CLIX

2496 West Ridge Road
Rochester, NY 14626
  • (888) 246-2549 / (605) 422-1139
  • (770) 234-4288 (Fax)

CLIX is an innovative, Award-Winning franchise opportunity in the exciting world of digital portrait photography and imaging. We were the pioneer in the digital revolution and have been providing an all-digital, instant delivery product to customers since 1999! CLIX provides franchisees multiple and interconnected and expanding revenue streams through a storefront location, an On-Location Event Photography business, or both!

Franchisor Background

Year Established: 1999

Franchising Since: 2005

Operating Units

Franchised Units 29 96.7%
Company-Owned Units 1 3.3%
Total Operating Units 30 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 30 100.0% In 15 States
Canada 0 0.0% In 0 Provinces
International 0 0.0% In 0 Foreign Countries
Total 30 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
New York 6
California 4
Virginia 3

Registered in the following Registration States

California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia

Back to Top

Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member Yes
CFA Member No
Franchisee Association? No
Size of Corporate Staff 14
Site Selection
Assistance
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance Yes
Financial Assistance Yes, Indirect

Marketing Support

Co-Op Advertising Yes
National Advertising No
Regional Advertising Yes
Local Advertising Yes
Marketing Materials Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/Rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services: Grand Opening, In-House Marketing, Marketing Research, Online Extranet, Sales Strategies

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing N/A
Central Purchasing N/A
Field Operation Evaluation Included
Field Training Included
Initial Store Opening Included
Inventory Control N/A
Franchisee Newsletter Included
Regional or National Meetings Yes, at additional cost
800 Telephone Hotline Included

Training

Franchisee Location Upon Opening 1 Week
Rochester, NY 3 Weeks
Back to Top

Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth $75K
Cash Investment $36.2K-381K
Total Investment $36.2K-381K
Average Total Investment $209K

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $21-29.5K
Average Franchise Fee $25K
On-Going Royalty 6%
Average Royalty 6%
Advertising Fee 2%

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees 1-2
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 2-3
Space Needs (in square feet) 1,300-1,600
Preferred Site Types Strip Center, Home-Based
Encourages Conversions Yes
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Back to Top

Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 5
General Business Experience 4
Specific Industry Experience 1
Formal Education 1
Psychological Profile 3
Personal Interviews 5
Back to Top

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 10
Term of Renewal Period 10
Passive Ownership? Not Allowed
Area Development
Agreements?
Yes, for 1 year
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
Back to Top

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 24
USA Yes, All United States
Canada No
Overseas No
Back to Top

Request Information for CLIX

Back to Top