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Company Information
8800 North Street, Suite 117 Fishers, IN 46038
TownePost Network, Inc. is an Indiana corporation that was formed on March 23, 2014 and maintains its principal place of business at 8800 North Street, Suite 117, Fishers, IN 46038. We conduct business under the name “TownePost Network” and we do not conduct business under any other name. We began selling franchises in May 2016 and we operate two company owned outlets as of the issuance date. We have not and do not offer any franchise other than as described in this Disclosure Document. We do not have a parent company or any affiliates, but we have a predecessor, Britt Interactive LLC (“Britt Interactive”). Britt Interactive is an Indiana limited liability company formed on August 28, 2003. Britt Interactive initially began publishing the first monthly newsletter and magazine, Geist Community Newsletter, and website atGeist.com. In 2014, TownePost Network acquired all of the intellectual property rights then owned by Britt Interactive. Britt Interactive owns and operates two (2) franchised outlets and has operated these outlets since May 2016.
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
10/10
Earning Transparency
10/10
Investment Accessibility
10/10
Summary of potential earnings
$1,097,263 / unit
Average Gross Profit During 2021Retail Food
$1,741,238 / unit
Average Revenue During 2021Retail Food
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $140,000 Maximum: $170,000
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: $299,000 Maximum: $673,500
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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