Franchisee Satisfaction Report

Company
Year Founded: 1983
Franchising Since: 1984
Total Franchisees: 175
Total Locations: 241

The Sports Section, Inc. was founded in 1983 as an on-site youth and sports photography company. The company opened its first franchise in 1984 and is currently franchised across 45 states as well as Canada, Australia and New Zealand. With over 225 franchise units in the network family, TSS Photography photographs over 1.5 million children every year.

In 2000, The Sports Section, Inc.TSS Photography expanded into the special event/action photography market and, in 2003, added a new school division called . Currently, TSS Photography is the "Picture Day" photographer for schools throughout the United States, New Zealand and Australia.

In 2005, the company changed its name from The Sports Section to TSS Photography. The TSS Photography brand now encompasses sports and school photography, as well as photography for corporations, church groups and other community organizations.

TSS has increased its scope through alliances with national organizations and athletic leagues, among them the YMCA, National Recreation and Park Associations, Police Athletic League and Babe Ruth Leagues, Inc. We have also been actively involved with various charities, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

TSS Photography also introduced a new school art program in 2005 called "Young Masters" where parents can have TSS transfer their children's drawings onto mugs, mouse pads, sweatshirts, tote bags and other memorabilia/gift items.

Here are just a few of the advantages TSS Photography can provide:

• No Royalties
• Low Overhead
• Proven Business Model
• Over 250 Original and Innovative Products
• Marketing Growth Fund and Sales Tools
• Comprehensive Training Program
• National Alliances and Relationships
• Quick and Reliable Turnaround Time
• Advisory Pannels to Represent Franchisees

If you love photography, enjoy working with kids, or have an interest in sports, now you can enjoy a picture perfect future as a franchise owner with TSS Photography.

Financial Requirements
Startup Investment: $38,750 - $74,150
Cash Requirement: $22,900+
Net Worth Requirement: $100,000

Commonly asked questions and answers about this franchise opportunity.

Do I need Photography or Sales Experience?
TSS offers training programs that address all phases of our business. It is not necessary to have photography or sales experience. We offer in-field one-on-one training, as well as corporate classroom training.

Is TSS well known in the Industry?
TSS is the Nation's Leader in Youth and Sports Photography. With franchises throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada, we lead the industry in product offering and development. We are the approved photographer for several of the countries biggest organizations, photographing over a million children each year.

Does TSS provide me with Marketing Materials?
You will have access to an array of professionally designed materials created to help you sign and market leagues. A state-of-the-art website, sales brochures, and presentation materials, flyers, posters, and sample products are just some of the marketing materials available to you.

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TSS Photography Franchises Focusses in on Youth and Youth Sports

"Wish we had bought sooner! TSS Photography is an outstanding opportunity. If you are not afraid of hard work with excellent payoff...this is a great company to be part of...and the future is looking amazing with the new programs coming into place."

"When we looked into buying this franchise I could not believe how much support we rcvd I did not think it could stay that good BUT I was wrong they continue to give outstanding customer service everyday!"

"We are everyone else’s competition, because our products and service are second to none."