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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Complete Weddings + Events vs The Perfect Wedding Guide including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $33,100 - $92,550 | $35,000 - $50,000 |
Franchise Fee | $18,000 - $42,500 | $25,000 - $35,000 |
Royalty Fee | 8% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | 2% | 1% |
Year Founded | 1974 | 1991 |
Year Franchised | 1983 | 1998 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years +10 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years +10 |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
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/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | On-The-Job Training: 32 hours Classroom Training: 80 hours | 1. Longwood, FL 5 Days 2. Franchise Territory 5 Days |
Support | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform | Central Data Processing: At Additional Cost
Central Purchasing: At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation Field Training: At Additional Cost Inventory Control Franchisee Newsletter: At Additional Cost Regional or National Meetings 800 Telephone Hotline |
Marketing | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing | - |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home. 40% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 50
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. | Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 0 Part-time |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Want to make a great investment?
Since our founding in 1973, Complete Wedding & Event DJ Service has provided disc jockey services to customers across the country. Our experienced DJs work with customers to create lifelong memories. Customers also look to us for professional videography. Our franchisees have access to business training as well as startup and ongoing support. Complete Wedding & Event has been franchising since 1983 and has survived the highs and lows of the economy. People fall in love, get married and still need entertainment for their reception, even in a recession.
This unique opportunity, which can be run from home, is attractive to independent disc jockeys and videographers wanting the support of a proven network. One hundred percent of our franchisees are owner-operator, and over thirty-five percent own more than one unit. Complete Wedding & Event participates in the SBA's Approved Lender Program and helps new franchisees with third-party financing.
Check out our location map to see what franchise opportunities are near you. We look forward to welcoming you as a franchise owner.
THE PERFECT WEDDING GUIDE is a comprehensive buyers' guide to wedding and honeymoon products and services. As the owner of a PERFECT WEDDING GUIDE, you will publish a magazine that thousands of people will read every day. With the guidance of the nation's premier wedding magazine publisher, you will own and manage your own business!