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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of American Town Mailer vs Xtreme Fuel Treatment including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $23,900 - $37,200 | $49 |
Franchise Fee | $20,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 0 | 14.95/mo. website |
Advertising Fee | - | 0 |
Year Founded | 1976 | 1967 |
Year Franchised | 2000 | 1972 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $1K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
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 | - | On the job, video |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line | Grand Opening, In-House Marketing, Marketing Research, meetings, phone |
Marketing | - | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/Rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show, Exhibits, Videos |
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 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | The operations of the Sample Franchise are quite mysterious. No one really knows what this company does. really they dont |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | No |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | No |
NO LONGER FRANCHISING
Deborah Rowland and Dale Jarrett began American Town Mailer in 1976 to assist small to medium-sized businesses in the Phoenix area with direct mail advertising and marketing. The company began franchising in 2000. American Town Mailer franchisees meet with business owners, helping them design coupons or advertisements. Those designs are produced at American Town Mailer's corporate office, then packaged and shipped with coupons and advertisements from other businesses in the area. The package is sent to households within the franchisee's territory.
XFT is a comprehensive fuel additive that provides 4 key benefits: improved fuel economy, prolonged engine life, reduced emissions, and increased performance. It comes in a convenient bottle with a built-in measuring device making it easy to put in the required amount of product. Just squeeze in the right amount, pour it in your tank, and enjoy the benefits! 1/4 ounce (7.5 mL) of XFT treats up to 20 gallons (75 L) of fuel so choose the size that fits your needs.