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Money Pages Franchise

Audited Financials
Business ServicesEst. 2012Jacksonville, FL
www.moneypagesfranchising.com

Risk Score

Pending analysis

Investment Range

$104,700 - $240,500

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Total US Locations

28

Business Summary

Money Pages Franchising Group, LLC operates businesses that market, produce, and distribute a monthly direct-mail coupon magazine under the name "MONEY PAGES." These businesses focus on selling advertising and marketing space within these magazines to local businesses, and then handling the production and distribution of the magazines to consumers in a designated area.

Corporate History

Money Pages Franchising Group, LLC was formed on August 28, 2012, as a Florida limited liability company. It operates under the "MONEY PAGES" trade name and service mark, licensed from its affiliate, Money Pages Holdings, LLC, which was formed in 2005. The franchisor's affiliate, Money Pages of Florida, Inc., has been operating a similar business since 2001. Money Pages Franchising Group, LLC began offering franchises for Money Pages Businesses on January 17, 2013.

Financial Overview

Investment Range

$104,700 - $240,500

Franchise Fee (Low)

$50,000

Franchise Fee (High)

$100,000

Equipment Costs (Low)

$1,000

Equipment Costs (High)

$10,500

Working Capital

$75,000

Audited Financials

Yes

Offers Financing

No

Audit Opinion

Unqualified opinion

Financial Health Notes

Money Pages Franchising Group, LLC's financial health shows improvement. While the company reported a member's equity deficit of $47,618 in 2023, it generated a net income of $186,784 in 2024, resulting in a positive member's equity of $139,166. The auditor's report for 2024 does not raise substantial doubt about Money Pages Franchising Group, LLC's ability to continue as a going concern.

Financing Details

Money Pages Franchising Group, LLC does not offer any direct or indirect financing options to its franchisees, nor does it guarantee any notes, leases, or obligations.

Performance Metrics

Total US Locations

28

Franchised Units

13

Corporate Units

15

Franchising Since

2013

Agreement Terms

Initial Term

7 years

Renewal Term

5 years

Renewal Conditions

To renew their franchise agreement, Money Pages Franchising Group, LLC franchisees must provide written notice of their election to renew between six and nine months before their initial term expires. They must not be in default of their Franchise Agreement or any other agreement with the franchisor or its affiliates, and must have satisfied all monetary obligations. Additionally, franchisees must sign the franchisor's then-current form of franchise agreement, pay a successor fee of $2,000, comply with current qualification and training requirements, and execute a general release of any claims against the franchisor.

Training & Support Program

Franchisor Assistance

Money Pages Franchising Group, LLC provides extensive assistance to its franchisees. Before opening, the franchisor lends the operations manual, provides initial training for up to two individuals (including the owner), supplies materials for a grand opening marketing package, and offers opening business cards, sales agreements, and marketing collateral, along with assistance in territory determination. During operation, Money Pages Franchising Group, LLC makes annual adjustments to territory boundaries, conducts a National Account Program, offers technology services, provides templates for sales materials, reviews and approves advertising, gives ongoing advisory assistance, conducts field visits to evaluate operations, sets standards for Monthly Magazines, designates mandatory and optional service providers, coordinates the design, printing, and delivery of Monthly Magazines, and provides accounting services. Additional training is also available periodically.

Initial Training Hours

113

Training Location

Jacksonville, Florida and in the franchisee's market

Ongoing Support

After opening, Money Pages Franchising Group, LLC provides continuous support to its franchisees. This includes making annual adjustments to territory boundaries, operating a National Account Program, and providing technology services. Franchisees receive templates for various forms, brochures, and sales literature. The franchisor also reviews and approves all advertising and promotional materials used by franchisees. Ongoing advisory assistance is provided for business development and sales activities, complemented by field visits to evaluate operations. The franchisor sets standards for the Monthly Magazines, designates mandatory and optional service providers, coordinates the design, printing, and delivery of the magazines, and offers comprehensive accounting services. Additionally, Money Pages Franchising Group, LLC may require franchisees and their managers to attend additional training programs and national or regional conferences, typically lasting up to 5 days per year, with reasonable fees charged for attendance.

Franchise Requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

Money Pages Franchising Group, LLC looks for franchisees who are active owner/operators, dedicating full-time efforts to managing the business and selling its products and services. Ideal candidates must meet educational, managerial, and business standards, including competence in computer applications, strong verbal and written language skills, mathematical abilities, and the capacity to prepare a business plan. They should possess good moral character, a strong business reputation, a solid credit rating, and the aptitude to operate the franchise effectively, as demonstrated by prior related business experience. Adequate financial resources and capital are also required to operate the business, with those choosing Professional or Acceleration packages needing to hire sales representatives in their initial years of operation.

Industry Experience Required

No

Management Experience Required

Yes

Sales Experience Required

Yes

Technical Skills Required

Yes

Operational Details

Location Type

Hybrid

Owner Participation

Full-Time

Territory Type

Non-Exclusive

Staff Count

2

Territory Size Requirements

Money Pages Franchising Group, LLC grants franchisees the right to operate within a territory containing mailing zones, with each zone covering up to 35,000 households. The franchisor defines the boundaries of these territories using current demographic and public information, including zip codes and voting districts. Depending on the package selected, franchisees acquire different numbers of zones: the Development Package includes two zones, the Professional Package includes four zones, and the Acceleration Package includes six zones, each with 30,000 to 35,000 households.

Staffing Notes

For franchisees purchasing the Professional or Acceleration packages, Money Pages Franchising Group, LLC requires the business to have two full-time sales representatives dedicated to selling products and services. For Professional package owners, this requirement applies for the first two to three years of operation, while for Acceleration package owners, it applies for the first three years. The franchisee or their Designated Owner may count as one of these two full-time sales people if they actively devote their best efforts to sales.