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Nancy Weingartner is a master of the celebrity interview, pulling interesting tales out of everyone from NBA legend Shaq to Saints’

quarterback Drew Brees. Her second favorite gig is traveling the world, leading trade missions of franchisors looking to expand in global locales. Ask her about her latest run-in with TSA and the hand lotion that incriminated her.

Tom Kaiser is a curious reporter who knows his way around heavy-duty industries like powersports and auto aftermarket, and

is quickly adding franchise niches to his repertoire. Check out his recent cover story on the next generation of franchisors, for example. A people person, Tom enjoys working a trade show floor, too, so be sure to visit with him at the next franchise expo.

Mary Jo Larson edited the first issue of Franchise Times, 16 years ago, and now sits at the helm as publisher. With one of the best Rolodexes in the business, she forms deep relationships with clients who have become friends, and gains the trust of fascinating people who will share their stories. Watch her in action at our annual conferences, where she is a popular and tireless emcee.

PUBLISHER/

VICE PRESIDENT

Nicholas Upton is the newest addition to our editorial team, and he’s diving deep into the restaurant business for both Franchise

Times and our sister publication, the Restaurant Finance Monitor. An accomplished photographer, too, he enjoys capturing candid personal moments and natural landscapes.

Beth Ewen has 25 years under her belt as a business journalist, including a dozen years as a business owner, which makes her understand particularly well the entrepreneurs she loves to cover. Beth is the creative force behind many new Franchise Times projects, such as Dealmakers and Fast and Serious, and she’s always happiest dreaming up something new to dazzle readers.

REPORTER

■ Mary Jo’s favorite franchise: those new blow-out bars, for fabulous hairstyles.

■ Nancy has visited more than 26 countries in the last eight years and reported back to our readers.

■ Tom likes to ride ATVs and snowmobiles, and used to write about them for a living.

■ Beth’s favorite story of all time: the making of the world’s largest hamburger.

■ Nicholas has one rule for new restaurants: Wait a month. If there’s still a crowd, it’s probably worth the line.

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CONTENTSABOUT OUR READERS ...................................................................... 4

ABOUT THE MARKET ....................................................................... 5

WHY MAGAZINES?........................................................................... 6

SIGNATURE RESEARCH .................................................................... 7

CONFERENCES ................................................................................. 8

ANNUAL DIRECTORIES ..................................................................... 9

FRANCHISETIMES.COM ............................................................ 10-11

EDITORIAL CALENDAR / EXTRA DISTRIBUTION .........................12-13

DISPLAY AD RATES & SIZES / AD REP BIOS ............................. 14-15

BOOK OF BRANDS AD RATES & SIZES ........................................... 16

INSERT OPTIONS / CLASSIFIEDS .................................................... 17

POPULAR OPTIONS:

• FOR FINANCIAL ADVERTISERS ............................................. 18

• FOR ATTORNEYS, CONSULTANTS & TECH PROVIDERS ......... 19

SEALS OF APPROVAL ..................................................................... 20

DISPLAY SPECS / HOW TO SUBMIT MATERIALS ........................... 21

POLICIES / STAFF LISTINGS ........................................................... 22

On the Cover:

ADVERTISING RATES & OPPORTUNITIES

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POWERFUL READERS

Movers and shakers of franchising

COMPELLING CONTENT

Reported by pros with flair

ENGAGED AUDIENCES

Ready to act upon your message

A. Dave Anderson, Famous Dave’s founder, now launching Jimmie’s Old Southern BBQ

B. Karim Webb, Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee

C. Jibu, a young clean-water franchise in Africa

D. Pat Sajak, Wheel of Fortune and Great American Deals

E. Gina Butler, Gigi’s Cupcakes


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ABOUT OUR READERSThe readers of Franchise Times are powerful people with purchasing clout:

They rely on Franchise Times to grow bigger brands and larger operations:

23,000+ targeted franchise owners and executives

65%are upper-level

executives—CEOs, CFOs, COOs,

presidents and the like

71%have a college

degree or higher

50%of our readers are franchisees

41%of our readers are franchisors

26%of those have 99

or more units

80%of those are multi-

unit operators


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ABOUT THE MARKETWe track the Top 200 franchise systems, a big market spanning the globe:

We rank the largest U.S. restaurant franchisees as they gain in stature:

$583BILLION

total systemwide sales

$31BILLION

total overall sales

480,397 worldwide units

23,177total units, including:

31 of the largest Applebee’s franchisees

13 of the top McDonald’s owners22 giant

Burger King owners

37 of the largest Taco Bell franchisees

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WHY MAGAZINES?Print magazine advertising inspires action, with more than 60 percent of readers considering purchasing, visiting an advertiser’s website, and more.*

Print magazines rank No. 1 or 2 in reaching influential consumers.*

Contrary to what some may think, younger adults are the heaviest consumers of print magazines: 95 percent of those under 25 compared with 91 percent of all adults.*

Magazine brands endure: More than 180 print magazines have thrived for more than 15 years. (Only 13 TV programs can say the same.)*

*Source: The Magazine Media Factbook 2015, produced by MPA.


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SIGNATURE RESEARCHSix exclusive projects draw extra readership—so advertisers gain, too:

Only in Franchise Times, ranking of the smartest-growing franchise systems in the U.S.

Annual list of the top attorneys in franchising, plus insights into who’s who.

2016 2016

The biggest deals and dealmakers in franchising, including a gala awards event and cover story.

A one-stop guide to franchising in a single country, with handy facts and resources.

AUGUST

APRIL

APRIL

MARCH

OCTOBER

Our exclusive ranking of the nation’s largest 200 restaurant franchisees.

EVERYISSUE

The biggest ranking of the year: 500 franchise systems ranked by worldwide revenue, with deep industry sector analysis.

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CONFERENCESPosition your services front and center with franchising’s heavy-hitters:

Deliver your message to 2,400+ restaurant and finance dealmakers:

The Franchise Finance & Growth Conference is the place where lenders, investors and other financiers meet decision-makers seeking

to finance their systems—and get to know sponsors and exhibitors face-to-face in an intimate setting. A highlight is the annual Franchise Times Dealmakers awards luncheon, a prime sponsorship opportunity for law firms, investment bankers and other M&A experts. Presented each spring.

The Restaurant Finance & Development Conference is known as the premier restaurant industry deal-making event, each year drawing sold-out crowds who come to get business done. Now in its 27th year, the conference brings together financiers, bankers, real estate experts and more with franchisors, multi-unit restaurant owners and executives. For companies wishing to reach growing restaurant businesses, this is a must-sponsor event. Presented each November.


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ANNUAL DIRECTORIESReach prospective franchisees in the Book of Brands, with 40,000+ copies a year:

BOOK OF BRANDSDesigned to attract the experienced franchise operator, our newly launched Book of Brands includes a listing of franchise opportunities, plus three-sizes of combination ads and advertorials. In addition, there will be Franchise Times’ informative and lively how-to editorial.

The 8.5” x 12” books are polybagged to the March and September issues and online 24/7.

Spring ad close: 1/29/16

Spring materials deadline: 2/5/16

Fall ad close: 7/29/16

Fall materials deadline: 8/5/16

Get noticed in the Vendor Directory, where franchise execs find top providers:

Become a trusted resource for finance and real estate needs, online 24/7.

VENDOR DIRECTORYComprehensive listing of attorneys, consultants, technology vendors, business and IT outsourced services, finance and real estate, plus many more crucial services for franchises. Inserted in the October issue and online year around.

Ad close: 8/26/16

Materials deadline: 9/2/16

Rates & sizes: Call Lucas Wagner, 612.296.7186, or Mary Jo Larson, 612.767.3208; or see page 14 for additional contact info.

FINANCE & REAL ESTATE DIRECTORYDetailed listing of lenders, banks, venture capitalists, real estate services, private equity and other financial services.

Ad close: 8/3/16

Materials deadline: 8/10/16

Rates & sizes: Call Mary Jo Larson, 612.767.3208, or see page 14 for additional contact info.

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FRANCHISETIMES.COMOur online audience is educated, affluent and growing quickly:

Post white papers on our website to showcase your expertise year around:

50%increase in unique visitors

(from June 2014)

30%increase in page views

(from June 2014)

$150,000household income

average

50%have graduate-school

education

Your articles stay in front of readers for an entire year.

We promote your white papers via email.

Contact info from readers goes directly to the writer.

Contact your sales rep for pricing (see pages 14-15).


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Three newsletter are delivered to readers via email every month. Both contain the latest development agreements, plus news. Contact with readers in a newsy format is a win for advertisers.

Starting at $500 per full banner 468 X 60px

Deliver your message to 17,000 in-boxes with our popular new e-newsletters:

Reach engaged readers 24/7 on our home page, where FT writers blog copiously:

Half-page: 300 x 600px

12-month: . $510/mo. 6-month: .. $613/mo. 3-month: .. $716/mo.

Medium rectangle: 300 x 250px


Leaderboard 728 x 90px


Please submit either a jpeg or gif file that is no larger than 45k.


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• Quick-Service Restaurants

• POS and iPad Technology

• Franchise Development Consulting

• Signage & Equipment

Ad Close: 12/31/15

Materials Due: 1/8/16

• Fast & Serious: Exclusive ranking of the smartest-growing franchisors

• Expanded Franchise Finance Section

• Real Estate/Site Selection

Ad Close: 2/1/16


• Casual & Family Dining Restaurants

• Medical & Health Franchises

• Restaurant 200: Exclusive ranking of the largest restaurant franchisees

Ad Close: 7/1/16


• Retail Franchises

• Automotive Aftermarket Franchises

• Special Finance Issue with Finance & Real Estate Directory

Ad Close: 8/3/16


FEBRUARY MARCH

AUGUST SEPTEMBER

EDITORIAL CALENDAR

• Chain Restaurants

• 20 to Watch

• Health, Nutrition & Fitness Franchises

• Living Large* (how to build a better franchise system)

Ad Close: 12/1/15


• Consumer & Business Services Franchises

• FT Dealmakers: Best M&A deals in franchising

• Legal Eagles: Top franchise attorneys list

Ad Close: 3/1/16


• Chain Restaurants

• Kids/Education Franchises

• Real Estate Trends

• Customer Loyalty/ POS Software

Ad Close: 4/1/16


• Sandwich Chains

• Hotels & Hospitality

• Veterans in Franchising

• Outsourcing: Accounting & HR Services

Ad Close: 5/3/16


JANUARY

APRIL MAY

JUNE/JULY

IN EVERY ISSUE• Living Large* (how to build

a better franchise system)

• Country Profile and International section

• Finance, Real Estate & Law

• Executive Ladder (promotions and appointments)

• Family Business (operating a business with relatives)


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• Top 200: Ranking the 500 largest franchise systems

• Restaurant Finance & Development Conf. Preview

• Tax Planning for end-of-year

Ad Close: 9/1/16


• Fast-Casual Restaurants

• Senior Services Franchises

• Top 10 Legal Cases

• Real Estate Tools

Ad Close: 10/3/16


OCTOBER

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

Extra DistributionWe’ll be taking the following issues on the road to these shows and conferences, so advertisers will gain bonus exposure.

FEBRUARY• Franchise Expo South

Feb. 11-13, Houston

• International Franchise Association Convention Feb. 20-23, San Antonio

MARCH (+BOOK OF BRANDS)• Franchise Finance

& Growth Conference March 14-16, Las Vegas

• National Restaurant Association Show/Hotel & Motel Show May 21-24, Chicago

• International Franchise Expo June 16-18, New York

• Women’s Foodservice Forum March 13-16, Dallas

MAY• National Restaurant Association

Show/Hotel & Motel Show May 21-24, Chicago

JUNE/JULY• International Franchise Expo

June 16-18, New York

SEPTEMBER (+BOOK OF BRANDS)• National Association

of Convenience Stores Oct. 18-21, Atlanta

• Restaurant Finance & Development Conference Nov. 14-16, Las Vegas

• West Coast Franchise Expo Oct. 18-21, Los Angeles

OCTOBER (+VENDOR DIRECTORY)• National Association

of Convenience Stores Oct. 18-21, Atlanta

• Restaurant Finance & Development Conference Nov. 14-16, Las Vegas

• West Coast Franchise Expo Oct. 18-21, Los Angeles

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER• Restaurant Finance

& Development Conference Nov. 14-16 Las Vegas

POPULAR COLUMNS• The Pipeline (notable

development deals)

• Continental Franchise Review® (legal and public policy cases)

• International franchising

• Exit Interview (out-and-about in the franchise world)


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Mary Jo Larson’s clients are the heavy-hitters in finance, banking, private equity and real estate. She

values long-term relationships and news about everybody’s family.

612.767.3208 [email protected]

Lucas Wagner enjoys aiding his sophisticated clients in law, accounting, technology and other services. He’s also busy

with a growing family.


Kevin Pietsch, known for his gift of gab, generosity and sincere dedication to his advertisers, helps

franchisors craft the perfect campaign.


DISPLAY ADVERTISING

Preferred Position: Special positions are guaranteed at a 10% premium to standard ad ver tis ing rates.

Premium Positions 10x 6x 3x 1xInside Front (Full page) ............................................................................$7,120 ................ $7,838 ................ $9,316 .............. $10,280

Inside Back (Full page) ...........................................................................$6,989 ................ $7,709 ................ $9,139 .............. $10,089

Outside Back (Full page) ......................................................................... $7,323 ................$8,064 ................$9,571 .............. $10,570

Table of Contents (Full page) ..................................................................$6,795 ................ $7,494 ................$8,876 ................ $9,803

Opposite Publisher's Column (Full page) ..............................................$6,795 ................ $7,494 ................$8,876 ................ $9,803

Subscription Card ................................................................................... $7,000 ................ $7,800 ................$9,200 ...............$10,100

Display 10x 6x 3x 1x2 Page Spread ......................................................................................$10,537 .............. $11,594 .............. $13,717 ............... $15,147

Full Page .................................................................................................$5,855 ................$6,441 ................ $7,620 ................ $8,415

Junior Page .............................................................................................$4,660 ................ $5,128 ................$6,045 ................ $6,660

1/2 Page (Vertical or Horizontal) .............................................................$3,293 ................$3,602 ................$4,210 ................ $4,621

1/3 Page (Vertical or Horizontal) .............................................................$2,647 ................$2,836 ................$3,295 ................ $3,546

1/4 Page (Square, Horizontal-1 or Horizontal-2)......................................$1,922 ................$2,072 ................$2,380 ................ $2,587

1/6 Page (Square or Horizontal) .............................................................. $1,457 ................$1,559 ................ $1,760 ................ $1,902

1/8 Page (Square or Horizontal) ..............................................................$1,234 ................$1,306 ................ $1,457 ................ $1,559

Contact your sales rep:

FRANCHISE

Brands Service

ProvidersFinanciers


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1⁄8 page square

4.625" x 3"

1⁄6 page horizontal 9.375” x 2”

1⁄6 page square

4.625” x 4”

1⁄4 page horizontal–2 9.375” x 3”

1⁄8 page horizontal

7” x 2”

Full page 10” x 12.75”

Bleed: 10.50” x 13.25”

Live Area: 9.5” x 12.25”

2 page spread 20” x 12.75”

Bleed: 20.50” x 13.25” Live Area: 19.5” x 12.25”

1⁄4 page horizontal–1

7” x 4”


1⁄3 page vertical

4.625” x 8”


1⁄4 page square

4.625” x 6”

1⁄2 page vertical

4.625” x 12”

Junior page 7” x 9”

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Junior page 7.625” x 6”

1/2 page 7.625” x 5”

1/8 page 3.75”

x 2.375”

1/4 page 3.75” x 5”

1/3 page 7.625”

x 3.375”

Full page 8.375” x 10.875”

Bleed: 8.875” x 11.375”

Live Area: 7.875” x 10.375”

12-month: ..... $9,995 6-month: ...... $5,595

1/6 page 7.625” x 1.75”

12-month: ..... $2,995 6-month: .......$1,595

12-month: ..... $2,395 6-month: .......$1,295

12-month: ..... $6,995 6-month: ...... $3,895

12-month: ..... $4,995 6-month: ...... $2,995

12-month: ..... $3,895 6-month: .......$2,195

Full page12-month: .................................. $12,695 6-month: ..................................... $6,995 Outside Back Cover*

12-month: .................................. $16,495 6-month: ..................................... $8,995

Inside Front Cover* 12-month: .................................. $15,795 6-month: ..................................... $8,695

Inside Back Cover* 12-month: .................................. $14,995 6-month: ..................................... $8,395

Preferred Placement

*Premium placement, only one available per issue

BOOK OF BRANDSAD RATES & SIZES


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Polybagging your insert for the entire subscription base ....................................$9,500

For half the subscription base or specific geographical area ....................................... $7,200

For one-fourth of the subscription base or smaller geographical area ........................................ $4,100

• Includes bagging production cost and postage up to 3 oz.

• Almost any flat piece and many other options (contact us in advance of mailing to ensure compatibility).

• Pieces must be at mail house by materials deadline.

Tip-in ............................................................................... $7,900

• Includes insertion cost and postage up to 3 oz.

• Almost any flat piece of literature (contact sales rep for close dates to ensure compatibility).


• Preferred position not available.

Stitch-in optionsSubscription card (4-color) ..............See rate card on page 14

• A 8.5” x 8.5” full-color card, include 0.25” bleed.

• Opposite panel from the subscription card.

• Includes all print, postage and bindery costs.

• Materials are due on the first of the month preceding the issue.

Advertising on stitch-in cards (supplied by advertiser) .................................................$6,500

• Must be light card stock.

• Minimum size is 5” x 3” (width x height) plus minimum 3” flap.

• Largest size is 10” x 12.75” (width x height) plus minimum 3” flap and 0.1875” extra on 3 sides.


Show-only distribution issues**Belly band .......................................................................$3,200

• A 22” x 4” (width x height) full-color band around the issues, distributed only at specified shows (add 0.125” to all sides for full bleed).

• Set-up, printing, application and distribution included.

• Contact sales rep for availability as opportunities are limited to first come, first served.

Cover card—Show distribution ..................................... $3,100

• A 4.25” x 5.50” full-color card.

• Set-up, printing, application and distribution included.

• Contact sales rep for availability as opportunities are limited to first come, first served.

Inserts for show distribution ......................................... $1,000

• Up to 8.5” x 11”

• Does not include printing or set-up. Pieces are supplied by customer.

• Most literature pieces can be used. Contact sales rep for verification.

• Material must be sent to Franchise Times no less than 3 weeks prior to event.

INSERT OPTIONS

This could be the start of something bigSmall spaces lead to BIG opportunities. Advertise your opportunity in Franchise Times classifieds. Call (612) 767-3200 to place your classified ad today.

$35 per 35 characters, 1X $30 per 35 characters /month, 3X**See editorial calendar on page 13 for distribution

at specific shows.

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

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Cover all the bases by adding multiple touchpoints to reach top prospects:

POPULAR OPTIONS:FOR FINANCIAL ADVERTISERS

Our new format mingles franchisors with lenders—and directly delivers sponsors’ messages

WHITE PAPERSA smart way to show your expertise, and provide a resource for customers

Sponsors gain access to the M&A crowd via a gala awards luncheon and editorial project

The premier event for restaurant moguls—book early for prime placement


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For maximum results, keep your brand top-of-mind with decision-makers:

POPULAR OPTIONS:FOR ATTORNEYS, CONSULTANTS & TECH PROVIDERS

Engaged audience of franchisors

and multi-unit franchisees

— Franchise Times display ads

— Advertorials (special placements for legal, international, etc.)

— Vendor Directory listing

— Cover card/Show-specific ads

— Book of Brands advertising

— Banner ads

— White papers

— E-newsletter sponsorship

— Dealmakers awards luncheon

— Franchise Finance & Growth Conference

— Restaurant Finance & Development Conference

— Top 200 Restaurant Franchisees

— Top 200 + 300 Franchise Systems

Sponsorships/Events

Digital presence

Print editions

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SEALS OF APPROVAL

Jersey Mike’s values our partnership with Franchise Times. When it comes to franchising, they are always on the forefront with the latest news & stories throughout the industry. Whether you have seen our insert cards in Franchise Times magazine, clicked on our banner ad on franchisetimes.com, read our re-tweets of their writers and editors on Twitter, or enjoyed one of our mouthwatering subs while exhibiting at their Restaurant Finance & Development Conference, we believe having a presence in Franchise Times’ media outlets is an important part of our advertising strategy year after year.

—Brian Sommers, Jersey Mike’s

At Regions Bank, we feel the publication is of the highest quality and is a reliable and credible source of information. Our relationship with Franchise Times and its affiliates and related conferences are a key part of our go-to-market strategy.

—Robert Daniel, Regions Bank

BLAST825 Pizza chose to partner with Franchise Times to attract the sophisticated, multi-unit restaurant operator. A presence in their various media outlets will continue to be a key part of our franchise recruitment program.

—Stacy Soderstrom,

BLAST825 Pizza

We cherish our world-class advertisers, who return the compliment:

PLUS, we’re audited by BPA Worldwide, so everyone can trust our audience numbers. BPA each year verifies our subscriber data to provide assurance to media buyers.

As the head of sales and marketing for a number of national finance companies, I have used every form of marketing there is—direct mail, email blasts, social marketing—and I have spent more money on advertising than I can count. When I look back at everything I’ve done, I can honestly tell you that I got the greatest return on my investment by advertising in Franchise Times. There were three keys to our success in advertising with your firm: repetition, consistent messaging, and the size and placement of the ads. As a national lender to the QSR and fast-casual franchise restaurant niche, I cannot think of a more targeted publication to be in.

—William Johnson, TCF Franchise Finance

Advertising with Franchise Times has been one of the best investments that my firm has made. These advertisements have brought me several new franchise clients and have paid for themselves over and over.

—Michael Drumm, Drumm Law


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DISPLAY SPECSTo ensure your ad looks the way you expect and for us to meet our printer’s requirements, please follow the guidelines below. If you have questions, please call the graphics department at 1-800-528-3296 and ask for senior designer Joe Veen, [email protected].

Accepted media

CD, DVD, USB Thumbdrive

Accepted file formatsPDF/X-1a files. For instructions on creating a press-ready PDF, contact our graphics department.

Do not include printer’s marks (registration marks, crop marks, trim marks, etc.)

Graphics• All graphic elements must be in grayscale or CMYK

color space.

• All graphic elements (images, logos, etc.) should have a minimum resolution of 266 dpi.

• Scale or reduce graphic elements no more than 20% in your layout software.

Fonts• 6-point type is the minimum recommended for legibility.

• Please do not use the stylization palette to bold, italicize, add a drop shadow or outline your fonts. Doing so may slow output and cause font defaulting. Franchise Times is not responsible for the final appearance if the style palette is used.

• When creating artwork in Abobe Illustrator, convert all type to outlines.

Color• All files must be submitted in grayscale or four-color

process (CMYK) color space.

• Large areas of black should be set to “rich” black (C:50 M:50 Y:50 K:100). This ensures that blacks won’t appear faded.

Color proofingA SWOP certified or contract color proof should be submitted for accurate color output. Franchise Times cannot be responsible for the final output of an ad unless a SWOP certified or contract proof is provided by the client.

Graphic designFranchise Times provides ad design and layout, including typesetting, composition, artwork, reverses, etc. billed at $100 per hour. Any design work must be submitted by the advertising close date (see editorial calendar for specific dates).

Material submission instructionsAd and insert submissions must be submitted in an electronic format. No other formats will be accepted.

Ship digital ad/insert materials to:Franchise Times 2808 Anthony Lane South Minneapolis, MN 55418

Color proofs and media will not be returned unless requested.

E-mail digital materials to:[email protected]

Advertising materials can be e-mailed provided all elements are included. We have an 8 MB maximum. Please stuff or zip all files. For larger files, see below. A color contract proof should be forwarded with all ad submissions.

Posting files to the webAll files up to 50MB can be posted to our website at http://files.franchisetimes.com/files. Anyone with Internet access can use the site. Please contact your sales representative for complete details. This site is user and password protected.

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POLICIES/STAFFGeneral informationFranchise Times is published 10 times per year: January, February, March, April, May, June/July, August, September, October and November/December. Franchise Times is a trade magazine (10” x 12.75”) printed on heat-set, four-unit, web-offset presses and saddle stitched. Franchise Times also offers four supplements that accept advertising: Franchise Times Top 200 Reprint Booklet; Franchise Times Vendor Directory; Franchise Finance and Real Estate Directory; Franchise Times Book of Brands, Franchise Opportunities for the Experienced Operator.

DiscountsThe discounts on the rate card are for frequency in ser tions. Insertions must be completed in consecutive issues to qualify for a discount.

Terms & conditionsInvoices are due and payable in full upon receipt. Publisher looks to the advertising agency placing the insertion order for payment, but Publisher reserves the right to hold the advertising agency and the advertiser jointly and separately liable for payment, and the agency agrees on its own behalf and on behalf of the advertiser to this responsibility. Interest shall accrue at the rate of 1.5 percent per month, or the highest rate permitted by law if lower, on all unpaid charges. In the event of nonpayment, Publisher may recover all costs of collection, including reasonable attorneys’ fees. Advertiser/agency agrees that Publisher may bring collection action in federal or state court in Minnesota, and consents to the jurisdiction of any such court. Publisher warrants that the work shall be in accordance with accepted industry standards. Publisher makes no other warranty, express or implied. Publisher’s liability shall be limited to the total amount payable to Publisher under this agreement. In no event shall Publisher be liable for special, incidental, indirect or consequential damages, including lost profits. This agreement is the entire agreement between the parties on this subject matter and can only be amended in writing, signed by both parties.

CancellationsNo cancellations can be accepted after an issue closing date. When canceling their advertisement, clients who do not fulfill their discounted multiple insertion as agreed must pay the difference between the full price and the discounted price.

Staff ContactsPublisher/Vice President: Mary Jo Larson [email protected]

Editor-in-Chief: Beth Ewen [email protected]

Editor-at-Large: Nancy Weingartner [email protected]

Assistant Editor: Tom Kaiser [email protected]

Staff Writer: Nicholas Upton [email protected]

National Sales Director: Kevin Pietsch [email protected]

National Sales Manager: Lucas Wagner [email protected]

Web Marketing: Adam Griepentrog [email protected]

Sales Assistant/Webmaster: Jenny Raines [email protected]

Senior Graphic Designer: Joe Veen [email protected]

Production Manager: Abbi Nawrocki [email protected]

To Contact Franchise Times: Franchise Times Corp. 2808 Anthony Lane South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418 Phone: 612.767.3200 Fax: 612.767.3230

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