Card My Yard
We provide yard greeting services and related products through the Card My Yard concept. Our business creates festive, customized yard sign displays and messages for homes and businesses to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, holidays, and other special occasions. We serve homeowners, renters, and businesses with yards who want a temporary, personalized display for an event or celebration. Our operations are typically run from a home office with dry storage space for signs and equipment. We follow a standardized business system that guides how we design, set up, manage, and deliver each display.
Your franchise match score
Entertainment
Brand highlights
- CEOBenton Smith
- Headquarters2009 Ranch Road 620 N, Austin, TX, 78734
- Year founded2014
- Year started franchising2017
- IndustryEntertainment
- Locations open472 (+377 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$9,800 - $18,000
- Franchise fee$8,000
- RoyaltyRoyalty Fee An amount equal to 25% of your Gross Sales during the first 6 months following the Effective Date of your Franchise Agreement. Thereafter, an amount equal to the greater of: (a) 25% of your Gross Sales, or (b) the following minimum quarterly royalty amounts: (i) $825 per quarter during months 7 through 12 of your agreement, (ii) $1,500 per quarter during months 13 through 24 of your agreement, and (iii) $2,100 per quarter during each 12-month period thereafter.
- Brand fundMarketing Fund Currently $0. If implemented, an amount equal to the greater of: (a) one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the Card My Yard business’ monthly Gross Sales or (b) $25 per month in the first 12 months of your agreement; $40 per month in months 13 through 24; and $65 per month in each 12-month period thereafter. We may increase the required contribution amount on not less than 30 days’ written notice to you (up to a maximum of 2% of Gross Sales, subject to the monthly minimum payments).
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
Learn more about the Entertainment industry:
Entertainment franchises include movie theaters, bowling alleys, and escape rooms. This sector thrives on providing memorable experiences and leisure activities for individuals and families.
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2022-03-29
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Location data
| Total locations | 472 |
| Franchise locations | 470 |
| Corporate locations | 2 |
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