RSVP Publications vs SportsXpress Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
RSVP Publications Franchise
SportsXpress Franchise
Investment $96,506 - $269,366$15,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $15,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 7%10% which includes a 2% towards training fund
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 1985-
Year Franchised 1998-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
RSVP Publications Franchise
SportsXpress Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• * Passion for sports * Strong people skills * Small financial investment

    Financing Options
     
    RSVP Publications Franchise
    SportsXpress Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory Yes/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    RSVP Publications Franchise
    SportsXpress Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing --
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    20% 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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    RSVP Publications Franchise
    SportsXpress Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About RSVP Publications

    We are a Leading Direct-Mail Franchise Company RSVP Publications, first established in 1985, is now one of the largest direct mail advertising companies in the nation! With over 80 franchises, we are located in virtually every major metropolitan area with a few CHOICE available markets. Learn more about RSVP franchise opportunities. We Advertise to the Wealthiest Homeowners We design, print and mail 4-color picture postcards, advertising the more "upscale" local businesses to the wealthiest 20% of North American Homeowners. We eliminate wasted circulation by mailing to the homeowners most likely to buy. Turnkey Proven System RSVP offers time-tested and rewarding franchise opportunity. Thousands of clients have used RSVP for over 29 years. With this experience, we know what works for our clients. RSVP is a proven, time-tested concept that gives franchisees a winning combination.
    * Very affordable, turnkey system
    * No inventory or equipment needed
    * Home or Office Based business
    * Over 29 years of history & building brand awareness
    * 5 days of intensive training held at RSVP Corporate Headquarters
    * Quite simply, the most impressive co-op mailer created anywhere


    "Entrepreneur
    #328 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #279 in Franchise 500 for 2021.


    About SportsXpress

    SportsXpress is a grassroots, multi-media publishing platform dedicated exclusively to the community sports lifestyle! We’re all about the athletes, their teams, coaches, families, volunteers and fans. We publish real life stories and include all ages and skill levels.

    Our business plan was derived from the evident lack of coverage of local organized sports. Through discussions with numerous groups and associations we also discovered those involved in local sports view it as more of a "lifestyle" - an important part of their identity. Later, we discovered the local sports scene is one of the largest lifestyle segments in any community and across the country.

    In the spring of 2008 we launched a test model and have been developing the playbook ever since.

    We are excited to invite you to be a part of this distinct lifestyle - one that we call a “hidden economy”, and look forward to working with you on developing your winning game plan.