Discovery Map International vs MyLoopCard Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Discovery Map International Franchise
MyLoopCard Franchise
Investment $35,950 - $45,950$31,000 - $42,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$29,500
Royalty Fee 10%$100-500/mo.
Advertising Fee to1%-
Year Founded 19812007
Year Franchised 19932009
Term Of Agreement 10 years +5+55 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years +5+55 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Discovery Map International Franchise
MyLoopCard Franchise
Experience

Business and sales experience is certainly helpful, but a major key to the successful operation of a Discovery Map franchise is the personality of the Franchisee. Are you: * Goal oriented?

* People oriented?

* Organized and detail oriented?

* Adequately financed?

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Financing Options
 
Discovery Map International Franchise
MyLoopCard Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Discovery Map International Franchise
MyLoopCard Franchise
Training A crucial benefit of our Franchise Package is our exceptional Training Program. An initial 4 day comprehensive training session at our headquarters in Waitsfield, VT., and supplemental hands-on training in your map territory give you everything you need to run your new business successfully.ON-3 TRAINING - our training program is unmatched in golf marketing. It is comprised of 3 levels - on-line training in the initial stage, on-site training during the marketing phase, and on-going training during the development and growth stages of your business.
Support To ensure the success and growth of your operation, Resort Maps provides assistance with all aspects of running your business, including

Site selection research for the map location

Map drawing and design

Promotions to prospective advertisers

Ongoing public relations and new business development

We instruct, guide, and show our franchise owners how to sell MLC advertising and provide a comprehensive sales manual to follow that includes all the templates and contracts franchisee's will need. MEDIA KITS / PRICING STRATEGIES - we have designed and developed over the years a detailed media and pricing guide to present to potential advertsiers and we consult with our franchise owners on pricing strategies. OWNER SUPPORT PROGRAMS - we have created a user-friendly, pass-word protected intranet site for owners to access key documents and critical business information, in addition to an 800# help line for franchisee support.
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Discovery Map International Franchise
MyLoopCard Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Discovery Map International

THE DISCOVERY MAP OPPORTUNITY
Discovery Map specializes in a unique advertising-based business system. The demand for our medium continues to rise steadily; by becoming a Discovery Maps Franchisee, you can be part of this exciting and rewarding advertising field. Right now opportunities await qualified individuals to develop single or multiple-map franchises in suitable locations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. We have over 125 successful maps and are growing faster than ever before.
 ENSURING THE BEST CHANCE FOR SUCCESS
Here are some Discovery Map franchise advantages:
* Complete start-up marketing package
* Comprehensive map design and publishing support
* Expert training and ongoing support in operating your business
* Experienced and dedicated corporate staff determined to help you succeed
* Personal and financial benefits of business ownership
* Freedom and flexibility to run the business from your home
* Careful pre-screening of the location by experienced professionals

* A proven record of success: over 125 established maps with 5% - 10% projected growth in 2013.

"Entrepreneur
#386 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

About MyLoopCard

Enjoy Golf? Have an interest in marketing and sales? Have a desire to own a home-based business that allows for more flexibility, family time, and fun? If so, you may be looking at the right business at the right time - for you! For many American's, owning a business is a part of the American dream. Finding an opportunity that not only fulfills that dream, but also allows you to be a part of a sport you are passionate about is, as they say, just about as good as it gets. The MyLoopCard franchise program offers a full array of services from helping you through the initial start-up phase to helping you complete your first scorecard to assisting you in building a substantial business of annual repeat customers. Here are a few of the benefits you would receive as a MyLoopCard franchise owner: BRAND NAME - MyLoopCard is the only golf marketing company that allows you to share and promote its trademarked brand name, thereby, helping you build a recognizable, national brand name for your business. TURN-KEY SYSTEMS - the founder of MyLoopCard, Chad Hanysh, spent over three years of trial and error in developing and fine-tuning the entire business system that saves you time, money, and headaches in eliminating the same mistakes he made during his business development days. FOUNDER-ASSISTED - reap the benefits of working directly with Chad in starting, developing, and growing your business. Chad knows this business like no one else and he will share his knowledge and expertise to help you shorten your learning curve as you enter this new arena and industry. MyLoopTracker.com - this is our exclusive sister website that makes our scorecard a one-of-a-kind in the golf world. It tracks everything a golfer wants to improve upon, and offers tips and advice to golfers of all abilities all across the globe. EXCLUSIVE TERRITORIES - each franchise owner will be awarded an exclusive territory with a certain number of golf courses to market and develop. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - today we offer the MyLoopCard golf scorecard and in the future we plan on offering more. The goal of MyLoopCard is to be a golf marketing company that offers a menu and selection of golf marketing products, programs, and ideas to golf courses throughout the United States.
YOUR NEXT STEP - for more information on owning a MyLoopCard franchise, please fill out the franchise inquiry form. You will receive our franchise packet that includes our 15-page franchise brochure and outlines our 8-step franchise discovery process for you to be fully educated on our business model before you make a decision of owning a MyLoopCard franchise.