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Updated RecentlyThe Scout Guide Cost Comparisons
About The Scout Guide
The Scout Guide connects readers with local, independently owned businesses
in their communities. Browse The Scout Guide city guides and search the The Scout Guide
directory on thescoutguide.com to discover excellent small businesses in your hometown and favorite destinations.We are looking for a tastemaker, an influencer, a connector. An advocate, an ambassador for all things local and unique to your city. We are seeking the ultimate insider to join our team of owners, and our movement to support the people who enhance our communities.
For both locals and travelers alike, The Scout Guide provides inspiration and information for living beautifully, living well, and living like an insider - wherever you are.
Want to learn more about owning The Scout Guide in your city?
Attend one of our "Day In the Life" webinars providing real life experiences, expectations, and a glimpse of what this job entails.
Publications & Newspaper Franchise Opportunities
Below is a quick comparison of The Scout Guide against other Publications & Newspaper franchises and business opportunities. For an in depth comparison of The Scout Guide with another opportunity including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options click on the name of the company to view the detailed comparison.
| Franchise | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Advertising Fee | Development Costs |
| Around Town Community Magazine | $25,000 | 5% | $37,600-$54,800 | |
| Bingo Bugle Newspaper | $5,000 | 8% | $9,070-$15,020 | |
| City Publications | $40,000-$250,000 | 6% | $43,650-$267,850 | |
| CityDirect | $25,000-$100,000 | $30,000-$125,000 | ||
| Coffee News | $6,000 | $25-80/wk. | $9,250-$10,250 | |
| DANZN | $24,900 | 7% | 7% | $31,000-$34,650 |
| Discovery Map International | $25,000 | 10% | to1% | $35,950-$45,950 |
| EasyChair Media | $10,000-$20,000 | 0 | $32,700-$36,700 | |
| Healthy Times Newspaper | $15,000 | $500/ month | $18,500-$29,100 | |
| HERLIFE Magazine | $30,000 | 7% | $50,000-$95,000 | |
| High School Sports | N/A | $136,000-$305,000 | ||
| HomeMag, The | $30,000-$100,000 | 6% | $250,000-$350,000 | |
| HomeTownTimes.com | $20,000-$50,000 | 5% | $24,090-$52,540 | |
| Industry Magazine | $25,000 | 0 | $34,300-$43,800 | |
| Inside Coup, The | $50,000 | $57,317-$452,367 | ||
| Jiff-e-Books | N/A | $495-$595 | ||
| Lifestyle Publications | $8,000 | $8,850-$16,400 | ||
| LIVING WELL Magazine | $30,000 | $44,200-$76,000 | ||
| Money Pages | $50,000 | 3K/mo | $250/mo. | $82,500-$148,500 |
| My City Daily | $22,900 | 0 | $74,200 | |
| N2 Publishing | $570 | 15% | $975-$9,800 | |
| Natural Awakenings Magazine | $49,500 | $63,300-$120,550 | ||
| OurHomes | $39,800 | $82,000-$125,000 | ||
| Panache Magazine | $150,000 | 0 | $268,400 | |
| Real Producers | N/A | $975-$5,650 | ||
| Saver Media Group | $25,000 | $60,000 | ||
| School Communications Agency, The | $30,000-$40,000 | 12% | $39,700-$59,900 | |
| Select Magazine | N/A | $35,000-$65,000 | ||
| SENIOR Magazine | $30,000 | $44,200-$56,000 | ||
| Skedaddle Press | $12,000 | $12,000-And Up | ||
| SNAP Newspaper Group | $29,500-$49,500 | $69,500-$89,500 | ||
| SportsXpress | $15,000 | 10% which includes a 2% towards training fund | $15,000-And Up | |
| Stork News of America | $8,000-$13,000 | $800-1.2K/yr. | $11,530-$75,700 | |
| Talking Book World | $25,000 | 5% | 2% | $150,000-$225,000 |
| TheHomeMag | N/A | $100,000-$130,000 | ||
| Tidbits Media | N/A | $76 per week | $8,500-$25,000 | |
| Today's Senior Magazine LLC | N/A | $5,300 | ||
| Town Calendar, The | N/A | $38,663-$53,162 | ||
| Town Planner | $30,000 | $50,000-$300,000 | ||
| TownePost Network | $35,000 | $41,175-$59,043 | ||
| TravelHost | N/A | $49,900-$69,900 | ||
| VYPE High School Sports Magazine | $30,000 | $40 per page or 6% | $152,000-$337,000 | |
| WAITING GAME, The | $7,500 | $7,500-And Up |