Franchise Opportunities: Directory of Franchises and Financial Data

	Find a Franchise

Franchise Picks
	Auntie Anne Blue Mau Mau Coverall

Newsletter Sign Up

Bingo Bugle Newspaper

THE BINGO BUGLE is North America's largest network of newspapers devoted to bingo & gaming. Circulation over 1 million copies monthly. Listed in Entrepreneur's Annual Franchise 500 as one of the lowest cost franchise opportunities. Franchise fees range from $1,500 to $7,000. Complete training and support. Modest investment. Call 1-800-327-6437 for details.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1981

Franchising Since:

1983

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	52	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
	______	_____
Total Operating Units:	52	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	52	100%	In 0 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 2 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
	______	_____
Total:	52	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. California	11
2. Florida	3
3. New York	3

Registered in Following Registration States:

Florida, New York

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$
Cash Investment:	$5K
Total Investment:	$5-105K
Average Total Investment:	$8K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$5K
On-Going Royalty:	8%
Average Royalty:	10%
Advertising Fee:	8%

Average Number of Employees:

0 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Not a Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	3
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	No

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Not Applicable
Field Training:	Not Applicable
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable

Training:
1. On-Site Franchisee Location	2 Days

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	2
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	4
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	2
Personal Interview(s):	1

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, Northeast, Central US, NC
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: