RBM was founded in January, 2018 by Richard C. (“Calvin”) McNeely III and Zachariah (“Zach”) Yelle. The marketing concept was birthed while developing a marketing campaign for a restaurant in the Watertown, NY area. Now, RBM is franchising and wants YOU to join our franchise family!

Join the next revolution in advertising!

RunningBoards Marketing is the first franchise of its kind.

Our Digital Advertising Vehicles use high-impact LED screens to drive client messages straight to their target audience. The ads are mobile, customizable and trackable. Learn more about the costs, benefits, and available locations today!

Why Own A RunningBoards Marketing Franchise?

• Are you looking for a new opportunity that breaks away from traditional service-based businesses?
• Have you ever thought, “I want to be part of something that’s moving forward with technology?”
• Do you want to own a business that is simple to implement and doesn’t require a real estate lease or build-out?
• Do you find yourself dreaming of running a business that’s unique and exciting?

What is it Exactly that RunningBoards Marketing Does?

Everyone has a message that they want others to see: You display that message to the world. Whether that message is a company’s advertisement, a political campaign message, or even an embarrassing Happy 16th Birthday message parked in front of a high school, you drive people’s message pretty much wherever they need it seen.

But let’s face the facts, it’s 2019, and many messages are just lost in the noise.

Companies are buying radio ads that people often don’t hear because they change the station, or they listen to commercial free online services like Spotify and Pandora. Advertisers are spending thousands of dollars on billboards that people end up ignoring. And with all the competition for customers’ attention, it’s difficult for most to create ads that stand out from their competition's.

Long Story Short

RunningBoards Marketing is a key to overcoming these common obstacles in traditional out of home advertising.

How We Do It

Meet DAV (pronounced “dave”), our Digital Advertising Vehicle.

He provides our franchisees these unique advantages:

VISIBILITY

With DAV’s high-resolution LED displays it’s nearly impossible for your clients’ ad to be blocked, skipped or ignored.

MOBILITY

Drive clients’ message directly to wherever their audience works or plays.

CUSTOMIZATION

With our software, RBM Velocity, clients can easily adjust their messages as their target audience changes.

ACCOUNTABILITY

RBM Velocity also provides tracking reports of when and displayed.

Turnkey Franchise

• Three business model types:owner/operator, executive owner and semi-absentee candidates.
• Low start-up cost: range of start-up expense is $70,500 - $255,200.
• Base territory is approximately 125,000 people. Additional territories available (fees apply).
• The greater of 6% of gross revenues per month or $500 per month
• Be up and running in 3 - 4 weeks after signing franchise agreement.
• Net-worth requirements: $50,000 in liquid capital; a net worth of $150,000
• No need for brick and mortar to start up your initial operations. With our franchise, you can work from home.
• Support. It’s our pleasure to serve you.

To own a RunningBoards Marketing franchise you don’t need to lease space or pay for a build out. DAV will work just fine right from your driveway. In fact, that’s how this all started.

When you join our family, you’re not just getting a cutting-edge business, you’re part of a team who cares about your success and independence. And we have fun doing it.

Learn more about joining our RBM franchise family!