Valpak vs Zinger Digital Signs Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Valpak vs Zinger Digital Signs including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Valpak Franchise
Zinger Digital Signs Franchise
Investment $32,500 - And Up$71,700 - $124,100
Franchise Fee $15,000 - $17,500$27,500
Royalty Fee 0-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1968-
Year Franchised 1988-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Valpak Franchise
Zinger Digital Signs Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Sales and management skills
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Valpak Franchise
    Zinger Digital Signs Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Valpak Franchise
    Zinger Digital Signs Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 44 hours Classroom Training: 67 hours You are trained as an industry recognized Certified Digital Signage Expert (DSCE). Zinger franchisees are provided with the tools, knowledge and support to separate them from any competition.
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform-
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    5% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (98% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    There are so many applications for digital signage, each with its own benefits. As a Zinger Digital Sign franchisee you will learn the technology that drives a signage network, how to choose the appropriate technology, perform content management, run A/V wiring, comprehend basic computer networking, and maintain a content distribution network.

    Expansion Plans

     
    Valpak Franchise
    Zinger Digital Signs Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Valpak

    Terry Loebal founded Valpak Direct Marketing Systems Inc. in 1968. Based in Largo, Florida, the company started franchising in 1988 and has a network of field offices throughout the United States and internationally.

    Valpak is the full-service marketing agency 35,000 businesses trust with their advertising. For more than 50 years, Valpak has supported local businesses with innovative marketing services and introduced millions of consumers to exciting local offers and opportunities. Our Blue Envelope of savings mails to more than 38 million demographically targeted households nationwide and our digital platforms host approximately 8.5 million daily unique visitors, 61% from mobile.

    Valpak has been a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc. since 1991. Valpak franchisees sell co-op advertising space in direct mail packets to local businesses. The company has co-branding relationships with News America, Catalina Marketing, Yahoo! and others.

    Veteran Incentives  Franchise and training fees waived; territory fee waived for dormant territories.

    About Zinger Digital Signs

    Have you ever seen a business that got you excited and said to yourself that's what I would like to do? But as you started thinking about it; lacking the knowledge of the business, the effort, time and hassle required to startup, industry education, initial investment, advertising and marketing, trial & error and lack of a partner for help and support, stopped you right in your tracks? Well that's exactly why individuals buy a franchise. A franchise provides training to individuals who have no experience in that particular business, and gives them the tools and support to grow and succeed. Zinger provides you with an exclusive territory and the tools to help make you become a success and a leader in digital signage services in your local area. The most convincing reason to consider Zinger Digital Signs franchise is small and medium size businesses see the advantages of digital signage, which is becoming more affordable each day. But most don't know where to turn to install a digital signage network, because very few companies are targeting these businesses. Every day businesses of all sizes are looking towards digital signage to quickly add value, increase communications and solve real business problems. The money in digital signage is in the "value-added" services, which is precisely what a Zinger Digital Signs franchise offers. One of the keys to success in the digital signage market is being one of the first to market Digital Signage in your area. Another reason to get a head start is to sign up current and new clients for Digital out of Home (DooH) advertising. DooH advertising offers many profit opportunities for both the franchisee and the digital signage network owner. This is not as difficult as it may first appear when you understand the concepts. Learning the digital signage technology is far easier than you think as you begin your journey into the exciting and rewarding world of Digital Signage.
    Zinger Digital Signs provides franchisees with all the products, software, training, tools and support to help make the franchise businesses become successful.

    Franchisees are granted an exclusive territory to market Zinger Digital Signs products and services. Franchisees do not need to design and configure technology solutions, they focus on sales, marketing, and service. Franchisees markets Zinger Digital Signs products and services to many vertical markets.

    Franchisees have many multiple recurring-revenue streams from clients, including; equipment/solutions sales, software sales and licensing, installations and service, and managed services.
    If you are interested in finding out more about this franchise opportunity and to see if you qualify, take the first step and contact us.