BLUE NOSE AERIAL IMAGING
Blue Nose Franchising, LLC offers franchises for service businesses providing aerial drone photography, videography, image editing, and other related drone services and products under the 'Blue Nose' brand and proprietary system. Franchisees operate using standardized procedures, equipment, training, and marketing programs developed by the franchisor. The target market includes individuals and businesses in a developing, moderately competitive market with some seasonal aspects.
Franchise Costs
4% royalty + 2% ad fund + $295/mo technology fee + $40/mo required software fees
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 39 franchised outlets which were open as of December 31, 2024, and operated continuously for at least six months during calendar year 2024.
* Average gross revenue calculated as a weighted average of the average gross sales for the Top Third ($36,443.52), Middle Third ($3,378.32), and Bottom Third ($306.73) segments for 2024. Each segment represents 13 of the 39 franchised outlets, resulting in an overall average of ($36,443.52 + $3,378.32 + $306.73) / 3 = $13,376.19. Revenue top quartile is taken as the average of the Top Third segment. Revenue bottom quartile is taken as the average of the Bottom Third segment. Median gross revenue is taken as the median of the Middle Third segment.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How BLUE NOSE AERIAL IMAGING Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 96% of Business Services franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BLUE NOSE AERIAL IMAGING Current | $10K – $80K | $10K | 4.0% | 39 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K – $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+10 more states
Franchisee Contacts
1 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a BLUE NOSE AERIAL IMAGING franchise ranges from $10,340 to $79,600. This includes a franchise fee of $9,700. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.0% of gross sales.
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