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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Clix vs Lil' Pals Pet Photography including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $36,235 - $264,300 | $54,000 |
Franchise Fee | $29,500 | $10,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | $200/wk |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1999 | 2004 |
Year Franchised | 2005 | 2005 |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | - |
Renewal Fee | Half of current fran. fee | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | No Experience Required | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Payroll | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | When we say you need no previous photography experience to become a successful CLIX franchisee, we mean it. Our franchisee training program covers everything you will need to know to run your business successfully. Your initial training begins with a week of intensive classroom and hands-on training at our training and support center. We'll teach you everything from operations and execution to the technical aspects of your on-location events business. During week two, your training will focus on real-world training in studio operations, boutique-style photography, studio software systems, and portrait studio sales, plus marketing and advertising. During week three and on-location week four, we will add a customized emphasis as necessary for each franchisee. | Training provided |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 4
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | No |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | No |
Every Pet Lover's Dream Lil' Pals Pet Photography is a home based business aimed at bringing a smile to every pet owner's face when they see their beautiful family member captured in a stunning portrait. Pet photography is our primary business. Meeting our customers' needs for quality portraits, excellent customer service and satisfaction are our primary goals. The company offers a full range of portrait packages and other items through our custom mobile pet photo studio. We capture the personality of every pet and the loving relationship between pet and owner. We offer an array of services, flexible scheduling, and the latest technology to help you make beautiful portraits. We Offer -Mobile pet studio(Trailer or RV Option) Fully equipped and ready to go. -Training in photography, marketing and business -High-quality digital processing through a reputable digital lab. Flexible hours and a low start-up investment Benefits to you -Set your own hours. Choose the days you want to work. -No fixed studio. No rent or long term lease. -No disruption of service or distractions at your local host location. -Pets are much more at ease. Therefore you get better portraits. -Smartly decorated vehicle makes a mobile billboard. -Work with a company dedicated to your success and high customer satisfaction.