Discovery Map International vs OfficeZilla Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Discovery Map International vs OfficeZilla including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Discovery Map International Franchise	OfficeZilla Franchise
Investment	$35,950 - $45,950	$21,300 - $30,250
Franchise Fee	$25,000	$5,000 - $15,000
Royalty Fee	10%	8%
Advertising Fee	to1%	-
Year Founded	1981	2012
Year Franchised	1993	2014
Term Of Agreement	10 years +5+5	-
Term Of Agreement	10 years +5+5	-
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Discovery Map International Franchise	OfficeZilla Franchise
Experience	Business and sales experience is certainly helpful, but a major key to the successful operation of a Discovery Map franchise is the personality of the Franchisee. Are you: * Goal oriented? * People oriented? * Organized and detail oriented? * Adequately financed?	-
Financing Options
	Discovery Map International Franchise	OfficeZilla Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	-/-	-/Yes
Start-up Costs	-/-	-/Yes
Equipment	-/-	-/-
Inventory	-/-	-/-
Receivables	-/-	Yes/-
Payroll	-/-	-/-
Training & Support
	Discovery Map International Franchise	OfficeZilla Franchise
Training	A crucial benefit of our Franchise Package is our exceptional Training Program. An initial 4 day comprehensive training session at our headquarters in Waitsfield, VT., and supplemental hands-on training in your map territory give you everything you need to run your new business successfully.	On-The-Job Training: As needed Classroom Training: 10-20 hours Additional Training: Online, webinar & phone training
Support	To ensure the success and growth of your operation, Resort Maps provides assistance with all aspects of running your business, including Site selection research for the map location Map drawing and design Promotions to prospective advertisers Ongoing public relations and new business development	Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing	-	Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
Operations	-	Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 1
Expansion Plans
	Discovery Map International Franchise	OfficeZilla Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	Yes
Canada Expansion	Yes	-
International Expansion	Yes	-

Company Overviews

About Discovery Map International

THE DISCOVERY MAP OPPORTUNITY
Discovery Map specializes in a unique advertising-based business system. The demand for our medium continues to rise steadily; by becoming a Discovery Maps Franchisee, you can be part of this exciting and rewarding advertising field. Right now opportunities await qualified individuals to develop single or multiple-map franchises in suitable locations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. We have over 125 successful maps and are growing faster than ever before.
 ENSURING THE BEST CHANCE FOR SUCCESS
Here are some Discovery Map franchise advantages:
* Complete start-up marketing package
* Comprehensive map design and publishing support
* Expert training and ongoing support in operating your business
* Experienced and dedicated corporate staff determined to help you succeed
* Personal and financial benefits of business ownership
* Freedom and flexibility to run the business from your home
* Careful pre-screening of the location by experienced professionals

About OfficeZilla

OfficeZilla was founded in 2012 with the belief that the office products industry was ready for a fun, flexible, and customer-obsessed way of doing business. Combining proprietary web-based tools with a dedicated support team and a commitment to exceptional service, OfficeZilla provides an outstanding shopping experience for customers.

The company began franchising in 2014 and now has over 27 franchisees in the continental United States. The executive team boasts more than 50 years of experience building and growing some of the world’s fastest-growing franchise concepts, category leaders and some of the world’s most well-known brands. OfficeZilla was awarded the 2016 Pacesetter Award by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of the fastest-growing privately-owned companies in the state.

OfficeZilla offers an easier way to run your office products business with everything you need to reach today's buyers. It includes an awesome ecommerce site, an amazing tech suite, digital marketing and complete back office support. We put you in control with a solution that keeps operations and technology from getting out of control.