Coffee News vs The Town Calendar Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Coffee News vs The Town Calendar including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Coffee News Franchise
The Town Calendar Franchise
Investment $9,250 - $10,250$38,663 - $53,162
Franchise Fee $6,000N/A
Royalty Fee $25-80/wk.-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19882003
Year Franchised 19942006
Term Of Agreement 4 years-
Term Of Agreement 4 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Coffee News Franchise
The Town Calendar Franchise
Experience Previous sales experience preferred.-

Financing Options
 
Coffee News Franchise
The Town Calendar 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
 
Coffee News Franchise
The Town Calendar Franchise
Training 3 day training program at Head Office, called Coffee News College. Mentor program, Annual Regional Roundtables, Biennial International Conferences, ongoing support via internet.-
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Ad slicks-
Operations Can be run from home office, can be owner-operated and absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. Agreements are in 4 year terms.-

Expansion Plans
 
Coffee News Franchise
The Town Calendar Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Coffee News

Coffee News is the world's largest weekly restaurant publication. The one-page publication is designed to provide advertisers with a local advertising option, and provides the reader with interesting content as they wait for food or service. Each advertisement is category-exclusive and supports not just the business that placed the ad, but also the publisher that sold it. Coffee News offers a high yield, low investment franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs around the world.

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#47 in Canada's Top franchises.

About The Town Calendar

Town Planner Calendar Franchise is currently not accepting new inquiries, please check back soon.

The Town Calendar is the #1 calendar franchise business opportunity. This proven system is rapidly expanding across the United States. We are now offering to a select few the outstanding opportunity to own a The Town Calendar franchise. We are seeking people with strong sales, customer service and people skills. A high standard in excellence, honesty, and integrity is a must. If you qualify, you may be among those selected to enter this rewarding business.We offer both print and web segments, allowing you to bring a unique marketing concept to your local merchants with more than one means of reaching a broad customer base. This is a great way to promote their businesses 365 days a year to area residents. As one advertiser stated, "Every community needs The Town Calendar."