Money Mailer vs The Hobby Quest Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Money Mailer vs The Hobby Quest including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Money Mailer Franchise
The Hobby Quest Franchise
Investment $65,210 - $77,000$6,000
Franchise Fee $49,900 - $59,900N/A
Royalty Fee $75-$300/area-
Advertising Fee 0.50c/mailed ad-
Year Founded 1979-
Year Franchised 1980-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Money Mailer Franchise
The Hobby Quest Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Sales experience, strong communication skills, good credit
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    Financing Options

     
    Money Mailer Franchise
    The Hobby Quest Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Money Mailer Franchise
    The Hobby Quest Franchise
    Training Optional ongoing training throughout term On-The-Job Training: 16 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours

    *On site training - Unlike most franchises which require you to come to their location for training, THQ will come to your location and train you after our initial meet & greet in New York City. *Instructor training - We will train your employees and instructors. But, if you think you can handle the job after we train you then it's all yours! Whatever makes life easier for you.

    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform

    *We will provide you with all the logistical documentation, software and supplies that you need to get started. *Based on the successful model we currently use in our home region, we will provide you with the same plan that made us successful. *Equipment purchasing - We will come to your location and assist you in purchasing and setting up your equipment, office supplies and computer software. *Inventory purchasing - We produce and manufacture our own products for our programs and will make your inventory control easy, fast and inexpensive.

    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app

    Brochures, business cards, folders, presentations and more are always at your disposal.

    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Money Mailer Franchise
    The Hobby Quest Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Money Mailer

    Since 1979, Money Mailer has been a quality leader in direct response advertising. Franchisees serve as marketing consultants to local business owners, developing customized direct response advertising programs to help increase each client's customer base. Once franchisees secure orders, they send them to our corporate facility, which executes the printing, insertion, addressing, shipping and Internet placement.
     Launch Package - Your franchise fee includes the following robust launch package:
     *200-400 pre-set sales appointments
     *2 weeks classroom curriculum at Money Mailer University
     *4-11 weeks of in-territory training and support
     *No fixed costs 1st mailing
     *No postage costs 2nd mailing
     *100% print cost waiver on 25-75 restaurant ads
     *100% royalty waiver Year 1
     *Art subscription costs waived during your first year
     *Performance incentive after 4th and 8th mailings

    Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee
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    About The Hobby Quest

    The Hobby Quest FUNchise Turnkey Solution What makes a FUNchise fun? It's no different then franchise but without paying the franchise fee. There are no burgers to flip, your business will be education and hobbies with children. Is it starting to sound fun yet? Your path to owning your own business: The Hobby Quest, or "THQ" as we've been called, will be with you throughout the entire process of developing your business and then continue to stay with you after you're up and running. We provide the following to you without a franchise fee: Partnership - The Hobby Quest will be your business partner. We do not just supply you with a bunch of manuals and send you on your way, we stay with you and work together to make your business successful, together. Your own region - We will supply you with your own region which will give you plenty of opportunity for expansion and growth. No other THQ regional owner can sell into your region. School/Partner relationships - We will provide you with leads and access to many resources to help you sell. The Hobby Quest programs can be found in Schools, Museums, Community Centers, Camps, Retirement Centers, Homes and many other locations. You will be able to offer all of our products with your FUNchise. Our programs are proven, successful and in high demand. You can run your business from home or setup your own store front if you choose. Either way we will work together to be successful for you economically and for the children that reap the benefits of the program. Fact: The average franchise startup costs in the USA is approximately $150,000. How would you like to start up your own FUNchise for about $6,000? We don't make a penny from your initial investment. All initial investments go towards your FUNchise and only your FUNchise. Fact: The average franchise owner has to wait over a year until they are cash flow positive. As a THQ FUNchise owner you can easily be cash flow positive in just weeks after your program begins. The reason, no initial franchise fee investment, which typically costs 10's of thousands of dollars. If you are interested in owning a proven, profitable FUNchise opportunity, please call Boaz Givon today, at 201-532-4392.