Stork News of America vs TheHomeMag Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Stork News of America Franchise
TheHomeMag Franchise
Investment $11,530 - $75,700$100,000 - $130,000
Franchise Fee $8,000 - $13,000N/A
Royalty Fee $800-1.2K/yr.-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1983-
Year Franchised 1984-
Term Of Agreement 1 year-
Term Of Agreement 1 year-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Stork News of America Franchise
TheHomeMag Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Stork News of America Franchise
    TheHomeMag 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
     
    Stork News of America Franchise
    TheHomeMag 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
    TheHomeMag Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 TheHomeMag

    Joining our publishing family is a commitment with tremendous upside, perfectly suited for those with local B2B sales experience. Add in a print advertising background and you’re way ahead. Locations are limited - only a dozen franchise markets remain so reach out now to secure yours.
    Our most successful franchisees experience the thrill and reward of publishing an industry leading monthly Home Improvement publication without having any prior experience in publishing. They do have the clear understanding of the importance of selling every day, and leading a team of sales professionals to achieve that success. Our franchise model is one that allows each branch to focus solely on Sales Consulting & Customer Service, while we provide professional Design, Production, and Distribution Services for every issue, every month. Additionally, you will tap into our proprietary resources such as Call Tracking, Customer Relations Management, and Digital Magazine software to aid you in running your respective branch with precision, efficiency, and profit. Our training, our systems, and our support; just add YOU and these are the ingredients for success at TheHomeMag.