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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Coffee News vs Town Planner including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $9,250 - $10,250 | $50,000 - $300,000 |
Franchise Fee | $6,000 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee | $25-80/wk. | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1988 | - |
Year Franchised | 1994 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 4 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 4 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | Previous sales experience preferred. | - |
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 | 3 day training program at Head Office, called Coffee News College. Mentor program, Annual Regional Roundtables, Biennial International Conferences, ongoing support via internet. | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Ad slicks | - |
Operations | Can be run from home office, can be owner-operated and absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. Agreements are in 4 year terms. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | Yes | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Our entire company is built on service; to the families of the communities we serve, to our publishers, and to our sponsors. Starting in 1987 with just two local suburbs of Cleveland, OH participating, we set out on a mission to provide organization and information to families across America. Today Town Planner offers an opportunity for the right individuals to own a piece of this national program.
If you want to work right in your local area, set your own schedule and build equity then you should contact us for an interview.
Our franchise program includes startup training as well as continuous ongoing support. Ask to speak to some of our successful publishers who built a business and a rewarding career with Town Planner.