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The Visual Image Franchise

Preschool and pet photography

Paul Holman founded Visual Image in 1984 after leaving his job as a photographer with a small portrait company. Intent on building a business that would give him the creative freedom he wanted, Paul joined forces with his brother, Donald, and formed the Visual Image Inc. franchise company in 1994. The private company has more than 17 locations throughout the United States and is based in Maryville, Tennessee.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a The Visual Image franchise?

Total Investment: $37,300-$37,500
Initial Franchise Fee: $23,500
Royalty Fee: 0
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 3 years
Renewal Fee: $2K

How to contact The Visual Image

Franchise History

When did the first The Visual Image open? 1984
When did The Visual Image start franchising? 1994

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	21	0	0	1
2004	19	0	0	2
2003	17	0	0	3
2002	17	0	0	3
2001	17	0	0	3

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	Yes	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	Yes	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Franchise can be run from home.

20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

People skills; sales skills

• Photography & Video Franchise Opportunities
• Pet Photography Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $25K to $50K

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