Industry Magazine vs SportsXpress Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Industry Magazine Franchise
SportsXpress Franchise
Investment $34,300 - $43,800$15,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $25,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 010% which includes a 2% towards training fund
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 2001-
Year Franchised 2004-
Term Of Agreement 3 years-
Term Of Agreement 3 years-
Renewal Fee $500-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Industry Magazine Franchise
SportsXpress Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • * Passion for sports * Strong people skills * Small financial investment

    Financing Options

     
    Industry Magazine Franchise
    SportsXpress 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

     
    Industry Magazine Franchise
    SportsXpress Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet-
    Marketing National media-
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 5

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Industry Magazine Franchise
    SportsXpress Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Industry Magazine

       INDUSTRY Magazine is an upscale glossy print magazine, digital publication & media firm, that brings to life the world of fashion, entertainment, and luxury lifestyle for tastemakers and trendsetters. INDUSTRY captures and embraces the sophisticated lifestyle in each of its markets. Our niche of serving as a platform of exposure for both local, regional and national editorial makes it a must-read for the affluent and influential, or those who simply dream of being both. Our range of editorial content includes fashion, style, nightlife, celebrity interviews, architectural and interior design, health and beauty, profiles of power brokers, in-depth restaurant reviews, art scene analysis, and much more. INDUSTRY is on the pulse of what's hot, what's in and what's now. It is a gateway to the city's most influential and aspirational audience, and just celebrated twelve years of doing that better than any other luxury media outlet.

    INDUSTRY Magazine defines, represents, and celebrates the lifestyles of fashion, entertainment, people, culture, design, food, dining, health, beauty, and good living. INDUSTRY, put simply, is THE source for bringing the best to the best.

    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.