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INTER-STATE STUDIO
Inter-State Studio Franchise, LLC offers franchises for photography businesses providing school pictures, undergraduate portraits, sports and event portraits, yearbooks, packages, and related products and services. Franchisees, operating primarily from home offices or converting existing studios, enter service agreements with schools, sports teams, and community organizations to capture photos and sell products to families and the organizations. The business model includes initial franchise fees and ongoing royalties, targeting markets in the U.S. with seasonal demand in fall and spring.
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Franchise Costs
3-7% tiered management fee + 3% marketing fee + $100/mo technology fee (up to $500)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 19 Inter-State Studios franchised businesses open and operating as of December 31, 2025, and had experienced at least one full fall/winter school picture season.
* Calculated average_gross_revenue: Mean of 'Gross Revenue' column = $600,474.55. Calculated median_gross_revenue: Median of 'Gross Revenue' column = $500,649.79. Calculated revenue_top_quartile: Mean of the top 5 'Gross Revenue' values = $1,336,356.71. Calculated revenue_bottom_quartile: Mean of the bottom 5 'Gross Revenue' values = $116,185.16. Calculated average_gross_profit: Assumed as 'Gross Revenue' - 'Lab Fees' based on definition of 'Lab Fees' as costs for printing pictures. Average = $410,411.17. Best guess profit range: best_guess_profit_high is set to the average estimated gross profit. best_guess_profit_low is estimated by deducting an additional 40% from the average estimated gross profit to account for other operating expenses not covered by 'Lab Fees', as suggested by the FDD's statement to "conduct an independent investigation of the costs and expenses you will incur in operating your Business.".
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $600,475
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In the niche world of school photography, Inter-State Studio stands out with its home-based model that taps into predictable seasonal demand from back-to-school and spring events. Franchisees secure contracts with schools and teams, blending creative service with steady product sales. Item 19 financial disclosures paint a picture of solid performance, but is this low-barrier entry hiding unexpected scalability challenges—or untapped potential in underserved markets?
Item 7 details the initial investment range of $25,600-$53,950, with a $15,000 franchise fee, making it accessible for entrepreneurs converting existing studios or starting from home offices. Average gross revenue hits $600,475 across units, with a median of $500,650, and estimated profits spanning $246,247-$410,411—impressive for a system franchising since 2020 with only 19 franchise locations alongside 24 corporate ones. Royalties are 7%, plus a 3% brand/ad fund, tiered 3-7% management fee, 3% marketing, and $100/month tech fee up to $500, keeping ongoing costs manageable amid +6% growth from 18 to 19 locations in 2025 and just 1 projected new unit.
This modest expansion signals a maturing brand prioritizing quality over rapid scaling, ideal for operators valuing work-life balance in a seasonal business. Low termination rates and steady corporate support bolster system health, but buyers must scrutinize contract renewal trends and regional school budget dependencies in Item 20. For a $30K average startup yielding half-million-dollar medians, it screams value if you thrive in B2C photography sales.
Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How INTER-STATE STUDIO Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 88% of Business Services franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
INTER-STATE STUDIO Current | $26K – $54K | $15K | 7.0% | 19 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| RE/MAX | $37K – $337K | $35K | 1.0% | 2,994 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
Business Services Average 198 franchises | $121K – $289K | $47K | 10.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 198 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+3 more states
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19 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a INTER-STATE STUDIO franchise ranges from $25,600 to $53,950. This includes a franchise fee of $15,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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