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Bingo Bugle Newspaper
P. O. Box 527
Vashon Island, WA 98070-0527
800#: (800) 327-6437
Tel: (206) 463-5656
Fax: (206) 463-5630
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.bingobugle.com
Contact: Ms. Tara Snowden, President
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
Established: 1981
First Franchise: 1983
Franchise Units: 64
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 64
Distribution:
U.S. -- 59;
Canada -- 5;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 30 States, 2 Provinces
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 12 in CA, 6 in NY, 5 in FL
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 6
Franchisee Qualifications: 2, 4, 4, 2, 2, 1
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Registered in Following Registration States: IL,FL,SD,VA (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 0 (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NA SF; NA
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Encourage Conversion: No
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $1.5-6K
Total Investment: $1.5-10K
Average Total Investment: $5.8K
Minimum Net Worth: $NR
Fees:
-Franchise: $1.5-10K
-Average Franchise Fee: $5.6K
-Royalty: 10%
-Average Royalty: 10.0%
-Advertising: 0%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: No
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: NA
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Financial Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
International Franchise Association:
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 2
On-Going Support: NR (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 2.5 Days Seattle, WA.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: Northeast, Central US, NC
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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