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MotoPhoto ®

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the MotoPhoto ® system.

MotoPhoto ®
4444 Lake Center Dr.
Dayton, OH 45426-3868
800#: (800) 733-6686
Tel: (937) 854-6686
Fax: (937) 854-0140
E-mail: franchise@motophoto.com
Web Site: www.motophoto.com
Contact: Mr. Joseph M. O'Hara, Vice President


MOTOPHOTO is a crisp, up-scale, "clicks and mortar" specialty retailer in the exploding digital photography and digital portrait studio marketplaces. Consumers and Prosumers experience the MOTOPHOTO difference through precisely blending the versatility of digital products and services with the convenience of in-store, kiosk, or on-line interactions. Nearly a quarter century of franchising experience translates to superior franchisee training and exceptional ongoing business support.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1981
First Franchise: 1982
Franchise Units: 141
Company-Owned Units: 3
Total Units: 144

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 19 States, 1 Province
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 24 in NJ, 12 in VA, 9 in OK

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 1
>Hispanic: 2
>Asian-American: 25
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 3 FT, 3 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,200-1,400 SF; SC (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $40-60K
Total Investment: $225-275K
Average Total Investment: $250K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K

Fees
>Franchise: $35K
>Average Franchise Fee: $35K
>Royalty: 6%
>Advertising: 0.5%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:No


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 9
On-Going Support: C,D,E,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 9 Days Dayton, OH; 3-5 Days Regional Training Center; 1 Week Franchisee's Store.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: No special programs for minorities, but we do have a special financing program for all franchisees who qualify.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: Florida Only.


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