Last Updated on August 4, 2012 by DeanR
TSS Photography Franchise Information
TSS Photography is a franchise for a business providing photography to events. It was founded in 1983 and started franchising in 1984. It was founded by Carl Hansson and Dan Burgner.
They started out as The Sports Section, Inc. It was a photography company that covers youth and sports on-site. They cover about $1,500,000 of children every year. They expanded in 2000 and created a division of a company named TSS Photography that covers “Picture Day” in schools.
It was in 2005 that they changed their name to TSS Photography. With this, they expanded even more covering not just sports events and school photography but also church groups, community organizations, and corporations. They created affiliations with athletic leagues and national organizations such as National Recreation, YMCA, Police Athletic League, Park Associations, Miracle League, USA Football, and Babe Ruth Leagues, Inc. They also do their share for the community by being involved in organizations like the Make-A-Wish Foundation. They now have 210 locations in the United States, seven in other countries like New Zealand and Australia, and one location that is company owned.
What services and products do they offer at TSS Photography?
For sports, they have done Picture Days for baseball, soccer, softball, football, lacrosse, swimming, basketball, hockey, dance, martial arts, rugby, gymnastics, wrestling, cheering, and track and field. They provide their services on-site and keep everyone’s safety a must. All their staff wears an official ID badges. They also have the Certified Safe program that they implement with their staff which means that each employee goes through an extensive background check.
The same is applied to School Picture Days. On these days, you will be provided with your own TSS ID which ensures that the safety, privacy, and anonymity of your child is kept safe. Only you or someone you invite would be able to see it in their network. You can use the unique number on your TSS ID to access it online. Other products are available where you can place your favourite pictures such as posters, greeting cards, photo balls, memory mates, magazines, trading cards, ESPN, team mates, plaques, magnets, mugs and bottles, mouse pads, stickers, blankets, sweatshirts, bag tags, buttons, calendars, t-shirts, collectors, clip boards, event tickets, wall pictures, key chains, totes, aprons, postcards, puzzles, coasters, pennants, memo board, and notepad holder.
Cost and requirements on running a TSS Photography franchise
You need a total liquid asset of at least $16,400 to $51,000. Expect to be investing about $30,000 to $76,000. The cost of TSS Photography franchise fee is $18,700 to $39,700. This is for a renewable 10 year term agreement. This franchise can be run from home. You will need about two to four employees to run one location. They allow multi-unit ownership. They do not allow absentee ownership.
What is included in the franchise package?
There will be three days training at the headquarters and five days at your location. You will be receiving newsletters, a toll free phone number, and assistance at the grand opening. You will also be given access to the internet. Expect to be attending meetings and receiving occasional field evaluations. For marketing support, there will be ad slicks, co-op advertising, and regional advertising.
TSS Photography Contact Details
You may reach them at:
Address: 2150 Boggs RD, Suite 200 Duluth, GA 30096
Phone: (800) 321-9127 or (678) 740-0800