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John Casablancas Modeling & Career Centers
Our franchised schools and in-house modeling agencies provide cutting-edge professional modeling, personal image development and TV/Film acting programs and workshops. Created by John Casablancas, founder of Elite Model Management.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1979
Franchising Since:
1979
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
34
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
34
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
29
85.3%
In 26 States
Canada:
1
2.9%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
4
11.8%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
34
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Florida
4
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$
Cash Investment:
$136.8-341.4K
Total Investment:
$136.8-341.4K
Average Total Investment:
$239K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$50K
Average Franchise Fee:
$50K
On-Going Royalty:
7%
Average Royalty:
7%
Advertising Fee:
3%
Average Number of Employees:
4 Full-time, 6-8 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
1,800-3,500
Preferred Sites:
Strip Center, Regional Mall
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
No
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
No
Size of Corporate Staff:
8
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
No
Marketing Materials:
Brochures, Promotional Items
Additional Services:
Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:
National Advertising Board, Prospective Student's Inquiries Distribution Via In-House Fulfillment, John Casablancas National Website, John Casablancas Testimonials Website, Brochures, Postcards & Posters, Launch Promotions Franchise Meetings, Proven Lead Development System, Comprehensive digital Media Strategy (Facebook, Twitter, Google Analytics, Google Ad Words, SEO, UEO), Use of Proprietary Lead Management System and Student Administration System
