Stork News of America vs SelectAds Direct Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Stork News of America Franchise
SelectAds Direct Franchise
Investment $11,530 - $75,700$18,700 - $29,750
Franchise Fee $8,000 - $13,000$10,000
Royalty Fee $800-1.2K/yr.0
Advertising Fee -0
Year Founded 19832011
Year Franchised 19842011
Term Of Agreement 1 year5 years
Term Of Agreement 1 year5 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Stork News of America Franchise
SelectAds Direct Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • � General business experience

    � Sales and marketing skills


    Financing Options

     
    Stork News of America Franchise
    SelectAds Direct 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
    SelectAds Direct Franchise
    Training Available at franchisee's location• One week training at headquarters • Two day on-site training
    Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet• Weekly tele-conference meetings • Mentoring program • National sales conference
    Marketing Co-op advertising• Marketing materials • Quick Start Marketing Plan
    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)

    • Franchise can be run from home.

    • Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

    • Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.


    Expansion Plans

     
    Stork News of America Franchise
    SelectAds Direct Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    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 SelectAds Direct

    SelectAds Direct is changing the face of cooperative direct mail. Its proprietary format lets consumers quickly scan all ads and select ads of interest; and, it even provides a built-in carrying case. As a SelectAds Direct franchisee, you'll sell cooperative advertising space to local merchants who want to target market a high-income demographic. SelectAds Direct takes care of all back-end production allowing you to do what you do best: sell! If you have what it takes to be successful, find out what SelectAds Direct can do for you. • Very low initial investment • Home based business • Unique product • Great locations • No inventory • Training • Support