The Visual Image Inc.
At a Glance
Products & Services: Preschool & pet photography
Number of Locations:
Total Investment: $42K
Founded: 1984
Began Franchising: 1994
Private Owned
About The Visual Image Inc.
Paul Holman founded Visual Image in 1984 after leaving his job as a photographer with a small portrait company. Intent on building a business that would give him the creative freedom he wanted, Paul joined forces with his brother, Donald, and formed the Visual Image Inc. franchise company in 1994. The private company has more than 17 locations throughout the United States and is based in Maryville, Tennessee.Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $42,000
Franchise Fee: $23,500
Term of Franchise Agreement: 3 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $23,500
Term of Franchise Agreement: 3 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $50,000
Liquid Cash Available: $35,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% 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: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1 week.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Website