Stork News of America vs Town Planner Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Stork News of America Franchise
Town Planner Franchise
Investment $11,530 - $75,700$50,000 - $300,000
Franchise Fee $8,000 - $13,000$30,000
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
Town Planner Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Stork News of America Franchise
    Town Planner 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
    Town Planner 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
    Town Planner 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 Town Planner

    Our entire company is built on service; to the families of the communities we serve, to our publishers, and to our sponsors. Starting in 1987 with just two local suburbs of Cleveland, OH participating, we set out on a mission to provide organization and information to families across America. Today Town Planner offers an opportunity for the right individuals to own a piece of this national program.

    If you want to work right in your local area, set your own schedule and build equity then you should contact us for an interview.

    Our franchise program includes startup training as well as continuous ongoing support. Ask to speak to some of our successful publishers who built a business and a rewarding career with Town Planner.