Bingo Bugle Newspaper Franchise

Publication offering articles, listings and information on bingo

Robert Snowden started Bingo Bugle in 1980 to serve the needs of charitable bingo organizations, Native American bingo and other gaming establishments. The first newspaper was published in 1980, serving the Tacoma, Washington, area. Each newspaper contains news and feature stories about bingo and related topics, as well as ads for games. Bingo Bugle newspapers are read throughout North America. By 2000, the paper's circulation had surpassed 1 million.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Bingo Bugle Newspaper franchise?

Total Investment: $5,100-$11,500
Initial Franchise Fee: $1,500
Royalty Fee: 8%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 5 years

How to contact Bingo Bugle Newspaper

Bingo Bugle Newspaper
P.O. Box 527
Vashon, WA
98070

Phone: (206)463-5656
Toll Free: (800)327-6437
Fax: (206)463-5630

Website: Visit Website

Bingo Bugle Newspaper News

Hermes Private Equity In £28m Bingo Play
Hermes Private Equity (HPE) has acquired bingo operator Mayfair Gaming from Risk Capital Partners for an undisclosed sum, believed by industry sources to be between £26m and £28m. HPE, the private equity arm of Hermes Pensions Management, said it planned to grow the business through a niche roll... more

Bingo For Teens
The Pratt Teen Center will be open for middle school students from 7 to 9 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday nights. No special activities are planned for Friday, March 31; therefore no admission charge is requested. April 1 will be a bingo night. A $3 donation is requested. ... more

Is Senator For Or Against Bingo Proposal?
ADVERTISEMENT In reference to the Friday, March 24 edition of The Baxter Bulletin editorial by Thomas Garrett, who reported the vote for Amendment 1 to legalize bingo and raffles in the state of Arkansas. Sen. Shawn Womack voted "present." I would like to have a reason for his not... more

Online-bingo.com Is Growing Every Day
Online-bingo.com has made it through yet another year and is now considered to be one of the best and fastest bingo resources on the net. It was launched with the goal of having the most up-to-date and relevant content and information about bingo and today, two years later, it has surpassed this... more

Road To Casino Paved With Bingo Cards
Margaret says when you live alone you have to get out. "Otherwise it's so boring you go nuts." Margaret Houser from Park River, N.D., was my seatmate when I took the blue-and-white Super Highways Tour Bus to the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn., on a day late in March. The bus ... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Bingo Bugle Newspaper open? 1981
When did Bingo Bugle Newspaper start franchising? 1983

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate
2005 61 1 0 0
2004 59 1 0 0
2003 61 1 0 0
2002 61 2 0 0
2001 60 2 0 0

Expansion Plans

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Wyoming,

International: Canada,

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
Training w/regional manager or headquarter office
Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet
Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks

Business Operations

Franchise can be run from home.

16% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:
  • Outgoing personality required
  • Listing Tags

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    COMPANY INFORMATION
    Bingo Bugle Newspaper

    Bingo Bugle Newspaper
    P.O. Box 527
    Vashon, WA
    98070

    Phone: (206)463-5656
    Toll Free: (800)327-6437
    Fax: (206)463-5630

    Website: Visit Website

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