John Casablancas Modeling & Career Centers

Modeling and acting school, talent agency
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Initial investment
$139K - $344K
Units as of 2015
27 Decrease

Company Overview

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.

About John Casablancas Modeling & Career Centers

Industry Services (Other)
Related Categories Miscellaneous Services, Tutoring
Founded 1979
Parent Company Image Marketing Enterprises LLC
Leadership James Gans, CEO
Corporate Address 648 Trade Center Blvd.
Chesterfield, MO 63005
Social Facebook, Twitter

Business Overview

Franchising Since 1979 (45 years)
# of employees at HQ 7
# of Units 27 (as of 2015)

Information for Franchisees

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Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Information Circle
$40,000 - $50,000
Initial Investment Information Circle
$138,845 - $343,567
Cash Requirement Information Circle
$150,000 - $200,000
Veteran Incentives Information Circle
10% off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Information Circle
7%
Ad Royalty Fee Information Circle
3%
Term of Agreement Information Circle
10 years
Is franchise term renewable? Yes
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Training & Support Offered

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Ongoing Support
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Grand Opening
Online Support
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed? No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Information Circle
No
Can this franchise be run part time? Information Circle
No
# of employees required to run 4-7
Are exclusive territories available? Information Circle
Yes
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Updated: December 12th, 2022