Business Description

The FINDERBINDER News Media Directory and the SOURCEBOOK Directory of Clubs and Associations are locally produced reference books created by existing communications firms, such as an advertising agency or public relations consultants. It is an added profit center that builds public awareness for the local company.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1974

Franchising Since:  1978

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	18	94.7%
Company-Owned Units:	1	5.3%
Total Operating Units:	19	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 19 100% In 15 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 19 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	4

Registered in Following Registration States: California

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$30K
Cash Investment:	$
Total Investment:	$10-15K
Average Total Investment:	$12K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$1K
Average Franchise Fee:	$1K
On-Going Royalty:	5-10%
Average Royalty:	8%
Advertising Fee:	NA

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	N/A
General Business Experience:	N/A
Specific Industry Experience:	N/A
Formal Education:	N/A
Psychological Profile:	N/A
Personal Interview(s):	N/A
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	Open Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	3
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
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:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. San Diego	1 Day
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 3 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, U.K., Australia, New Zealand	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Finderbinder / Sourcebook Directories.