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Franchise 500 Rank
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Initial investment
$9K - $11K
Units as of 2016
28 Decrease

Company Overview

Franchisees of The Waiting Game distribute a free monthly publication containing games, puzzles, and local ads and coupons to waiting areas in doctors' and dentists' offices, salons, schools, hotels, restaurants, car washes, dealerships, laundromats and other businesses. The company has been franchising since 2011.

About The Waiting Game

Industry Business Services
Related Categories Advertising Services
Founded 2009
Leadership Bill Zapf, CEO
Corporate Address 16765 FishHawk Blvd., #304
Lithia, FL 33547
Social Facebook, Twitter

Business Overview

Franchising Since 2011 (13 years)
# of employees at HQ 4
Where seeking

This company is offering new franchises worldwide.

This company is offering new franchises in the following US states:

# of Units 28 (as of 2016)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a The Waiting Game franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Information Circle
$7,500
Initial Investment Information Circle
$9,200 - $11,050
Net Worth Requirement Information Circle
$6,000 - $9,000
Cash Requirement Information Circle
$6,000 - $9,000
Veteran Incentives Information Circle
10% off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Information Circle
$150-$250/mo.
Term of Agreement Information Circle
5 years
Is franchise term renewable? Yes
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Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

In-House Financing The Waiting Game offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

Classroom Training 3 days
Ongoing Support
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Online Support
Field Operations

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed? Yes
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Information Circle
Yes
Can this franchise be run part time? Information Circle
No
Are exclusive territories available? Information Circle
Yes
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Updated: December 12th, 2022