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Card My Yard Franchise
Card My Yard is the original yard greeting service based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in making your BIG day even BIGGER.
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Amy Arnold and Jessica Stanley, both moms of three, met at a women’s Bible Study and quickly became friends. In October 2014, the two moms, along with their husbands, founded Card My Yard with the simple goal of serving families and making a positive impact in the community as small business owners. Now 450+ franchise locations are in operation across the United States, spreading joy every day. They are honored to share in celebrating milestone moments in others’ lives and hearing stories of great joy and accomplishment.
Card My Yard is a wonderful franchise opportunity that spreads joy in local communities through huge yard signs. The company helps people celebrate life’s joys and great moments. Card My Yard offers owners exclusive rights to do this in their community. The brand is proud to be 94% female-owned and offers a wonderful opportunity for a flexible side business to provide additional income to franchise owners.
Franchising with Card My Yard
Business Model
All Card My Yard franchise owners have exclusive rights to their territory to put out yard signs for customers. Local locations are there to spread joy through yard signs in their local communities.
Key Benefits
One of the main benefits of this franchise is the ability to make money as a side business. Very few franchise locations do this full-time. They are 94% female-owned and an ideal franchise for moms who would like a part-time business. Gross margins and payback times are top in the market.
Marketing Support
The corporate marketing team offers franchisees:
- Weekly marketing social media assets
- Event and holiday marketing assets (online and print)
- Engagement opportunity training
Regular best practices training for social media - Email marketing
- Facebook and Google PPC advertising
- Custom marketing design production on an as-needed basis
- Social platform for easier content sharing ROI tracking and reputation/listing maintenance
Training Programs
Franchisees receive comprehensive training and support programs with dedicated representatives that train, coach, and support franchisees from day one. The training program includes self-directed eLearning courses as well as one-on-one new location training and extensive support materials. Individualized coaching sessions throughout the first year and beyond, as needed, help ensure the best possible outcomes. Additionally, optional hot-topic training sessions are hosted bi-weekly plus in-person instruction for new locations.
Is there a Veterans Discount?
Card My Yard offers veterans a $1,000 discount.
Card My Yard Cost & Fees
Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Investment
The total estimated cost for establishing the business (including: franchise fee, fixed assets, inventory, deposits, other fees and costs, and the working capital required for initial start-up).
$8,000 - $19,800 -
Cash Requirement
Your liquid capital, or the cash you need on-hand in order to be able to enter into the franchise agreement.
$8,000
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More About Card My Yard
- Min. Cash Required: $8,000
- Total Startup Investment: $8,000 - $19,800
- Franchising Since: 2017
- Franchise Units: 508
Available Markets
United States:
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Canada:
AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT
International