Why USA vs Homes & Land Magazine Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Why USA Franchise
Homes & Land Magazine Franchise
Investment $17,000 - $103,400$45,500 - $114,000
Franchise Fee N/A$27,000
Royalty Fee Varies10.5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19881973
Year Franchised 19891984
Term Of Agreement 3 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 3 years10 years
Renewal Fee -5000


Business Experience Requirements

 
Why USA Franchise
Homes & Land Magazine Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Why USA Franchise
Homes & Land Magazine Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees Yes/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

 
Why USA Franchise
Homes & Land Magazine Franchise
Training 2 conferences per year, monthly tele-conferences-
Support Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks-
Operations 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans

 
Why USA Franchise
Homes & Land Magazine Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoNo

Company Overviews

About Why USA

Why USA was founded in 1988 and began franchising in 1989. The company utilizes a flat-fee commission system as well as its own sales program. It now has locations throughout the United States and is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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