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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Clix vs BirdsiVideo including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $36,235 - $264,300 | $55,325 - $94,000 |
Franchise Fee | $29,500 | $45,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 8% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | 1999 | 2014 |
Year Franchised | 2005 | 2016 |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | - |
Renewal Fee | Half of current fran. 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 | -/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/Yes |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/Yes |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/Yes | -/- |
Payroll | No/Yes | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | When we say you need no previous photography experience to become a successful CLIX franchisee, we mean it. Our franchisee training program covers everything you will need to know to run your business successfully. Your initial training begins with a week of intensive classroom and hands-on training at our training and support center. We'll teach you everything from operations and execution to the technical aspects of your on-location events business. During week two, your training will focus on real-world training in studio operations, boutique-style photography, studio software systems, and portrait studio sales, plus marketing and advertising. During week three and on-location week four, we will add a customized emphasis as necessary for each franchisee. | On-The-Job Training: 5-10 hours Classroom Training: 15-30 hours Additional Training: Location varies |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Franchisee Intranet Platform |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing |
Operations |
Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 4
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 5 |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
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.