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John Casablancas Modeling & Career Centers
- Image Marketing Enterprises, LLC
Chesterfield, MO 63005
- (970) 590-9310
- Ms. Charyn Urban, CFE, Director Franchise Development
- [email protected]
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
Operating Units
| Franchised Units | 27 | 100.0% |
|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned Units | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Operating Units | 27 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 27 | 84.4% | In 26 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 3.1% | In 1 Provinces |
| International | 4 | 12.5% | In 1 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 32 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density | Units |
|---|---|
| Florida | 4 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Back to TopSupport and Training
General Information
| IFA Member | Yes |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | No |
| Franchisee Association? | 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 |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | N/A |
|---|---|
| Central Purchasing | N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation | Included |
| Field Training | Included |
| Initial Store Opening | Included |
| Inventory Control | N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter | Included |
| Regional or National Meetings | Yes, at additional cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline | N/A |
Training
| Chesterfield, MO or another location | 2-3 Weeks |
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth | N/A |
|---|---|
| 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% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | 6-8 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | 1,800-3,500 |
| Preferred Site Types | N/A |
| Other Site Types Allowed | Professional Office Space |
| Encourages Conversions | Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | Yes |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 5 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 5 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 4 |
| Formal Education | 4 |
| Psychological Profile | 5 |
| Personal Interviews | 5 |
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract | 10 |
|---|---|
| Term of Renewal Period | 10 |
| Passive Ownership? | Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? |
Yes, for 0 years |
| Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
Yes |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | 2 |
|---|---|
| USA | Yes, All United States |
| Canada | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas | Yes, Far East, Europe, Latin America |
