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RSVP Publications

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the RSVP Publications system.

RSVP Publications
1156 NE Cleveland St.
Clearwater, FL 33755
800#: (800) 360-7787
Tel: (727) 442-4000
Fax: (727) 441-1315
E-mail: rsvp@rsvppublications.com
Web Site: www.rsvppublications.com
Contact: Mr. Dave Tropf, President


RSVP PUBLICATIONS, "direct mail to the upscale," is ideal for sales or marketing pros. RSVP regularly reaches 8 million of the most affluent homes in the U.S. With over 11,000 satisfied clients, we know what works and how to produce it to markets across the U.S. We offer extensive training that makes a new franchise buyer successful




Franchisor Background

Established: 1985
First Franchise: 1986
Franchise Units: 80
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 80

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 30 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 18 in CA, 9 in OH, 5 in FL

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NA SF; HB (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $30-60K
Total Investment: $35-70K+
Average Total Investment: $52K
Minimum Net Worth: $35K

Fees
>Franchise: $30K
>Average Franchise Fee: $30K
>Royalty: 7%
>Advertising: 0%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:NA
Lease Negotiation Assistance: NA
Cooperative Advertising: NA
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: N/R
On-Going Support: B,D,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Weeks in Tampa, FL.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: MW, NE


Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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