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Clix Franchise

Portrait photography & imaging services

At CLIX, we picture you in business for yourself, but not by yourself.

If you’re looking for a company and a franchise business opportunity that is fun, friendly, hip and now, you owe it to yourself to check out CLIX.
CLIX is the innovative franchise opportunity in the exciting world of digital portrait photography and imaging.

A CLIX franchise will present you the opportunity to work with children, families,
and the community at large creating
portraits for a lifetime? in no time?.

CLIX is the picture perfect opportunity for you to live the American Dream with a business that’s both personally and professionally rewarding.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Clix Franchises?

Total Cost: $36,235-$381,040
Total Franchise Fees: $29,500
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 6%
Ongoing Advertising Fees: Not Available
Term of Agreement: 15 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: Half of current fran. fee

Contact Information for Clix

Clix
736 Johnson Ferry Rd.,
Suite C-100
Marietta, GA
30068

Phone Number: 678-213-2549
Fax Number: (678) 298-7078

Franchise Homepage:

Clix In the Press

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Historical Expansion

In what year did Clix begin operations? 1999
When did Clix begin selling franchises? 2005

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2005 1 0 0 0
2004 Not Available Not Available Not Available 0
2003 Not Available Not Available Not Available 0
2002 Not Available Not Available Not Available 0
2001 Not Available Not Available Not Available 0

Franchise Financing Information

Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee No Yes
Initial Start-up Capital No Yes
Plant, Property, and Equipment No Yes
Inventory No Yes
Accounts Receivable No Yes
Payroll No Yes

Training & Support

Training
When we say you need no previous photography experience to become a successful CLIX franchisee, we mean it. Our franchisee training program covers everything you will need to know to run your business successfully. Your initial training begins with a week of intensive classroom and hands-on training at our training and support center. We'll teach you everything from operations and execution to the technical aspects of your on-location events business. During week two, your training will focus on real-world training in studio operations, boutique-style photography, studio software systems, and portrait studio sales, plus marketing and advertising. During week three and on-location week four, we will add a customized emphasis as necessary for each franchisee.
Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising support

Franchise Operation Restrictions

Franchise business owners required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 4

Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees. (100% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:
  • General business experience
  • Jason Rager's Inside Information

    Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
    What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
    Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
    Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
    Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
    Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
    Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes
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