American Town Mailer vs Postcard Portables Canada Ltd. Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
American Town Mailer Franchise
Postcard Portables Canada Ltd. Franchise
Investment $23,900 - $37,200$100,000 - $300,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$22,000
Royalty Fee 05%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19762002
Year Franchised 20002005
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
American Town Mailer Franchise
Postcard Portables Canada Ltd. Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    American Town Mailer 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
     
    American Town Mailer Franchise
    Postcard Portables Canada Ltd. Franchise
    Training -3 days at Headquarters in Regina
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line-
    Marketing --
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    American Town Mailer Franchise
    Postcard Portables Canada Ltd. Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About American Town Mailer

    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.

    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.