Around Woodstock
Makes Publishing Debut

Around Woodstock, a franchise of Around Town Community Magazine, Inc., recently debuted its inaugural issue. The magazine is owned by Tracy and Herb Sims and Cherryl Greenman. This trio has an extensive business background. Herb and his wife, Tracy owned a nursery early in their marriage. After the nursery, Herb went into the restaurant business and became an operating partner with a restaurant group, which owns Arby's and Del Taco as well as others. He then operated a family business in Cherokee County. Upon retiring from this family business, Herb went into the ministry and is the pastor of Grace Life Church. Tracy has been an air traffic controller for the past 16 years, and Cherryl is the former editor of The TowneLaker and Sixes Living Magazine. Cherryl also has more than 28 years experience in the publishing industry.

Herb describes the partnership as the perfect combination of his business background, Tracy's administrative skills and Cherryl's editorial experience. "This is a once in a lifetime opportunity where everything came together perfectly," he said. Cherryl concurred and said, "This franchise opportunity has allowed me to branch out, and I look forward to working with Herb and Tracy."

Around Woodstock is distributed to more than 11,000 households and businesses in the Woodstock area. To advertise or for more information on Around Woodstock, please call Cherryl Greenman at (770) 924-3131.

Around Woodstock is Around Town Community Magazine's second non-company owned franchise. The first, Around Canton debuted in 2003. Franchise opportunities are still available in Acworth, Roswell, Alpharetta, Cobb County, Gwinnett County and many other areas. For those who have ever thought of owning their own business, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Around Woodstock Owners (left to right): Tracy Sims, Herb Sims and Cherryl Greenman.

With an Around Town Community Magazine franchise, an individual can publish a free, monthly community magazine, which provides local residents, business owners and newcomers with valuable and interesting community information. It's an ideal opportunity to become involved and become a leader in your community. The information shared in the magazines also helps to strengthen and builds a sense of community.

According to Gina Carr, Founder of The TowneLaker, Sixes Living and Around Town Community Magazines, "This is a great opportunity for someone who has either a sales or writing background." She also mentioned that it is the perfect opportunity for someone who already spends a lot of money on advertising, such as a real estate firm, insurance agency or mortgage company. The magazines provide the ideal advertising vehicle. She further pointed out that it's a great opportunity for those who have experienced or will experience downsizing.

Owning an Around Town Community Magazine franchise is easier than most think. The cost is a lot less than most other franchise opportunities - less than $50,000 for the initial start-up phase, including franchise fee, software, equipment, training and support. It's a business that can be started from home initially and requires only one or two employees to run.