About Us
The Grins 2 Go® franchise is designed as a
disruptive business model to bring the best of service and
technology to meet the needs of the customer in the photography
space.
You're ready to be in business for yourself. You
see the vast market potential in the world of portrait photography.
So do we! Grins 2 Go is is an innovative franchise so unique and
exciting that it may be the picture perfect opportunity you've been
waiting for. We're proud to named on the "30 Hottest Franchises for
2006".
The Two
Concepts
Grins 2 Go® Studio: They Come To
You
Your customer sees the Grins 2 Go® Studio as an upscale,
eclectic, customer friendly place that combines a portrait studio,
framing gallery, viewing lounge, and retail selling area complete
with an APM (automated photo machine).
The Studio is equipped with state-of-the-art
digital photography and printing equipment, production tools,
management tools, and the one-of-a-kind proprietary Grins 2
Go® Network.
Our products and services: portraiture, custom framing and digital
photo prints.
Grins 2 Go® On Location: You Go To
Them
To the customer, you’re there to capture all the
excitement of their corporate functions, private parties, youth
sports events, portraits, and more. You can even print their photos
on the spot. Talk about an ingenious concept!
For you, there’s a fully outfitted On
Location trailer or van that lets you set up anytime, anywhere.
Lights and cameras, a complete computer and production set-up, all
wrapped in custom cases for easy set-up and breakdown -
you’ve got it all to shoot, print and sell on
location.
The niche is corporate events, private parties,
sports functions, fundraising events, directories for churches and
other organizations, and anyone who loves parties!
On Location products and services: Event
photography, organized portraits, and location portraits. Indoors
or out.
Getting
started
If you've got the drive for a Grins 2 Go®
franchise, then we’ve got the rest. To get you started we
provide launch marketing, design criteria, site-selection
assistance, training, support and, most of all, leadership with
franchising expertise.
Training and Support
Although it does help to be technically inclined,
have a creative side and an eye for style. Our Portrait Styles
Manual, Operations Manual, and comprehensive training will teach
you how to prep your set and your customers; how to use your camera
and your lighting; and, of course, maximize post production and
printing options. It will also guide you in running and managing
your business.
We know that our success is linked to your
success. Our mission of becoming a #1 company defines our
commitment in providing the highest level of support to our
franchisees. Some of our support includes:
- Ongoing research and development of the Grins 2
Go® system
- Ensuring the Grins 2 Go® Network continues
to deliver smart and efficient business processes
- Creative marketing solutions
- Continued development of our Grins®
Photography Styles
- Ongoing training, seminars, and
conferences
- Financial and operational analysis of your
business
- Unlimited consultation to help you build the
Grins 2 Go® business in your market.
Marketing
Our marketing plan operates on three levels -
local, regional/co-op and national. The goal is simple: bring
customers in, have them spread the word, and keep them coming
back.
The Marketing support
includes:
- Annual Marketing calendar with promotions and
events
- Three system-wide Perks Programs: Go
Grins®, Grins 2 Grow® and Grins I Know®
- Grins2Go website
- Toll free nationwide number
- Artwork for direct mail, e-mail blasts,
advertising
- Collateral for in Studio and On
Location
Financial
Cash Investment: Studio: $65K - $87.5K / On
Location: $30K - $35K
Total Investment: Studio: $217,922- $291,475 / On Location: $99,601
- $115,633 / Regional Licensee: $73,000 - $93,500 +
Minimum Net Worth: $225K - $300K / On Location:
$150K / Regional Licensee: $500K to $1M
Franchise Fee: Studio: $25K / On Location: $17.5K / Regional
Licensee: Minimum $50K
FINANCE
AVAILABLE
We often include opportunities that are above your selected amount
of capital as up to 70% borrowings are usually available from banks
for those considering investing in a franchise opportunity.
