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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 | ||
| 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 | 
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 Business Experience Requirements | ||
| Experience | - | |
| Financing Options | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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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