Complete Weddings + Events is a wedding and event planning franchise that provides photography, videography, DJ services, photo booths, lighting, and event coordination.
The brand was founded in 1974 and began franchising in 1983. It was originally established in Dallas, Texas, and is now headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Today, the company has expanded to over 110 locations across the United States and Canada.
Complete Weddings + Events sets itself apart with its all-in-one service model. Clients can book multiple services through one vendor, saving time and simplifying event planning. With nearly 50 years of experience and over 300,000 events completed, the brand has a strong reputation in the $72 billion wedding industry.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Complete Weddings + Events offers a structured training program to equip franchisees with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate their business effectively. The training programs include:
Complete Weddings + Events offers franchisees a designated Protected Area, which is defined and granted upon signing the Franchise Agreement.
The size of this territory generally encompasses a population of at least 200,000 people, and while the franchisee complies with the agreement, the franchisor agrees not to authorize another Complete Weddings + Events business within that same area.
However, this exclusivity is conditional upon the franchisee meeting annual performance standards, including minimum gross receipts. Despite this initial protection, the franchisor does not grant an exclusive territory overall.
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