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FranchiseConnectAMERICA’S BEST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY MAGAZINE

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2019 MEDIA KIT

OUR READERS ARE YOUR TOP PROSPECTS

ARE YOU REACHING THEM?

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AUDIENCE+REACHFranchiseConnect

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OUR AUDIENCE: THE FRANCHISE BUYER We are the most effective Franchise Magazine in the US because:

The Metropolitan Washington DC area is the most vibrant, fastest growing, and one of the wealthiest and recession proof regions in the country. This is the perfect place to have your franchise; investors want to be here.

This is the only printed magazine distributed to the core investor group in the DC area.The electronic version will be distributed nationwide.

The franchising industry produces $710 billion in total economic output, with 750,000 establishments.One new franchised business is opened every 8 minutes of every business day.One out of every 12 businesses are a franchised business.

A UNIQUE

25,000POTENTIAL INVESTOR AND ENTREPRENEUR

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WHY ADVERTISE WITH US?FranchiseConnect

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Aff ordable Pricing. We off er a variety of advertisement sizes and rates that fi t your budget.

Greater Distribution. Our magazine's print edition will be distributed in the Washington DC metropolitan area to the most affl uent leaders and places. Also, it will be distributed at franchise and business expos and conventions.The digital version will be distributed to national and international potential Investors.Our distribution model is diff erent from other publications.

Best ROI. We are targeting hard to reach specifi c groups so you can get the best resulting Return on Investment (ROI). Don’t think you can aff ord to advertise? Think again!

Free Magazine. The magazine is free so that it will reach more entrepreneurs.

Free ad design. Our award-winning designers professionally design your ad to be as unique as your business.

Color Sells! All ads in the magazine are in Full Color at no extra charge. Independent research confi rms it; color increases reader attention span by up to 82%. Decision-making improves by 70%. Reader retention increases by 78%. Get readers’ attention and get your message out!

Reputation. We have 35 years publishing experiences. We want to build a long-term, mutually benefi cial relationship with you – your success is our success!

Save advertisement budget. Purchase an ad for one year and save money. We will promote your franchises/services for one year long.

Better Known. We are living in a hi-tech age. You must be in front of your customer all the time. Otherwise, they will choose others. We promote your companies name through all possible mediums.

Quality Counts! Your ad is always shown in full color and printed on magazine quality, glossy paper. Not newsprint!

Best advertisement opportunities:Buy and Sell businessesEthnic MarketplacesHome Based BusinessesCommercial Real EstateOnline BusinessNew Ideas and ConceptsDistributorshipsLow Cost Business

We are targeting hard to reach specifi c groups so you can get the best Save advertisement budget. Purchase an

ad for one year and save money. We will

WHY ADVERTISE WITH US?We off er a variety of

advertisement sizes and rates that fi t your

Our magazine's print edition will be distributed in the Washington DC metropolitan area to the most affl uent leaders and places. Also, it will be distributed at franchise and business expos and conventions.The digital version will be distributed to national and international potential

Our distribution model is diff erent from

We off er a variety of advertisement sizes and rates that fi t your

Washington DC metropolitan area to the most affl uent leaders and places. Also,

to national and international potential

Our distribution model is diff erent from

OUR MAGAZINE GOES DIRECTLY INTO THE HANDS OF POTENTIAL INVESTORS

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CIRCULATIONFranchiseConnect

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OUR READERS ARE YOUR TOP PROSPECTS ARE YOU REACHING THEM?

Print MagazineThe magazine will be distributed to the Washington DC area's most affluent leaders and places.◗ Potential Investors & Entrepreneurs◗ Chamber of Commerces◗ Golf Clubs◗ Luxury Hotels◗ Country Clubs◗ Private jet terminals◗ Business-related high-level places◗ Ethnic MarketsDISTRIBUTION 15,000

Digital MagazineThe magazine is available in digital format, delivered to desktops and mobile devices. ◗ Attorneys◗ Franchise Owners/Franchisors◗ Franchisees◗ Suppliers/Services Providers ◗ Financial Consultants◗ C level Executives◗ Top Commercial RealtorsDISTRIBUTION 55,000

eNewsletterOur extensive email databaseDISTRIBUTION 5,000

BonusFranchise Connect Magazine will be distributed to Franchise and Business related expos and conventions.

70,000CIRCULATION

265,000READERSHIP

The magazine is published bi-monthly.

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EDITORIAL CALENDARFranchiseConnect

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JUL/AUG – SUMMER 2019Education Franchises Children’s Products and ServicesChildren’s ArtChildren’s ClothingChildren’s Education & TutoringChildren’s PartiesChildren’s Sports & FitnessPreschool & Day CareToys & Hobbies

PlusTOP 100 Education Franchises

SEP/OCT – FALL 2019Health & Fitness Franchises Athletic RecruitingGymHair Care & Beauty SalonJewelry, Fashion, & BeautyMartial ArtsMedicalMedSpa MedicalNutritionTanning SalonWeight Loss

Healthcare & Senior Care FranchisesMedicalMedSpa MedicalSenior & Home Healthcare

Sports & Recreation Franchises Athletic RecruitingBicycle & MotorcycleGolfPhotographySporting GoodsSports Leagues & Camps

PlusTOP 100 Fitness Franchises

NOV/DEC – LATE FALL 2019Food and Drink FranchisesBagelBakeryBar-Grill-PubBarbequeBurgerCafeCookie & Candy BusinessDeliEthnic FoodFast FoodFood TrucksFried ChickenHalal FoodHot Dog BusinessIce Cream & Frozen YogurtItalian Restaurant & PizzaKosher FoodJuiceMexican Restaurant & TacoNutritionPopcornPretzelQuick CasualSeafoodSmoothieSoup & SaladSub SandwichTea, Espresso, & CoffeeVending Machine DistributorshipWing

PlusTOP 100 Food and Drink Franchises

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PRINT AD SPECIFICATIONSFranchiseConnect

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FULL PAGEwith bleed

FULL PAGEno bleed

1/2 PAGEhorizontal

1/4 PAGE

1/2 PAGE

vertical

1/3 PAGEhorizontal

Full Page Spread

AD DIMENSIONS WIDTH HEIGHT

Full Page Bleed (includes add'l 1/8" that will be trimmed) 8.50" X 11.125"

2-Page Spread Bleed (includes add'l 1/8" that will be trimmed) 16.75" X 11.125"

Full Page (non-bleed, live area) 7.00" X 9.60"

2-Page Spread (non-bleed, live area) 15.25" X 9.60"

1/2 Page (vertical) 3.40" X 9.60"

1/2 Page (horizontal) 7.00" X 4.70"

1/3 Page 7.00" X 3.00"

1/4 Page 3.40" X 4.70"

MAGAZINE SIZE 8.25” X 10.875”

1/8” bleed Requirement beyond trim for bleed ads (will be cut off when book trims)

Page trim 8.25” x 10.875”

1/4” Safety margin for all text,logos, etc. (keep all critical infowithin 1/4” of page trim)

WHAT IS BLEED? Bleeds allow you to run artwork to the edge of a page. On a press, the artwork is printed on a large sheet of paper and then trimmed down to size.

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PRODUCTION INFORMATION FranchiseConnect

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File Formats for Submission

COMPLETED ADS:PRESS OPTIMIZED ORPDF-X-1A PDFs ARE REQUIREDIf the ad is intended to bleed, registration marks must be applied with an off set of 16 pt. In the PDF fi le, there must be a minimum of 1/8” bleed beyond the trim.

◗ Please convert all RGB & Pantone colors to CMYK.

◗ Ads created in Microsoft Word or other desktop publishing software cannot be accepted.

◗ All elements intended to bleed must be extended at least 1/8” beyond the edges of the document onto the pasteboard.

◗ All live text or images should be at least 1/4” from the trim.

◗ File must contain completed ad in the exact dimensions to be printed.

◗ If sending more than one ad, each ad should be a separate fi le.

◗ No camera-ready art will be accepted.

◗ Do not send JPEG or GIF fi les.

◗ All text should be saved at 100% Black.

◗ All images should be 300dpi or higher at 100% of fi nished size (no web images).

ADS NEEDING DESIGN WORK:Please supply ad copy, logo and images as a set. Design is free of charge.

◗ Ad copy: Word document, RTF fi le, or include in mail

◗ Logos: Vector EPS/AI or JPEG/TIFF at 300 dpi or larger*

◗ Photos: JPEG at 300 dpi or larger*

* Lower resolution fi les will not print correctly and will appear raterized.

All fi le materials can be sent to info@franchiseconnectmag.comFor much larger fi les please use www.wetransfer.com

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READY TO PLACE AN AD?FranchiseConnect

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ADVERTISING CONTACT

Suzanne ShuttyAdvertising Director

advertising@franchiseconnectmag.comphone: (703) 665-5507 main (703) 888-2503 offi ce (703) 407-0289 mobile

FRANCHISE CONNECT MAGAZINE

EDITORIAL INQUIRIESinfo@franchiseconnectmag.com

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