John Casablancas Modeling & Career Centers vs HR First Contact Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of John Casablancas Modeling & Career Centers vs HR First Contact including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
John Casablancas Modeling & Career Centers Franchise
HR First Contact Franchise
Investment $138,845 - $343,567$89,100 - $206,400
Franchise Fee $40,000 - $50,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 7%6%
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 19792001
Year Franchised 19792002
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
John Casablancas Modeling & Career Centers Franchise
HR First Contact Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Sales experience
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    Financing Options

     
    John Casablancas Modeling & Career Centers Franchise
    HR First Contact Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    John Casablancas Modeling & Career Centers Franchise
    HR First Contact Franchise
    Training Ongoing field visits-
    Support Internet-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, National media-
    Operations 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 7

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    John Casablancas Modeling & Career Centers Franchise
    HR First Contact Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About John Casablancas Modeling & Career Centers

    John Casablancas pursued careers in stock brokerage, real estate and architecture before founding the Elite Agency, a model management company, in Paris in 1971. He founded the John Casablancas Modeling & Career Centers in 1979 and began franchising the same year. With centers around the world, the schools teach professional modeling, personal image development, TV commercial acting, runway techniques, makeup artistry, skin and hair care, exercise and nutrition. The parent company is Model Merchandising Int'l.

    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee


    About HR First Contact

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING