Bingo Bugle Newspaper vs TownePost Network Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Bingo Bugle Newspaper Franchise
TownePost Network Franchise
Investment $9,070 - $15,020$41,175 - $59,043
Franchise Fee $5,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 8%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19812014
Year Franchised 19832016
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Bingo Bugle Newspaper Franchise
TownePost Network Franchise
Experience
  • Outgoing personality required
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    Financing Options
     
    Bingo Bugle Newspaper Franchise
    TownePost Network 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
    TownePost Network 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
    TownePost Network Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    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 TownePost Network

    "TownePost

    Towne Post Network, Inc. is a family-owned franchise business that publishes monthly community magazines in their respective territories. Each publication focuses on promoting the good news in their communities, featuring local businesses, people, and family events. Franchise opportunities in over 40 states with existing territories in Indiana and Kentucky.