Bingo Bugle Newspaper vs TravelHost Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bingo Bugle Newspaper vs TravelHost including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Bingo Bugle Newspaper Franchise
TravelHost Franchise
Investment $9,070 - $15,020$49,900 - $69,900
Franchise Fee $5,000N/A
Royalty Fee 8%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19811967
Year Franchised 19831967
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Bingo Bugle Newspaper Franchise
TravelHost Franchise
Experience
  • Outgoing personality required
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    Financing Options
     
    Bingo Bugle Newspaper Franchise
    TravelHost 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
     
    Bingo Bugle Newspaper Franchise
    TravelHost Franchise
    Training Training w/regional manager or headquarter office-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    16% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Bingo Bugle Newspaper Franchise
    TravelHost Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Bingo Bugle Newspaper

    Robert Snowden started Bingo Bugle in 1980 to serve the needs of charitable bingo organizations, Native American bingo and other gaming establishments. The first newspaper was published in 1980, serving the Tacoma, Washington, area. Each newspaper contains news and feature stories about bingo and related topics, as well as ads for games. Bingo Bugle newspapers are read throughout North America. By 2000, the paper's circulation had surpassed 1 million.

    About TravelHost

    "TRAVELHOST


    TravelHost® is the most widely used digital & print travel magazine in America and the media of choice for tens of thousands of advertisers. Ideal for media and B2B SALES PROFESSIONALS, . Publishers pay NO ROYALTY, have total authority over their business, focus on SELLING advertising and creating BIG PERSONAL INCOME.

    TravelHost is the Premier Destination Resource for travelers. We help travelers find unique places to eat, shop, play and stay in the United States.