Stork News of America vs Homes & Land Magazine Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Stork News of America vs Homes & Land Magazine including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Stork News of America Franchise
Homes & Land Magazine Franchise
Investment $11,530 - $75,700$45,500 - $114,000
Franchise Fee $8,000 - $13,000$27,000
Royalty Fee $800-1.2K/yr.10.5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19831973
Year Franchised 19841984
Term Of Agreement 1 year10 years
Term Of Agreement 1 year10 years
Renewal Fee -5000


Business Experience Requirements

 
Stork News of America Franchise
Homes & Land Magazine Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Stork News of America Franchise
    Homes & Land Magazine Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Stork News of America Franchise
    Homes & Land Magazine Franchise
    Training Available at franchisee's location-
    Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet-
    Marketing Co-op advertising-
    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 - 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Stork News of America Franchise
    Homes & Land Magazine Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Stork News of America

    Stork News of America Inc. was founded in 1983 and began franchising in 1984. It has more than 135 locations in the United States and Canada. Stork News has an arrangement with Babies 'R' Us that places Stork News displays in all Babies 'R' Us units that are located in an area where a Stork News franchisee is present, thus offering franchisees automatic advertising. Stork News of America is based in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

    About Homes & Land Magazine

    Imagine an opportunity where the only thing holding you back is drive and know-how. What if your potential earnings were tied directly to hard work and your business acumen? Homes & Land gives you the opportunity to own a business that is diverse enough for you to find your niche in the day-to-day, yet simple enough to operate with limited manpower and low overhead that yields significant gains. Whether you are a seasoned sales superstar, a marketing guru, or even an operations mastermind this opportunity will give you the personal freedom to reach your full potential.

    Homes & Land Magazine covers more than 15,000 communities nationwide. Franchisees sell advertising space to brokers and agents, collect property information, take or obtain photographs and distribute the printed magazines. The company is owned by Homes & Land Publishing Ltd., which also publishes Rental Guide Magazine and Home Guide Magazine.
     
    Veteran Incentives 50% off franchise fee