The Investment

Spoiled Rotten Photography is redefining the school photography experience for business owners, schools, and parents alike

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Costs

Our mobile studios are designed to fit into any SUV or small pickup, making us one of the lowest-cost franchises available.

Type of ExpenditureAmountMethod of PaymentWhen DueTo Whom Payment is to be made
Initial Franchise Fee1$39,000 Lump SumAt time of execution of Franchise AgreementFranchisor
Travel and Living Expenses while Training2$2,000 - $5,400As IncurredDuring TrainingVendor
Equipment3$6,000 - $8,000Lump SumAt time of execution of Franchise AgreementVendor
Computer Accessories4$0 - $6,000Lump SumAt time of execution of Franchise AgreementVendor
Software5$240 - $2,040As IncurredAt time of execution of Franchise AgreementVendor
QuickBooks Online first year subscription6$420Lump SumPrior to TrainingFranchisor
Logo'ed apparel7$50 - $250As IncurredPrior to TrainingVendor
Vehicle8$0 - $60,000As IncurredBefore OpeningVendor
Professional Fees9$500 - $5,000As IncurredAs IncurredAttorney/Accountants
Initial Insurance10$400 - $700As IncurredBefore OpeningAgent/Company of your choice
Misc. opening costs11$100 - $750As IncurredBefore OpeningSuppliers, government departments, etc.
Initial marketing materials purchase12$1,000 - $1,800Lump SumBefore OpeningVendor
Grand opening marketing13$1,000 - $1,500Lump sumBefore OpeningVendor
Official first school photo shoot assistance14$0 - $2,750Lump sumBefore OpeningFranchisor
Technology Fee - first 3 months15$375 - $750Lump SumAfter OpeningFranchisor
First-year social media advertising16$3,600Lump SumAt time of execution of Franchise AgreementFranchisor
Supplemental professional development/business coaching17$6,000 - $12,000Lump SumMust contract within 10 days of signingVendor
Additional Funds - 3 months18$900 - $1,500As IncurredAs IncurredGifts shops, Vendors, Utility providers
Total$61,960 – $153,210

Sales

Results

Our Franchise Owners Are Making Money

The financial results that follow are based on the actual 2025 performance of 22 Spoiled Rotten Photography franchise locations, representing 35 franchised territories, that operated for the full year from January 1 through December 31, 2025.  At the end of 2025, our system included 37 franchised units and 3 company-owned units. To give you the most consistent year-over-year picture, we’ve included only locations that were operating for the entire 2025 fiscal year. This means 2 franchised units that opened during 2025 and 3 company-owned units are not included in these results. Our Huntsville, Alabama company-owned location also serves as our company headquarters. Because of its unique role within the franchise system, its results are not included in the averages, medians, or performance groupings shown on the following pages.
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2025 Gross Sales

Some outlets have earned this amount. Your individual results may differ.

There is no assurance that you'll earn or sell as much.

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A rising Tide

Raises All Boats

According to Verified Market Reports, the children’s portrait industry is expected to grow 4-5% annually through 2030, more than double the economy. Spoiled Rotten Photography franchisees have been growing at more than 10% per year, more than double the projected industry growth rate, and four times the economy's growth rate.

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