MotoPhoto vs Candid Color Systems Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of MotoPhoto vs Candid Color Systems including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
MotoPhoto Franchise
Candid Color Systems Franchise
Investment $225,000 - $250,000$233,420 - $282,450
Franchise Fee $35,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 6%7%
Advertising Fee -$601
Year Founded 19811988
Year Franchised 19821992
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1.75K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
MotoPhoto Franchise
Candid Color Systems Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Interpersonal skills
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    Financing Options
     
    MotoPhoto Franchise
    Candid Color Systems Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment Yes/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    MotoPhoto Franchise
    Candid Color Systems Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    MotoPhoto Franchise
    Candid Color Systems Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About MotoPhoto

    What started out as a simple Ohio camera shop in 1946 has turned into a nationwide network of franchised photo processing and portrait studios. Robert Adler's original store has evolved into a chain of stores that provide on-site processing, photo accessories and merchandise, and digital technology, including digital printing, writing images to CDs, providing customers with Internet uploads and maintaining imaging-hosting sites on the Web.
    Management of the franchisor, MotoPhoto Franchise Corporation, has over 75 years of experience in the imaging industry and in franchising. The system of franchised MotoPhoto ® stores has grown from 20 stores in 1982 to over 215 today. With experienced franchisor management to call upon and a group of entrepreneurial franchisees to work with, you’ll have plenty of resources to help you.
    • Is a recognized industry leader
    • Is the dominant franchise in a $15.6 Billion industry
    • Provides protected operating territories



    About Candid Color Systems

    Celebrate your unique beauty and style with a portrait photography session that puts you center stage.

    Candid Color Systems® designs a photography experience that brings out the best in you. Our personalized consultant works with you to craft a photo session so you get exactly what you always imagined:

    You. Being fabulous.

    Let Candid Color Systems handle the details so you can relax and enjoy the experience. Your personal stylist will work with you to provide the most flattering hairstyle and make-up to suit your personality and your style. You can choose any look, whether that’s the glam of a movie star, the attitude of a pin-up model, or simply you being the best version of yourself.

    Our sessions combine contemporary, fashionable portrait photography, flattering poses, and styles in a comfortable, fun environment. After your pampering session with your personal stylist, our photographer creates a world for you to come out and play in. You are the center of attention. Then our photographer will guide the fashion shoot around your comfort level and make sure you look amazing frame after frame.

    Whether you are booking family portraits with the kids, senior pictures or a personal fashion shoot, boudoir or pin-up session, Candid Color Systems will bring out your best.