Money Mailer vs Apex Fun Run Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Money Mailer vs Apex Fun Run including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Money Mailer Franchise
Apex Fun Run Franchise
Investment $65,210 - $77,000$81,500 - $104,200
Franchise Fee $49,900 - $59,900$49,500
Royalty Fee $75-$300/area8%
Advertising Fee 0.50c/mailed ad-
Year Founded 19792011
Year Franchised 19802012
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Money Mailer Franchise
Apex Fun Run Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Sales experience, strong communication skills, good credit
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    Financing Options
     
    Money Mailer Franchise
    Apex Fun Run Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/No-/Yes
    Inventory No/NoYes/-
    Receivables No/No-/Yes
    Payroll No/No-/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Money Mailer Franchise
    Apex Fun Run Franchise
    Training Optional ongoing training throughout term On-The-Job Training: 16 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours On-The-Job Training: 24 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours
    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/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app Social media Email marketing
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

    		Number of Employees Required to Run: 3

    Expansion Plans
     
    Money Mailer Franchise
    Apex Fun Run Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Money Mailer

    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

    Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee
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    About Apex Fun Run

    This unique franchise is experiencing at a nearly rocket-propelled growth since their inception in 2011 - with over 92 franchisees in over 16 states this company is reshaping the school fundraiser model. Gone are the days of hawking cookie dough and wrapping paper - Apex Fun Run earns on average $23,000 per school per
    Fun Run event held. The concept is simple, Apex Fun Run collaborates with school PTO/As and faculty, and produces a meaningful and "hassle-free" school fun run that is financially successful and builds leadership and fitness values in the students who participate.
    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee