The Sports Section Franchise
Youth and youth sports photography
ABC INC
ABC-CO - NASDAQ
+0.25 (+0.20%)
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How much does it cost to open a The Sports Section Franchise ?
The investment required to open a The Sports Section Franchise is between $20,400 - $74,275 . There is an initial franchise fee of $7,500 which grants you the license to run a business under the The Sports Section name.
Individual Franchise Costs
- Initial Investment:
$20,400 - - Initial Franchise Fee:
$7,500 - Royalty Fee:
$50/mo. - Term of Agreement:
10 years - Renewal Fee:
$1K
| Expense | In-House | Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | Yes | Yes |
| Startup Costs | No | Yes |
| Equipment | Yes | Yes |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Training
Your success is our success and we want you to ramp up fast and have immediate success. For this reason TSS offers a series of in-field training combined with classroom and online training sessions to make sure you have all you need to ensure a fast ramp up and early success.
In-Field Sales Training (4-5 Days) A TSS Business Trainer travels to your location for 4-5 days to help set up your business by:
Identifying Sales Opportunities
Assisting With Sales Calls
Setting Up Your Office
Analyzing Your Market and Local Competition
Locate Key Sources of Decision Makers
Installation and Training of TSS Proprietary Order Entry and Business Management Software
In-Field Photo Training (1-2 days) One of our certified, professional photographers will give instruction in the following areas:
Use of Lenses
Film and Camera Settings
Lighting and Shading Techniques
Posing Methods
Use of Photography Equipment
Picture Day Procedures
Troubleshooting Techniques
Staff Hiring and Development
Photo Ops Training (2 days) TSS University is designed to help you make the most of RUNNING your Photography Franchise.
Advanced Sales and Marketing Techniques
Lab Tour and Order Processing Session
Indoor/ Outdoor Photography Training
Picture Day Follow Up Process
Customer Service Forum
Business Development
Digital Asset Utilization
Unique Chance To Meet Fellow Franchisees and HQ Staff
On-The-Job Training: 76 hours
Classroom Training: 44 hours
Additional Training: as needed
Support
Our veteran support staff knows what works and what doesn't work. They're dedicated to your success and readily available to you any time you need them. Our in-house marketing and design staff has created the most impressive array of marketing brochures, samples, presentation portfolios, and collateral materials in the industry.
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings/Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security/Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social media
SEO
Website development
Email marketing
Loyalty program/app
The Sports Section Growth History
When did the first The Sports Section open? 1983When did The Sports Section start Franchising ? 1984
Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
How much money you could make as a The Sports Section Franchise owner depends on a wide variety of factors. As a business owner, your primary goals are to strive for high sales while keeping your oper_ating costs as low as possible while still maintaining quality products and service. The monthly oper_ating costs that you will incur as a The Sports Section Franchise owner may include royalty fees, rent or mortgage, staffing, products, supplies, utilities, administrative costs and other things. Although your monthly oper_ating costs may vary from month to month, your start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover the majority of your initial oper_ating equipment, signage, and renovations.
Latest News
Tss Photography Changes Hands, Focuses On Aggressive National Expansion
2006-10-01
One Of Tss Photography's Original Founders Moves On; President, Ceo Become Official Co-owners Of Rapidly Growing National Youth School & Sports Photography Franchise
2006-09-15
Tss Photography Names Winners Of ‘franchise Giveaway' Contest For Military Veterans
2006-07-18
Deadline Extended To June 9 For Tss Photography ‘franchise Giveaway' Contest
2006-06-02
Tss Photography Holds 'franchise Giveaway’ Contest For Military Veterans
2006-01-11
Youth Photography Franchise Changes Name To Tss Photography, 'focuses’ On Multiple New Revenue Streams In School Arena
2005-11-07
entrepreneur ranking
2005-01-10
The Sports Section And Photoreflect.com Team Up On The Internet; Express Digital Expands Its Internet Strategy
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