TSS Photography
2150 Boggs Rd., # 200
Duluth, GA 30096
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(800) 705-8380
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(678) 740-0861
- (678) 740-0808 (Fax)
TSS Photography has been the leader in youth, sports & school photography since 1983. We specialize in team picture days, sports photography, school photography, special events and tournament photos. It has been said that when you do what you love, you'll never have to work another day in your life. And our franchise owners love what they do. They especially love controlling their own destiny, the flexibility of scheduling their own time, and calling their own shots. Please visit www.tssphotography.com for more information.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1983
Franchising Since: 1984
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
220 |
99.5% |
| Company-Owned Units |
1 |
0.5% |
| Total Operating Units |
221 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
207 |
96.7% |
In 42 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
7 |
3.3% |
In 2 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
214 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Texas |
17 |
| California |
16 |
| Florida |
15 |
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, Alberta
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
35 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
N/A |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
N/A |
| Financial Assistance |
No |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
No |
| National Advertising |
Yes |
| Regional Advertising |
Yes |
| Local Advertising |
Yes |
| Marketing Materials |
Brochures, Direct Mailers, Emails, Site Signs, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
|
| Additional Services: |
In-House Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
|
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
Included |
| Central Purchasing |
Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
N/A |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Yes, at additional cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| Sales & Marketing - Franchisee's Territory |
24 Hours |
| Photography (Infield) - Franchisee's Territory |
16 Hours |
| Initial Photography - Franchisee's Territory |
8 Hours |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
N/A |
| Cash Investment |
$9,075-22,545 |
| Total Investment |
$30.5-75.15K |
| Average Total Investment |
$53K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$11.1-39.05K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$24K |
| On-Going Royalty |
0 |
| Average Royalty |
0% |
| Advertising Fee |
60-175/month |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
1-2 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
1-2 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
100
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Home-Based
|
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
3 |
| General Business Experience |
3 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
1 |
| Formal Education |
1 |
| Psychological Profile |
3 |
| Personal Interviews |
4 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
10 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Not Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 0 years
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
20 |
| USA |
Yes, All United States |
| Canada |
No |
| Overseas |
No |
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