Service Offered

MotoPhoto is North America 's largest franchise chain of photo imaging retail stores. MotoPhoto stores provide their customers expert imaging services and photography supplies starting with quick on-site photo processing for digital and conventional cameras. In addition, the MotoPhoto stores feature a wide range from cameras and accessories to film, memory cards, frames, albums, passport photos and an array of other photographic supplies. Serving the exploding digital photographic industry, MotoPhoto is on the leading edge and offers the latest in customer friendly technology to enhance its customers' enjoyment of their memories. Our customer friendly, exclusive Picturewire™ digital printing services help bring new customers to the stores.

The newly introduced digital portrait studio (DPS) in select MotoPhoto stores, offers the ultimate customer enjoyable and interactive portrait experience, and positions MotoPhoto uniquely in the market.

Unique positioning of MotoPhoto in the Market

MotoPhoto has taken full advantage of the changes to the business brought about by the digital revolution. By understanding the market and consumer preferences, MotoPhoto has developed its systems to uniquely position its chain to capture its unfair share of this growing market. This has resulted in appreciable growth opportunities. Many of the other photo businesses in the market have not adapted themselves to the new realities that the digital revolution has brought about, which created a unique growth and expansion opportunity for MotoPhoto .

What our franchisees have to say

Jeff Bayly
As the newest member to the MotoPhoto family, I have the most to learn about the Photo finishing/retail business. Thankfully the team from headquarters have always been available and willing to assist in any of my questions and needs. From the first day, their assistance has always been much more than expected. They really care about my business and the success of the individual franchisees. Currently, MotoPhoto is assisting me in all facets of the marketing of my digital portrait studio. We feel this is a large growth area in the business. I also find that the MotoPhoto team is open to changes and allows innovation among its franchisees. After being in a research and development environment for years, I find this very important to my satisfaction as an independent business owner. I am looking forward to a prosperous and happy future with MotoPhoto.

Al Masri
What a great way to spend my business days! Each and every customer who visits my store is looking for assistance in sharing a happy event in their life with their families and friends. From the birth of a beloved child, to a university/college graduation or a grandparent's special birthday celebration - it's all about happiness. My days are filled with occasions to help my customers record and pass on their happiness. To think that at the same time I'm expanding my successful business is an added bonus. MotoPhoto is a great business to be in. It's "Fun to Run!"

Richard & Isabelle Zolkower
It's nice to be at the front of the pack! One of the reasons MotoPhoto is a success is its continuing drive to find new ways to help us "grow our business". Local advertising, strong purchase power and a great variety of products and services are part of our resources. Even more important are the new products and services we're introducing in Canada . We're very excited about our new Picturewire? promotion for digital camera users. We can now provide our digital camera customers with beautiful permanent prints they can order from the comfort of their homes. They can then decide whether to pick them up at our store or have them delivered directly to their homes or their friends. This new service is already bringing results and showing us how our sales can grow as we talk about Picturewire?.

Cost of set up

• A minimum personal investment of CAN$95,000 and up

• In addition to your personal investment, you'll want to arrange bank financing and, in some cases, equipment leasing. MotoPhoto will assist you in preparing your own business plan and presenting it to a bank.
• MotoPhoto will assist you in:
• Site selection
• Store set-up
• Construction
• Lease negotiation
• Personnel hiring
• Local store marketing
• Equipment sourcing

Support and training provided

Once your site is confirmed, costs established and financing arranged, you'll be enrolled in the MotoPhoto training program. This will involve classroom plus corporate store operational experience. When you open, we'll also help you in your store. In addition you will be offered ongoing training and seminars to keep you up to date on market trends and system offerings.

Fun to Run franchise

Each customer who comes into your store does so for his or her pleasure and enjoyment. You'll be helping them relive all sorts of personal and/or family events and cherished memories.

Customers are hungry to capture special events, moments and scenes in their lives. Whether it's a new baby or a grandparent's birthday, it's a happy time and pictures remind them of the happy events.

Unlike getting a car repaired or going to the dentist, a MotoPhoto visit is a happy one. You'll love the smiles and happiness on customer faces as you help them remember and share happy scenes or events with their friends and/or families. You will also be helping your corporate and commercial customers who'll call on you for help as they grow their businesses.

As North America 's largest chain of franchised photo imaging stores, you not only get MotoPhoto's recognition but also our purchasing power and support.

Essential skills and attributes required

• Positive attitude
• Enjoyment of people
• Strong work ethics
• Commitment to customer satisfaction
• Photographic experience not required
• Communication skill
• Team player

Accreditations