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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Systems Paving vs Fun News including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $39,950 - $120,800 | $1,095 - And Up |
Franchise Fee | $14,800 - $17,800 | $1,095 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 0 |
Advertising Fee | 2% | 0 |
Year Founded | 1992 | 2008 |
Year Franchised | 2001 | 0 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | none |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | none |
Renewal Fee | $500 | none |
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 | Having enabled 100's of entrepreneurs to enter and establish their own home based publishing businesses make me qualified to teach my business expertise to others. |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | 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 | Personal 1 on 1 training with the owner, software included, graphics arts taught via Skype lessons, media layout, bulk mailing, printing instruction all provided. |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet | Support is ongoing for as long as needed. |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, National media, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
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) | 397 to date |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
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.
I have enabled 100's to start profitable franchise style magazines and newspapers often costing 100K and more with no fees other than paying for my instructional time. I teach entrepreneurs to publish and produce their own generic targeted mail advertising medias. All style and types. Most will emulate my own successful business model (Discount Clipper) which is a direct mailed targeted advertising vehicle encompassing advertising from all types of businesses. Similar in nature to the Clipper magazine.