COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS
Complete Weddings + Events offers franchises for mobile entertainment services, including disc jockey services, videography, wedding and event coordination, photo booth, photography, and lighting for weddings, company parties, bar/bat mitzvahs, anniversaries, and dances. The franchisor provides training and technical support to franchisees operating under the COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS brand and system. Their target market includes individuals and organizations planning private parties and events requiring professional entertainment services.
Franchise Costs
8% royalty + 2% ad fund + $233/wk (technology support $83, computer maintenance $50, national sales $100) + $300/yr venue website (approx. $1,000/mo total fixed)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 63 franchised COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS businesses that were in operation during the full 2024 calendar year.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue for 63 franchised units using (21 units * $659,355.08 + 21 units * $267,951.64 + 21 units * $133,825.84) / 63 total units. This calculation yields $353,710.85, which matches the provided Systemwide Average Gross Receipts. Median Gross Receipts and top/bottom third average revenues were directly extracted from Table No. 2, 'Gross Receipts of Franchised Businesses For Calendar Year 2024'. No expense or profit margin data was provided to estimate net profit/income or EBITDA.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS Compares
Key Insights
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS Current | $71K – $82K | $50K | 8.0% | 78 |
| 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
+21 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS franchisees (2018 – 2022)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
77 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 COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS franchise ranges from $70,800 to $81,900. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
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