
30 million small businesses, with a $133 billion local advertising budget, are looking for ways to gain new, loyal customers. 13-20% of the U.S. population moves each year and needs to build new relationships and new routines in their new neighborhoods.
By offering these new residents in your area an introduction to these local businesses that you already know, you help build long-lasting connections that have a positive impact on your community. Recently featured on CNBC and Forbes, Welcomemat combines patented, state-of-the-art tracking and analytic technology with a passion for seeing local businesses grow and succeed.
Welcomemat Services was founded in 2003 and our low investment, work-from-home and recurring-revenue model is best suited for sales, marketing or real-estate-minded professionals who are interested in helping small businesses in their local communities.
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Welcomemat Services Franchisees come from all walks of life. Some of the qualities we look for:
Welcomemat Services is a leader in the $133 Billion local advertising industry
Founded in 2003, WMS has been recently featured on CNBC, Forbes and many other global news outlets.
Do you have a partner that is invested in your success?
"Phil and I were looking for an opportunity to do something for ourselves, rather than work for someone else. It was important to us to become Entrepreneurs and to make our company the most successful."
- Phil & Cynthia Knochel, Welcomemat Services franchisee, Columbus, OH.
"I chose Welcomemat Services because of the tremendous value proposition and the freedom to start something of my own."
- Peggy Gerber, Welcomemat Services franchisee, Seattle, WA.
Welcomemat Services is currently accepting inquiries from the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming, Washington, D.C.
Interested parties should have at least $30,000 in liquid capital to invest.
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