Our Town America
Our Town America, A Franchising Corporation
Company Information
13900 US 19 N Clearwater, Florida 33764
OUR TOWN AMERICA, A FRANCHISING CORPORATION is a Florida corporation, incorporated on August 2, 2004. Their principal business address is 13900 US 19 N, Clearwater, Florida 33764. They began offering franchises under the Our Town logo in December 2004 and in 2014 transitioned to the Our Town America logo.
We offer two types of franchises, unit franchises and regional development franchises. Unit franchisees operate franchised businesses under the: Our Town America logo that offer high quality, personalized direct mail marketing services and products that promote local businesses for distribution to individuals artd families that have indicated a change of address within the local community. These franchisees will solicit local businesses and sell them monthly direct mail marketing that is projduced and distributed exclusively by our affiliate Our Tovyn, Inc. (“OTI”)., As of December 31, 2018 there were 61 Owr-Town.unit franchisees.,
1 Ongoing Lawsuits
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
4/10
Earning Transparency
1/10
Investment Accessibility
6/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $48,499 Maximum: $48,499
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $64,399 Maximum: $87,709
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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