The Visual Image vs HOME VIDEO STUDIO Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Visual Image vs HOME VIDEO STUDIO including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Visual Image Franchise
HOME VIDEO STUDIO Franchise
Investment $37,300 - $37,500$85,000
Franchise Fee $23,500N/A
Royalty Fee 0-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19841991
Year Franchised 19941999
Term Of Agreement 3 years-
Term Of Agreement 3 years-
Renewal Fee $2K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Visual Image Franchise
HOME VIDEO STUDIO Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • People skills; sales skills
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    Financing Options
     
    The Visual Image Franchise
    HOME VIDEO STUDIO Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment Yes/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    The Visual Image Franchise
    HOME VIDEO STUDIO Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    The Visual Image Franchise
    HOME VIDEO STUDIO Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About The Visual Image

    Paul Holman founded Visual Image in 1984 after leaving his job as a photographer with a small portrait company. Intent on building a business that would give him the creative freedom he wanted, Paul joined forces with his brother, Donald, and formed the Visual Image Inc. franchise company in 1994. The private company has more than 17 locations throughout the United States and is based in Maryville, Tennessee.

    About HOME VIDEO STUDIO

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    HOME VIDEO STUDIO™ is the largest video production services company in North America.
    Long ago we recognized a strong need for video production services for consumers, organizations, and businesses.
    We are the market leader and the marketplace is huge.
    If you like computers, technology, movies, film, pictures, Hollywood, TV, cameras, videos, etc. then Home Video Studio may be the perfect business for you.
    You don't have to be a techie, a video junkie, a sales person or any of that. You only have to have a strong desire to own your own business, learn our system and to work hard. We invite you to take a good look at Home Video Studio.

    If you think it could work for you, then give us a call.

    Opportunity js available in US, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Western Europe.
    Exclusive territories are available.