- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$81K - $201K
- Units as of 2017
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143 12% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Valpak Direct Marketing Systems Inc.
| Industry | Business Services |
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| Related Categories | Advertising Services |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Parent Company | Platinum Equity |
| Leadership | Mike Davis, CEO |
| Corporate Address |
805 Executive Center Dr. W., #100 St. Petersburg, FL 33702 |
| Social | Facebook, Twitter, Instagram |
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 1988 (36 years) |
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| # of employees at HQ | 650 |
| Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises in the following US states: This company is offering new franchises in the following international regions: |
| # of Units | 143 (as of 2017) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Valpak Direct Marketing Systems Inc. franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
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$15,000 - $17,500 |
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Initial Investment
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$80,600 - $200,800 |
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Net Worth Requirement
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$150,000 |
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Cash Requirement
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$75,000 |
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Veteran Incentives
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Franchise and training fees waived; territory fee waived for dormant territories. |
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Term of Agreement
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10 years |
| Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
| Third Party Financing | Valpak Direct Marketing Systems Inc. has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
| On-The-Job Training | 44 hours |
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| Classroom Training | 67 hours |
| Ongoing Support |
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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| Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
| Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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Yes |
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
| # of employees required to run | 2 |
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Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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