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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Money Mailer vs Systems Paving including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $65,210 - $77,000 | $39,950 - $120,800 |
Franchise Fee | $49,900 - $59,900 | $14,800 - $17,800 |
Royalty Fee | $75-$300/area | 6% |
Advertising Fee | 0.50c/mailed ad | 2% |
Year Founded | 1979 | 1992 |
Year Franchised | 1980 | 2001 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | $2K | $500 |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | *Strong business acumen *Ability to motivate and lead a team *Positive "can do" attitude *Sales experience preferable *No construction experience necessary |
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Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/No |
Equipment | No/No | No/No |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | Optional ongoing training throughout term On-The-Job Training: 16 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours | 2 weeks of comprehensive training at our California home office for you and your key employees. Once you return home, we provide continued support, including field training at your location. Training includes: *Business planning *Marketing planning and strategies *Sales consultation *Installation training *Best practices |
Support | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet |
Marketing | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app | Co-op advertising, National media, Regional advertising |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home. 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. |
Franchise can be run from home. 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 - 15
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | No |
Since 1979, Money Mailer has been a quality leader in direct response advertising. Franchisees serve as marketing consultants to local business owners, developing customized direct response advertising programs to help increase each client's customer base. Once franchisees secure orders, they send them to our corporate facility, which executes the printing, insertion, addressing, shipping and Internet placement.
Launch Package - Your franchise fee includes the following robust launch package:
*200-400 pre-set sales appointments
*2 weeks classroom curriculum at Money Mailer University
*4-11 weeks of in-territory training and support
*No fixed costs 1st mailing
*No postage costs 2nd mailing
*100% print cost waiver on 25-75 restaurant ads
*100% royalty waiver Year 1
*Art subscription costs waived during your first year
*Performance incentive after 4th and 8th mailings
Established in 1992, Systems Paving, Inc. combined the unique talents and experience of Larry Green and Doug Lueck. With over 55 years of experience, we have a lot of important lessons to share. We know what it's like to be your own boss, and we know what it takes. We are extremely passionate about our business and want people who are interested in sharing that passion. Our success relies on a proven, detailed process. We've done our homework to pave the way. From business training and major marketing support to our proprietary technology, we give you all the tools you need. This process makes a Systems Paving franchise simple for you, satisfying for homeowners and successful for everyone.