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Franchising in Focus
There are hundreds of franchise opportunities available
across the country for those looking to get out of the rat
race and benefit from the fruits of their own labour...
H
owever, the chance to be a part of a The entire Venture operation is structured
truly innovative, lifestyle oriented and organised to give each franchisee the
organisation is a rarity. To really best possible opportunity of reaching their
enjoy your working life why not try doing full potential, through franchisee support
something a little more creative? and training. And as a brand, Venture is
Today, with more focus on lifestyle many committed to market development through
families are choosing to adorn their homes national communications activity, including
with modern art and family images, and so advertising, website and PR. This has
the portraiture market has never been resulted in increased awareness, with half
stronger. Venture, the UK’s leading portrait of Venture’s target audience already aware
photography franchise, has, put simply, of the brand.
transformed the industry with its
inspirational and personalised images that Getting Started
tell individual stories and is now seeking You don’t need to be a photographer to
individuals to join its growing franchise join the Venture franchise network, just a
network. business head on your shoulders and a
Venture’s 70 studios across the UK, desire to succeed. Purchasing a Venture
Ireland, Hong Kong, Korea and the USA, franchise offers a rare opportunity to
turn over in excess of £55m a year, and as acquire a business that has a proven track
the ground-breaking creator of a unique record, extensive brand recognition and is
style of portrait photography, its franchise the clear market leader in its sector.
business model is hugely successful. Indicative costs are as follows: initial
franchise fee is £20,000; purchase of an
The Story of our Success existing studio from £50,000.The actual
Unlike other photography franchises, price of a business, or cost to open a new
Venture is bold and challenging and studio, will vary according to the location
continually pushes the boundaries of and the specifics.
image and product design to ensure that
every single client’s experience results in Feeling Inspired?
an original piece of personal art. Venture Everyone at Venture truly believes in the
tells ‘stories’ through images which ‘reveal business and what it stands for - premium
the real you’ turning them into icons of self- quality products, unrivalled service levels
expression. and a creative passion that is second to
Before Venture, portrait photography was none.
characterised by stiff, lifeless, posed If you have drive, vision and a passion for
imagery that was largely rejected by creativity, why not become a part of
modern consumers. Having shaken-up Venture’s successful franchise network of
the industry, this distinctive operation is studios today? To find out more about
now pioneering a new generation of Venture franchise opportunities visit
portraiture and building its reputation on
www.thisisventure.co.uk/franchising
an inherent passion for photography.
Franchisees in Focus
Ian Webb has been a Venture studio owner for five months, during this time he has not
only seen success from a financial perspective but has also felt the satisfaction of
running a franchise business which truly can bring joy to people’s lives by providing
them with a unique and personal keepsake.
“When I was researching UK franchise opportunities, I was keen to ensure that the
business model was tried and tested, that there would be support available from Head
Office during the early days, and that there was strong growth potential. Venture
satisfies all of these criteria, and many more. What I have found particularly refreshing
is that the Venture brand represents a unique approach to business and clients, values
and beliefs and this remains one of the key differentiators between Venture and its
competitors.
“As a Studio owner, there is never a dull moment, whether it is planning for the future
of the business, managing resources, meeting clients, organising events or simply
making the sales, seeing a customer go away happy and truly excited about their
finished product is an amazing feeling. Venture is an incredibly professional and well
run franchise business and one that allows its owners to manage the destiny of their
own business, while enjoying their work.”
The onus is on the Studio owner to put the effort in, and it is fair to say that the best
Venture studios receive outstanding returns from their businesses.
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