The Franchise Handbook will not be responsible for the quality of reproduction of any advertisement that is submitted for publication if it does not meet the specifications below.

Preferred Materials
We require digital files e-mailed (not to exceed 20mb) or sent on CD.  Large files may also be FTP'd. Computer production is done on a Macintosh system: Quark XPress™, Adobe Acrobat™, Adobe Illustrator™, Adobe Photoshop™ or Adobe InDesign™.

Preferred formats
Acceptable file formats are PDF, TIFF, EPS and JPEG.  All images must be at least 300 dpi.  Fonts must be included or converted to outlines.

4 Color: Please include color proof. Submit as above. When e-mailing, use Macintosh-compatible software in a TIFF, PDF or EPS file format. Please call for further information or for compatibility with IBM programs. Full page ads with full bleeds should measure 8"x10-7/8" with an additional 1/8" bleed on all sides.  Text should be at least 3/8" from trim edge of full bleed ads.

Mechanical Requirements
Printing Stock: Newsprint #30 / Glossy #40 (Coated)
Printing Process: Web Offset
Screens: 85 line on newsprint, 133 line on glossy and color
Trim Size: 8" x 10-3/4"
Binding: Perfect Bound
Cover Stock: #80 Coated enamel
Bleeds: Allow 1/8" trim around all bleed ads

Ready to place your ad? E-mail us at info@franchisehandbook.com