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Discovery Map

Community map and local business advertisement

In communities across the United States, visitors and newcomers are becoming acquainted with local landmarks and businesses with the help of Discovery Maps. The company, which was founded in 1987, publishes brochures with one side featuring a full-color map of the community, highlighting major streets, points of interest and advertisers. The other side includes listings and display ads from advertisers. Advertisers pay to have their business listed in the Discovery Map, which is free to consumers.

Please Note: The operators of Discovery Map, may not have verified the accuracy of the Franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Discovery Map website.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Discovery Map Franchises?

Total Investment: $40,300-$54,300
Initial Franchise Fee: $20,000-$30,000
Royalty Fee: 0
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: 1/3 of franchise fee

How to contact Discovery Map

Discovery Map News

Discovery Map International Meeting The Needs Of Both Visitors And Local Businesses
Meeting the needs of both visitors and local businesses, Discovery Map International has transformed the traditional grid-like map into a fun and functional, illustrated interpretive map that captures the essence of travel locations all across the United States. "We show the way around commun... more

Discovery Map Illustrates Cities, Guides Entrepreneurs
Meeting the needs of both visitors and local businesses, Discovery Map International has transformed the traditional grid-like map into a fun and functional, illustrated interpretive map that captures the essence of travel locations all across the United States. “We show the way around com... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Discovery Map open? 1987
When did Discovery Map start Franching? 1999

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	26	0	0	3
2004	17	0	0	4
2003	14	0	0	6
2002	11	0	0	9
2001	12	0	0	6

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Franchise can be run from home.

8% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Marketing skills

Related Franchise Categories

• Advertising & Marketing Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $25K to $50K

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