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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Images 4 Kids vs I.N.V.U. Portraits including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Investment | $29,800 - And Up | $30,000 - $66,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $19,500 - $31,500 | N/A |
| Royalty Fee | 0 | - |
| Advertising Fee | - | - |
| Year Founded | 1983 | - |
| Year Franchised | 2004 | - |
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
| Renewal 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/No | -/- |
| Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
| Equipment | No/No | -/- |
| Inventory | No/No | -/- |
| Receivables | No/No | -/- |
| Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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| Training | - | - |
| Support | Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures | - |
| Marketing | - | - |
| Operations |
Franchise can be run from home. 0.05% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 2
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | - | - |
| Canada Expansion | No | - |
| International Expansion | Yes | - |