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AroundAbout Local Media Inc.
Niche community magazines
Are you interested in running a magazine? Around Town Community Magazine Inc. can help you become the publisher of a magazine for your town. No journalism or publishing experience is necessary to become a franchisee. The company offers the fundamentals for gathering and organizing information and reaching out to a community for story leads. Franchisees also learn how to sell ads, establish a rate sheet, and set up distribution. Around Town provides startup and ongoing support, including producing the monthly magazines so that franchisees can focus on content and sales. According to the company, franchisees can operate the magazine business from home.
AroundAbout Local Media Inc.
2449 Town Lake Parkway
Woodstock, GA 30189
770-516-7105
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1996 |
| Franchising since | 2002 |
| Can be run from home? | Yes |
| Number of employees needed | 2 |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
Expanding in These Locations
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming
Costs
| Total Investment | $49,151 - $69,798 |
| Franchise Fee | $37,500 |
| Royalty Fee | 6% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $250,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $100,000 |
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | No |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
AroundAbout Local Media Inc.
2449 Town Lake Parkway
Woodstock, GA 30189
770-516-7105
