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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Clix vs EagleShotz 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 | $34,950 |
Franchise Fee | $29,500 | $34,950 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1999 | 2006 |
Year Franchised | 2005 | 2007 |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | 5 years |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | 5 years |
Renewal Fee | Half of current fran. fee | $1500 |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/Yes | -/- |
Payroll | 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. | At franchisee's location: 24 hours |
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) | * Franchise can be run from home * 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit * Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 * Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
We provide our customers with instant memories by offering the highest quality photos that are printed, matted, and specialized on-site using the state-of-the-art digital equipment.
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