Billboard Connection Inc.
Ad agency specializing in outdoor mediaBackground
Founded: 1997 Franchising since: 2003
Franchisor has 8 employee(s); 3 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Worldwide
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 1 million population
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2121 Vista Pkwy. West Palm Beach, Florida 33411 |
Phone: (866)257-6025/ (561)868-1355 |
Franchisor has 8 employee(s); 3 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 81 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 | 79 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| 2007 | 68 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 37 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Worldwide
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 1 million population
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $27.8K-52.3K Franchise fee: $24.5K |
Ongoing royalty fee: 3.5% Term of agreement: 20 years, renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | No | Yes |
| Startup Costs | No | Yes |
| Equipment | Yes | Yes |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $35K
Cash liquidity requirement: $35K
Business Experience:
- Industry experience
- Marketing skills
Operations
- Franchise can be run from home
- Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1
- Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
- Available at headquarters: 1 week
- At franchisee's location: 1 week
Ongoing Support
- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Grand opening
- Internet
Marketing Support
- Ad slicks
- Regional advertising
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#309 (2009); #258 (2008); #416 (2007);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2009; 2008;
Low-Cost Franchises:
#69 (2009); #58 (2008);
Top New Ranking:
#17 (2008); #37 (2007);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#86 (2009); #68 (2008);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#143 (2008);
#309 (2009); #258 (2008); #416 (2007);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2009; 2008;
Low-Cost Franchises:
#69 (2009); #58 (2008);
Top New Ranking:
#17 (2008); #37 (2007);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#86 (2009); #68 (2008);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#143 (2008);