Bingo Bugle Newspaper vs Money Pages Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bingo Bugle Newspaper vs Money Pages including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Bingo Bugle Newspaper Franchise
Money Pages Franchise
Investment $9,070 - $15,020$82,500 - $148,500
Franchise Fee $5,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 8%3K/mo
Advertising Fee -$250/mo.
Year Founded 19812001
Year Franchised 19832012
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Bingo Bugle Newspaper Franchise
Money Pages Franchise
Experience
  • Outgoing personality required
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Bingo Bugle Newspaper Franchise
    Money Pages Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
    Equipment No/No-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/No
    Receivables No/No-/Yes
    Payroll No/No-/No

    Training & Support
     
    Bingo Bugle Newspaper Franchise
    Money Pages Franchise
    Training Training w/regional manager or headquarter office On-The-Job Training: 80 hours Classroom Training: 35 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet Ongoing Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    16% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 Number of Employees Required to Run: 2 - 3

    Expansion Plans
     
    Bingo Bugle Newspaper Franchise
    Money Pages Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Bingo Bugle Newspaper

    Robert Snowden started Bingo Bugle in 1980 to serve the needs of charitable bingo organizations, Native American bingo and other gaming establishments. The first newspaper was published in 1980, serving the Tacoma, Washington, area. Each newspaper contains news and feature stories about bingo and related topics, as well as ads for games. Bingo Bugle newspapers are read throughout North America. By 2000, the paper's circulation had surpassed 1 million.

    About Money Pages


    "Money

    The franchise offered by Money Pages Franchising Group, LLC is for the operation of a business that markets, produces and distributes a monthly direct-mail coupon magazine in a designated area under the name “MONEY PAGES.”
    Money Pages offers great local deals on food, fun activities around town, home improvement, health, auto, and beauty!


    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Money Pages Business is from $82,500 to $148,500. This includes $50,000 that must be paid to franchisor and/or an affiliate. The franchisor also offers qualified individuals the right to open multiple Money Pages Mailing Zones within a Territory under a Development Agreement.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Money Pages Business under a Development Agreement is from $107,500 to $208,500. This includes $75,000 to $100,000 that must be paid to franchisor and/or an affiliate.
    Veteran Incentives $5,000 off franchise fee
    #332 in Franchise 500 for 2021.  Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.