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Updated RecentlyThe WAITING GAME Cost Comparisons
About The WAITING GAME
JOIN ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING NEW FRANCHISES ... Are you looking for an opportunity that: Is Home-based - giving you a flexible lifestyle? Requires Low investment - less out-of-pocket? Provides Financial Independence - so you're in control? If so, then The WAITING GAME® may be the perfect opportunity for you to combine your passion for sales and a flexible lifestyle with a great way to earn a living. The WAITING GAME® is a FREE, full color, interactive, incentive-based publication that can be seen 365 days a year. It is published monthly and distributed anywhere consumers experience wait times�" doctors’ offices, dentists’ offices, urgent cares, local schools, hotels, senior centers, clubs, martial arts centers, gymnastic clubs, car washes, dance studio’s and just about anywhere with a waiting room. The goal of The WAITING GAME® is to entertain and engage consumers while providing valuable incentives to visit local businesses. We strive maximize enjoyment for our readers and exposure for our advertisers. TWG was developed as a cost effective, targeted marketing tool for small business owners to effectively spend the dollars they have, in their target market (the 3-5 mile radius from which most businesses generate 80% of their customers). TWG has evolved to be an effective tool for businesses of all sizes, whether it is the only thing they do or whether it is just a supplement to their advertising program. Consumers spend an average of 45 minutes interacting with TWG and they almost always take it with them.
Publications & Newspaper Franchise Opportunities
Below is a quick comparison of The WAITING GAME against other Publications & Newspaper franchises and business opportunities. For an in depth comparison of The WAITING GAME with another opportunity including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options click on the name of the company to view the detailed comparison.
| Franchise | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Advertising Fee | Development Costs |
| Around Town Community Magazine | $25,000 | 5% | $37,600-$54,800 | |
| Bingo Bugle Newspaper | $5,000 | 8% | $9,070-$15,020 | |
| City Publications | $40,000-$250,000 | 6% | $43,650-$267,850 | |
| CityDirect | $25,000-$100,000 | $30,000-$125,000 | ||
| Coffee News | $6,000 | $25-80/wk. | $9,250-$10,250 | |
| DANZN | $24,900 | 7% | 7% | $31,000-$34,650 |
| Discovery Map International | $25,000 | 10% | to1% | $35,950-$45,950 |
| EasyChair Media | $10,000-$20,000 | 0 | $32,700-$36,700 | |
| Healthy Times Newspaper | $15,000 | $500/ month | $18,500-$29,100 | |
| HERLIFE Magazine | $30,000 | 7% | $50,000-$95,000 | |
| High School Sports | N/A | $136,000-$305,000 | ||
| HomeMag, The | $30,000-$100,000 | 6% | $250,000-$350,000 | |
| HomeTownTimes.com | $20,000-$50,000 | 5% | $24,090-$52,540 | |
| Industry Magazine | $25,000 | 0 | $34,300-$43,800 | |
| Inside Coup, The | $50,000 | $57,317-$452,367 | ||
| Jiff-e-Books | N/A | $495-$595 | ||
| Lifestyle Publications | $8,000 | $8,850-$16,400 | ||
| LIVING WELL Magazine | $30,000 | $44,200-$76,000 | ||
| Money Pages | $50,000 | 3K/mo | $250/mo. | $82,500-$148,500 |
| My City Daily | $22,900 | 0 | $74,200 | |
| N2 Publishing | $570 | 15% | $975-$9,800 | |
| Natural Awakenings Magazine | $49,500 | $63,300-$120,550 | ||
| OurHomes | $39,800 | $82,000-$125,000 | ||
| Panache Magazine | $150,000 | 0 | $268,400 | |
| Real Producers | N/A | $975-$5,650 | ||
| Saver Media Group | $25,000 | $60,000 | ||
| School Communications Agency, The | $30,000-$40,000 | 12% | $39,700-$59,900 | |
| Scout Guide, The | $50,000 | 10% | $63,500-$70,000 | |
| Select Magazine | N/A | $35,000-$65,000 | ||
| SENIOR Magazine | $30,000 | $44,200-$56,000 | ||
| Skedaddle Press | $12,000 | $12,000-And Up | ||
| SNAP Newspaper Group | $29,500-$49,500 | $69,500-$89,500 | ||
| SportsXpress | $15,000 | 10% which includes a 2% towards training fund | $15,000-And Up | |
| Stork News of America | $8,000-$13,000 | $800-1.2K/yr. | $11,530-$75,700 | |
| Talking Book World | $25,000 | 5% | 2% | $150,000-$225,000 |
| TheHomeMag | N/A | $100,000-$130,000 | ||
| Tidbits Media | N/A | $76 per week | $8,500-$25,000 | |
| Today's Senior Magazine LLC | N/A | $5,300 | ||
| Town Calendar, The | N/A | $38,663-$53,162 | ||
| Town Planner | $30,000 | $50,000-$300,000 | ||
| TownePost Network | $35,000 | $41,175-$59,043 | ||
| TravelHost | N/A | $49,900-$69,900 | ||
| VYPE High School Sports Magazine | $30,000 | $40 per page or 6% | $152,000-$337,000 |