#499
At a Glance
Products & Services: Modeling & acting school & talent agency
Number of Locations: 36
Total Investment: $136.85K - 341.37K
Founded: 1979
Began Franchising: 1979
Private Owned
About John Casablancas Modeling & Career Centers
John Casablancas founded the Elite Model Group in 1971 and the John Casablancas Modeling & Career Centers in 1979. With locations around the world, the centers teach professional modeling, personal image development, TV commercial acting, runway techniques, makeup artistry, skin and hair care, exercise and nutrition. The parent company is Image Marketing Enterprises LLC.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 29 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 29 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 29 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 33 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $136,845 - $341,367
Franchise Fee: $40,000 - $50,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $40,000 - $50,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $200,000 - $300,000
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).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters. At existing center
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media,
Other marketing support: TV, radio, internet
Franchise Ranking History
Franchise 500®: #499 (2012),
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