THE SCOUT GUIDE
The Scout Guide franchise enables operators to establish and operate an advertising publication business specializing in the production and distribution of high-quality advertising guides under the 'The Scout Guide' or 'TSG' brands. Franchisees sell advertising space in these print guides to local businesses and distribute them to upscale consumers, with additional digital promotion via websites, social media, and newsletters. The business model relies on advertising revenue from primarily small businesses in developed markets, with year-round sales.
Franchise Costs
10% royalty + $100/mo national ad fund + $175/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
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How THE SCOUT GUIDE Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
THE SCOUT GUIDE Current | $132K – $317K | $50K | 10.0% | 93 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| RE/MAX | $37K – $337K | $35K | 1.0% | 2,994 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
Business Services Average 192 franchises | $121K – $291K | $47K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 192 Business Services franchises by location count.
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for THE SCOUT GUIDE franchisees (2022 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
3 SBA loans on record
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Franchisee Contacts
73 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a THE SCOUT GUIDE franchise ranges from $132,100 to $316,600. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 10.0% of gross sales.
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