Discovery Map International
Discovery Map International
918 Fourth St., # 200317 Commercial Ave., # 100
Anacortes, WA 98221
800#: (877) 820-7827
Tel: (360) 588-0144
Fax: (360) 588-8344
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.discoverymap.com
Contact: Mr. Randy Loeb, Director Franchise Development
DISCOVERY MAP INTERNATIONAL is a business-to-business map and guide publishing business that caters to the multi-billion dollar travel and tourism industry. With home-based offices, franchisees provide cost-effective advertising solutions that help local business owners boost their sales via DISCOVERY MAP's beautiful hand-illustrated maps and in-room hotel guest directories. Solid sales aptitude is required, along with a willingness to join civic organizations and become an active community member.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1987
First Franchise: 1999
Franchise Units: 35
Company-Owned Units: 2
Total Units: 37
Distribution:
U.S. -- 37;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 12 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 3 in ID, 3 in AZ, 2 in FL
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:
Franchisee Qualifications: , , , , ,
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Registered in Following Registration States: (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 1-2 FT, 0 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NA SF; HB
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Encourage Conversion:
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $30-50K
Total Investment: $50-70K
Average Total Investment: $60.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $150K
Fees:
-Franchise: $25-40K
-Average Franchise Fee: $32.5K
-Royalty: 0%
-Average Royalty: .0%
-Advertising: 2%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: NA
Lease Negotiation Assistance: NA
Financial Assistance:
Cooperative Advertising: NA
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 11
On-Going Support: B,C,D,F,h,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 1-2 Days Franchise Owner's Home; 5 Days Anacortes, WA; 1-2 Days Field Training.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All US except ND, WA and RI.
Canada:
Overseas:
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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