The Scout Guide

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What to know about The Scout Guide franchise? The Scout Guide is an advertising publication business, specializing in the production and distribution of high quality advertising guides. They are the exclusive publisher of The Scout Guide in select markets across the United States. The company’s business model is simple: they partner with great local businesses—the ones they use themselves and love to recommend to others—and help them reach new customers through The Scout Guide’s multi-platform marketing approach. This involves print, digital, and social media, as well as events and partnerships. The Scout Guide provides their franchisees with the exclusive right to publish The Scout Guide in their territory. The Scout Guide is based in Charlottesville, VA. Scroll down to learn more!How much does a The Scout Guide franchise cost?Are you wondering how much is a The Scout Guide franchise? Before starting a The Scout Guide franchise, it is important to know the franchise fee, working capital and other costs required to start the business.The minimum investment amount required to open a The Scout Guide franchise is $63,500 and can go all the way up to $70,000. Keep in mind, you should also allocate additional funds to live off of while the The Scout Guide business ramps up. This can take as little as 6 months to over 2 years depending on the franchise opportunity. You should speak to at least 5 The Scout Guide franchisees to understand the true cost of opening the franchise and how long it takes to: 1) start a The Scout Guide business 2) pass break even 3) hit significant income.After (and if) you pass the point of earning significant income from your The Scout Guide franchise, there may be enough margin to hire a day-to-day manager and work less hours in the business.