Stork News of America Franchise

Newborn announcement services and products

Stork News of America Inc. was founded in 1983 and began franchising in 1984. It has more than 135 locations in the United States and Canada. Stork News has an arrangement with Babies 'R' Us that places Stork News displays in all Babies 'R' Us units that are located in an area where a Stork News franchisee is present, thus offering franchisees automatic advertising. Stork News of America is based in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Please Note: The operators of Stork News of America, 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 Stork News of America website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Stork News of America franchise?

Total Investment: $10,000-$18,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $5,000-$10,000
Royalty Fee: $500-1.5K/yr.
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 1 year

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Stork News of America News

The Stork Is Now A Sign Of These Fertile Times...
Once upon an obstetrician's house call, the myth that the stork delivered babies into backyard cabbage patches was just that: a myth. These days, however, a hybrid creature part fact, part fancy-is popping up all over the posher parts of the city and suburbs. Landing on front walks, and loomin... more

The Stork News® Story: Our Beginning
Ideas, we all have them. But only a few possess the genius, timing, or the will necessary to manufacture a product nationwide from a simple idea. Cheryl Young is one of those rarities. Who would have thought that a brainstorm from the legend of the stork would trigger what has become a lucrative ... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Stork News of America open? 1983
When did Stork News of America start franchising? 1984

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	121	0	0	1
2004	140	1	0	1
2003	130	0	0	1
2002	137	1	0	1
2001	134	1	0	1

Expansion Plans

International:

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

Training
Available at franchisee's location

Support
Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet

Marketing
Co-op advertising

Business Operations

Franchise can be run from home.

0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

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

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Marketing skills

• Publications & Newspaper Franchise Opportunities
• Advertising & Marketing Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises Under $25K

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