Lil' Angels Photography vs My Very Own Adventure! Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Lil' Angels Photography Franchise
My Very Own Adventure! Franchise
Investment $41,263 - $45,780$7,495 - $19,995
Franchise Fee $29,500N/A
Royalty Fee Varies$2.00/DVD
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1996-
Year Franchised 1998-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Lil' Angels Photography Franchise
My Very Own Adventure! Franchise
Experience
  • Sales experience preferred
    		• General business experience. Computer, video, and photography experience is helpful.

    Financing Options
     
    Lil' Angels Photography Franchise
    My Very Own Adventure! Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Lil' Angels Photography Franchise
    My Very Own Adventure! Franchise
    Training Six-day training session, including: *Books and samples necessary to get started *Hotel (room only) and lunches *Two days of follow-up training in the field -
    Support Meetings Setup Manual Operations Manual Online support via e-mail, website FAQ Phone support Newsletter Marketing materials (at cost)
    Marketing --
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    9% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% 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
     
    Lil' Angels Photography Franchise
    My Very Own Adventure! Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Lil' Angels Photography

    Since 1996, Lil' Angels has been bringing professional studio equipment and techniques into day-care centers for 'dress up' photos. Since franchising began in 1998, the company has grown to include more than 30 franchised locations.
    Rated repeatedly by Entrepreneur magazine as one of the World’s top 500 franchises, Lil’ Angels Photography is a network of home-based franchise owners specializing in children and family portraiture. Taking its state-of-the-art set-up on site to preschools, child care centers, and other special venues, each franchise provides professional studio quality portraits at affordable prices. In addition, Lil’ Angels Franchise Owners offer new and innovative products designed to appeal to karate, gymnastic, cheerleader, dance, youth sports, and other children organizations.
     
    Veteran Incentives:  15% off franchise fee and equipment package

    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.