The Sports Section vs BirdsiVideo Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Sports Section vs BirdsiVideo including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Sports Section Franchise
BirdsiVideo Franchise
Investment $20,400 - $74,275$55,325 - $94,000
Franchise Fee $7,500$45,000
Royalty Fee $50/mo.8%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19832014
Year Franchised 19842016
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Sports Section Franchise
BirdsiVideo Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Sales experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    The Sports Section Franchise
    BirdsiVideo Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/Yes-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment Yes/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    The Sports Section Franchise
    BirdsiVideo Franchise
    Training Your success is our success and we want you to ramp up fast and have immediate success. For this reason TSS offers a series of in-field training combined with classroom and online training sessions to make sure you have all you need to ensure a fast ramp up and early success. In-Field Sales Training (4-5 Days) A TSS Business Trainer travels to your location for 4-5 days to help set up your business by:
  • Identifying Sales Opportunities
  • Assisting With Sales Calls
  • Setting Up Your Office
  • Analyzing Your Market and Local Competition
  • Locate Key Sources of Decision Makers
  • Installation and Training of TSS Proprietary Order Entry and Business Management Software In-Field Photo Training (1-2 days) One of our certified, professional photographers will give instruction in the following areas:
  • Use of Lenses
  • Film and Camera Settings
  • Lighting and Shading Techniques
  • Posing Methods
  • Use of Photography Equipment
  • Picture Day Procedures
  • Troubleshooting Techniques
  • Staff Hiring and Development Photo Ops Training (2 days) TSS University is designed to help you make the most of RUNNING your Photography Franchise.
  • Advanced Sales and Marketing Techniques
  • Lab Tour and Order Processing Session
  • Indoor/ Outdoor Photography Training
  • Picture Day Follow Up Process
  • Customer Service Forum
  • Business Development
  • Digital Asset Utilization
  • Unique Chance To Meet Fellow Franchisees and HQ Staff On-The-Job Training: 76 hours Classroom Training: 44 hours Additional Training: as needed
    		• On-The-Job Training: 5-10 hours Classroom Training: 15-30 hours Additional Training: Location varies
    Support Our veteran support staff knows what works and what doesn't work. They're dedicated to your success and readily available to you any time you need them. Our in-house marketing and design staff has created the most impressive array of marketing brochures, samples, presentation portfolios, and collateral materials in the industry. Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 35% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 5

    Expansion Plans
     
    The Sports Section Franchise
    BirdsiVideo Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About The Sports Section

    The Sports Section was founded in 1983 by R. Daniel Burgner and Carl Hansson. It began franchising in 1984 with the formation of its parent company, B&H Products Inc. The Sports Section, which has locations in the United States and Canada, is based in Duluth, Georgia. If you love photography, enjoy working with kids, or have an interest in sports, now you can enjoy a picture perfect future as a franchise owner with TSS Photography. It has been said that when you do what you love, you'll never have to work another day in your life. And our franchise owners love what they do. They especially love controlling their own destiny, the flexibility of scheduling their own time, and calling their own shots.

    Veteran Incentives  10-20% off franchise fee

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    About BirdsiVideo

    The commercial drone services industry is estimated to grow to $8.4 billion in 2025.
    With a proven business model and franchises popping up all over the country, BIRDSiVIDEO offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to utilize the first business of its kind to be offered to the public.
    We have one of two national nighttime flying waivers in the country. We offer extensive start-up training in all aspects. We boast a diverse team of professionals with various skillsets to further evolve the industry.
    And we want you on our team.

    Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee