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TV America

333 Glen St.
Glen Falls, NY 2801
800#: (800) 833-9581
Tel: (518) 792-9914
Fax: (518) 798-4188
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.tvamericafranchise.com
Contact: Ms. Deborah Flack, VP Marketing


The TV AMERICA franchise is a way for ambitious, sales-savvy individuals to build a strong entertainment publishing business in their community. The TV AMERICA listings magazine, and its Internet counterpart, can be operated as a home-based business. TV AMERICA provides continuous support and training to ensure its franchisees have the tools necessary to reach their goals.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1997; First Franchise: 2000
Franchise Units: 2
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 2
Distribution: U.S. -- 2; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 1 State
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 2 in NY
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 20
Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 3, 2, 2, 5, 5 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: All States
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: N/A SF; N/A (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $25K
Total Investment: $43-68K; Average Total Investment: $55K
Minimum Net Worth: $No Minimum
Fees: Franchise: $25K; Average Franchise Fee: $25K
Royalty: 7%
Advertising: 1%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Encourage Conversions: Yes
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: No (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance: N/A
Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A
Cooperative Advertising: N/A
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 5
On-Going Support: b,c,D,E (for an explanation click here)
Training: 5 Days Glen Falls, NY.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: No

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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