Stork News of America vs Postcard Portables Canada Ltd. Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Stork News of America vs Postcard Portables Canada Ltd. including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Stork News of America Franchise
Postcard Portables Canada Ltd. Franchise
Investment $11,530 - $75,700$100,000 - $300,000
Franchise Fee $8,000 - $13,000$22,000
Royalty Fee $800-1.2K/yr.5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19832002
Year Franchised 19842005
Term Of Agreement 1 year-
Term Of Agreement 1 year-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Stork News of America Franchise
Postcard Portables Canada Ltd. Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Stork News of America Franchise
    Postcard Portables Canada Ltd. Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-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
     
    Stork News of America Franchise
    Postcard Portables Canada Ltd. Franchise
    Training Available at franchisee's location3 days at Headquarters in Regina
    Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet-
    Marketing Co-op 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: 1 - 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Stork News of America Franchise
    Postcard Portables Canada Ltd. Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Stork News of America

    Stork News of America Inc. was founded in 1983 and began franchising in 1984. It has more than 135 locations in the United States and Canada. Stork News has an arrangement with Babies 'R' Us that places Stork News displays in all Babies 'R' Us units that are located in an area where a Stork News franchisee is present, thus offering franchisees automatic advertising. Stork News of America is based in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

    About Postcard Portables Canada Ltd.

    Founded in 2002 as Regina's exclusive mini-billboard company, Postcard Portables has been expanding month after month due to the effectiveness of our mini-billboards and the popularity of our modern looking structures. In 2005 our first franchise was set up in Edmonton, Alberta. We now have franchise points servicing most major markets in western Canada.
    The Postcard Portables brand has been expanding in Canada due to the effectiveness and popularity of its mini-billboard outdoor advertising structures. Headquartered in Regina, SK, there are now franchise points servicing many major markets in Western Ca.. Postcard Portables | The Original Mini-Billboard Company.
    Postcard Portables Canada helps companies reach their customers by utilizing modern and attractive looking outdoor mini-billboards. We have various sign franchise locations servicing territories across Canada.