MotoPhoto vs My Very Own Adventure! Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of MotoPhoto vs My Very Own Adventure! including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
MotoPhoto Franchise
My Very Own Adventure! Franchise
Investment $225,000 - $250,000$7,495 - $19,995
Franchise Fee $35,000N/A
Royalty Fee 6%$2.00/DVD
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1981-
Year Franchised 1982-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1.75K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
MotoPhoto Franchise
My Very Own Adventure! Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Interpersonal skills
    		• General business experience. Computer, video, and photography experience is helpful.

    Financing Options
     
    MotoPhoto Franchise
    My Very Own Adventure! 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
    My Very Own Adventure! Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations Setup Manual Operations Manual Online support via e-mail, website FAQ Phone support Newsletter Marketing materials (at cost)
    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)

    		Business model can be run from home, only if being used to schedule on-location events. Licensee can own more than one unit. System can be operated by one person.

    Expansion Plans
     
    MotoPhoto Franchise
    My Very Own Adventure! Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    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 My Very Own Adventure!

    Complete Turnkey Personalized Video Studio "My Very Own Adventure!" is a unique green screen video product that lets people of all ages star in their own cartoon or video. By using our patent-pending green screen technology, we're able to superimpose your full body into the video of your choice. Your customers can experience movie magic and star in their own video by acting out scenes on the green screen stage. Anyone can drive a race car, beat up ninjas, fight off a hoard of zombies, escape from a spooky manor, or even play hockey. We currently offer 15 great Adventures to choose from, both live action and cartoon animation for all ages! In only five minutes, customers can get their own personalized take-home DVD.