#451
At a Glance
Products & Services: Direct-mail advertising
Number of Locations: 97
Total Investment: $49.5K - 180.6K
Founded: 1985
Began Franchising: 1998
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 96 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 116 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 109 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 124 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $49,499 - $180,599
Franchise Fee: $30,000 - $120,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $30,000 - $120,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $100,000
Liquid Cash Available: $25,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 30% 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).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 7 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: National media, Regional advertising,
Franchise Ranking History
America's Top Global: #199 (2010),