Scout Guide

$SGCDF500 #501
CategoryBusiness Services
SubcategoryPrinting/Marketing Services
ParentTSG Holding Company LLC
Founded2011
Completeness26/34 (76%)
Years in Business14
Began FranchisingOctober 2, 2012
HQCharlottesville, VA
Executives2
Main Phone(434) 466-3555
FDD IssuedApril 8, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
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Franchisor

Scout Guide, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of an advertising publication business specializing in the production and distribution of high-quality advertising guides.

Scout Guide, LLC is a Virginia limited liability company wholly owned by TSG Holding Company LLC. Key executives include Co-Founders Christy Ford and Susan Matheson, both serving since 2011.

Scout Guide, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of an advertising publication business specializing in the production and distribution of high-quality advertising guides.

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FranDeals Score
34-box data-completeness and quality rating
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Franchisee Health Score
Operator-side financial health signal
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Fees & Investment
Franchise fee, royalty, total startup cost (Items 5–7)
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Financial Strength & Stability
Current ratio, debt/equity, ROE, margins (Item 21)
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Item 19 — Financial Performance
Average unit revenue, revenue spread, payback
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Unit Count & Growth
Systemwide units and multi-year growth (Item 20)
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Outlet Trajectory
Openings, closures, survival & turnover rates
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Executive Team
Officers and directors (Item 2)
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Franchisee Roster
Current and former franchisee operators
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Litigation & Disclosures
Item 3 legal matters, Item 4 bankruptcy
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News & Peer Comparison
Recent signals and category benchmarks
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