MotoPhoto vs BirdsiVideo Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
MotoPhoto Franchise
BirdsiVideo Franchise
Investment $225,000 - $250,000$55,325 - $94,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$45,000
Royalty Fee 6%8%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19812014
Year Franchised 19822016
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1.75K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
MotoPhoto Franchise
BirdsiVideo Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Interpersonal skills
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    MotoPhoto Franchise
    BirdsiVideo Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment Yes/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    MotoPhoto Franchise
    BirdsiVideo Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 5-10 hours Classroom Training: 15-30 hours Additional Training: Location varies
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    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)

    		Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 5

    Expansion Plans
     
    MotoPhoto Franchise
    BirdsiVideo Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    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 BirdsiVideo

    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.

    Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee