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

The Visual Image Inc.
100 E. Bockman Way
Sparta, TN
38583

Toll Free: (800)344-0323
Fax: (931)836-6279

Website: Visit Website

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 N/A

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

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