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MotoPhoto Franchise

Photo developing and portraits

What started out as a simple Ohio camera shop in 1946 has turned into a nationwide network of franchised photo processing and portrait studios.

Robert Adler's original store has evolved into a chain of stores that provide on-site processing, photo accessories and merchandise, and digital technology, including digital printing, writing images to CDs, providing customers with Internet uploads and maintaining imaging-hosting sites on the Web.

Please Note: The operators of MotoPhoto, may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official MotoPhoto website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a MotoPhoto franchise?

Total Investment: $225,000-$250,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $35,000
Royalty Fee: 6%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: $1.75K

How to contact MotoPhoto

MotoPhoto
4444 Lake Center Dr.
Dayton, OH
45426-3868

Toll Free: (800)733-6686
Fax: (937)854-0140

Website: Visit Website

MotoPhoto News

Moto Launches New Franchise Concept
Earlier this month, Trotwood-based Moto Franchise Corp. opened a prototype store called Portrait Avenue inside the Miami Valley Centre Mall in Piqua. The 1,200-square-foot digital portrait studio is the culmination of a $1 million research and development study and is the first of what Moto Fran... more

Moto Franchise Corporation Names New Vice President Of Franchise Sales & Business Development
MOTO Franchise Corporation (MFC), franchisor of MotoPhoto® digital minilabs and portrait studios, is pleased to announce that Joseph O'Hara will be joining the company as Vice President of Franchise Sales & Business Development. O'Hara, who has over 15 years experience in the franchi... more

Moto Franchise Corporation Announces New Hires
MOTO Franchise Corporation (MFC), franchisor of MotoPhoto® digital minilabs and portrait studios, is pleased to announce three new additions to its corporate team. Joining the company as Director of Financial Services is Seth A. Morgan, CPA, MBA. Seth is serving MFC and its franchisees b... more

Motophoto® Earns Qualified Digital Processing Center Approval
MOTO Franchise Corporation, the industry's dominant photo and imaging franchisor, has announced that all MotoPhoto® stores have earned approval as Qualified Digital Processing Centers (QDPC) from the Photo Marketing Association International (PMA). The approval means that all MotoPhoto f... more

Linda Kramer Named Chief Operating Officer
The Board of Directors of MOTO Franchise Corporation (MFC) is pleased to announce that Linda Kramer has been named its Chief Operating Officer. She will assume the title and responsibilities of Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Harry Loyle, President and CEO, describes Linda as &#... more

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Franchise History

When did the first MotoPhoto open? 1981
When did MotoPhoto start franchising? 1982

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate
2005 160 28 0 2
2004 191 32 0 2
2003 218 32 0 2
2002 249 34 0 26
2001 279 36 0 39

Expansion Plans

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin,

International:

Financing Options

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

Third Party Financing Source(s): ORIX USA Corporation

Training & Support

Support
Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • This franchise opportunity has been viewed 2756 times.

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    COMPANY INFORMATION
    MotoPhoto

    MotoPhoto
    4444 Lake Center Dr.
    Dayton, OH
    45426-3868

    Toll Free: (800)733-6686
    Fax: (937)854-0140

    Website: Visit Website

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