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At a Glance
Products & Services: Mobile DJ entertainment service
Number of Locations: 180
Total Investment: $30.35K - 48.65K
Founded: 1974
Began Franchising: 1983
Private Owned
About Complete Music Inc.
Bands used to be the only option for wedding entertainment. That began changing in the mid-1970s, about the time Gerald Maas founded Complete Music in Omaha, Nebraska. From his first performance at his sister's wedding reception, Maas has seen his company expand into a nationwide operation.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 173 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 168 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 164 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 161 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $30,350 - $48,650
Franchise Fee: $18,000 - $35,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $18,000 - $35,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $50,000
Liquid Cash Available: $10,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 40% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 50. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 9 days. At franchisee's location: 4 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Franchise Ranking History
America's Top Global: #174 (2012),