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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
CFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
46
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
46
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
46
100%
In 26 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
46
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Florida
5
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$
Cash Investment:
$135.3-298.3K
Total Investment:
$136-326K
Average Total Investment:
$231K
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):
1,800-2,500
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:
Yes
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:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
