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| MotoPhoto 4444 Lake Center Dr. Dayton, OH 45426-3868 |
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Business Description
MOTOPHOTO is a crisp, up-scale, "clicks and mortar" specialty retailer in the exploding digital photography and digital portrait studio marketplaces. Consumers and Prosumers experience the MOTOPHOTO difference through precisely blending the versatility of digital products and services with the convenience of in-store, kiosk, or on-line interactions. Nearly a quarter century of franchising experience translates to superior franchisee training and exceptional ongoing business support.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1981
Franchising Since: 1982
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Virginia
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 3 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200-1,400
Preferred Sites: Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
MOTOPHOTO is a crisp, up-scale, "clicks and mortar" specialty retailer in the exploding digital photography and digital portrait studio marketplaces. Consumers and Prosumers experience the MOTOPHOTO difference through precisely blending the versatility of digital products and services with the convenience of in-store, kiosk, or on-line interactions. Nearly a quarter century of franchising experience translates to superior franchisee training and exceptional ongoing business support.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1981
Franchising Since: 1982
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 147 | 98% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 3 | 2% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 150 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. New Jersey | 24 |
| 2. Oklahoma | 9 |
| 3. Virginia | 12 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Virginia
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $250K |
| Cash Investment: | $40-60K |
| Total Investment: | $225-275K |
| Average Total Investment: | $250K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $35K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $35K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 6% |
| Average Royalty: | 6% |
| Advertising Fee: | 0.5% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200-1,400
Preferred Sites: Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 4 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 4 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 1 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 2 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 4 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 4 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | No | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | No | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 9 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Indirect | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| 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: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Franchisee's Store | 1 Week | ||||||||
| 2. Regional Training Center | 3-5 Days | ||||||||
| 3. Dayton, OH | 9 Days | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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