Discovery Map

$DMSPF500 #479
CategoryBusiness Services
SubcategoryAdvertising Services
Locations116
Franchisee Count73
Franchise Fee$25,000
Item 7 Low$29,250
Item 7 Midpoint$32,775
Item 7 High$36,300
Royalty Fees10% of total Gross Sales of printed advertising, except 25% of Gross Sales of Website Ads.
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open4
ParentDiscovery Map International, Inc.
Founded1993
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business32
Began Franchising1993
HQWaitsfield, VT
Executives2
LinksWeb
Main Phone(802) 316-4060
FDD IssuedDecember 1, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 🔒
Franchisor

Discovery Map International, Inc. franchises the right to operate a Discovery Map Franchised Business, which offers a multi-media alternative advertising program in the form of illustrated tourist and visitor information maps supported by advertising space purchased by restaurants, resorts, retail stores, local attractions and other tourist-based businesses in the community.

Franchisees must have a full-color inkjet or laser printer and a computer system that meets specific operating system and browser requirements. The estimated cost for the computer system ranges from $500 to $1,200, with annual maintenance costs around $250.

Discovery Map International, Inc. franchises the right to operate a Discovery Map Franchised Business, which offers a multi-media alternative advertising program in the form of illustrated tourist and visitor information maps supported by advertising space purchased by restaurants, resorts, retail stores, local attractions and other tourist-based businesses in the community.

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