franchising: 1994

Private Owned

Franchise Units

Year U.S. Canadian International Company Owned
2011 593 206 206 0
2010 677 199 242 0
2009 724 164 184 0
2008 799 157 186 0
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new units internationally.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $9,425 - $10,425
Franchise Fee: $8,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $25-80/wk.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 4 years, renewable
Financing Type In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 3 days. Mentor program
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks,

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #220 (2012), #82 (2011), #54 (2010), #64 (2009), #68 (2008),
Fastest-Growing: #31 (2009), #28 (2008),
Low-Cost: #37 (2012), #17 (2011), #13 (2010), #16 (2009), #17 (2008),
Top Homebased: #59 (2012), #20 (2011), #12 (2010), #14 (2009), #15 (2008),
America's Top Global: #173 (2012), #69 (2011), #47 (2010), #55 (2009), #61 (2008),

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