Business Description

GLAMOUR SHOTS is more than you ever pictured. We are the industry leader in high-fashion photography. We provide pre-opening assistance, comprehensive training, operational training and systems and regional field consultants, as well as solid, on-going support. Come join the leader!

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1988

Franchising Since:  1992

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	110	98.2%
Company-Owned Units:	2	1.8%
Total Operating Units:	112	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 109 97.3% In 42 States Canada: 2 1.8% In 1 Canadian Provinces International: 1 0.9% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 112 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	14
2. Florida	21
3. Texas	25

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$200K
Cash Investment:	$15K
Total Investment:	$150K
Average Total Investment:	$150K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$15K
Average Franchise Fee:	$15K
On-Going Royalty:	0%
Average Royalty:	0%
Advertising Fee:	$357/Mo.

Average Number of Employees: , 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 800-1,200

Preferred Sites: Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	1
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	2
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	N/A
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. National Training Center	1 Week
2. Training Store	4 Weeks
3. Your Location	As Needed
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 25 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Glamour Shots.